Macromolecular Chemistry and PhysicsVolume 225, Issue 15 2470030 Cover PictureFree Access Barrier Properties of Biodegradable Aliphatic–Aromatic Copolyesters (PBXT Series) Lizheng Wang, Lizheng WangSearch for more papers by this authorZhu Tu, Zhu TuSearch for more papers by this authorJiaming Liang, Jiaming LiangSearch for more papers by this authorZhiyong Wei, Zhiyong WeiSearch for more papers by this author Lizheng Wang, Lizheng WangSearch for more papers by this authorZhu Tu, Zhu TuSearch for more papers by this authorJiaming Liang, Jiaming LiangSearch for more papers by this authorZhiyong Wei, Zhiyong WeiSearch for more papers by this author First published: 07 August 2024 https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.202470030AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Graphical Abstract Front Cover: The free volume within materials is crucial for gas adsorption and diffusion. Size and distribution of internal fractional free volume significantly impact barrier performance. This study innovatively combines experiments and theoretical calculations to corroborate that methylene group growth in aliphatic units leads to decreased crystallinity, elevated free volume fraction, enhanced segment mobility, ultimately diminishing barrier properties. More details can be found in article 2400051 by Zhiyong Wei and co-workers. Volume225, Issue15August 20242470030 RelatedInformation