A novel supramolecular polymer gel constructed by crosslinking pillar[5]arene-based supramolecular polymers through metal–ligand interactions. Issue 98 (15th October 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wang, Pi; Xing, Hao; Xia, Danyu; Ji, Xiaofan
• Is Part Of: Chemical communications. Volume 51:Issue 98(2015)
• Page Start: 17431
• Page End: 17434
• Publication Date: 2015-10-15
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540
• DOI: 10.1039/c5cc07252b
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-7345

Abstract

Abstract : A novel heteroditopic A–B monomer was synthesized and used to construct linear supramolecular polymers utilizing pillar[5]arene-based host–guest interactions. Upon addition of Cu 2+ ions, a supramolecular polymer gel formed through metal–ligand interactions. Abstract : A novel heteroditopic A–B monomer was synthesized and used to construct linear supramolecular polymers utilizing pillar[5]arene-based host–guest interactions. Specifically, upon addition of Cu 2+ ions, the supramolecular polymer chains are crosslinked through metal–ligand interactions, resulting in the formation of a supramolecular polymer gel. Interestingly, this self-organized supramolecular polymer can be used as a novel fluorescent sensor for detecting Cu 2+ ions.