A modular and efficient synthetic platform for the construction of supramolecular mono-telechelic polymers. (December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Liu, Jiaxiong; Huang, Fang; Liu, Yiliu
• Is Part Of: Giant. Volume 12(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-12
• Subjects: Supramolecular polymers -- Telechelic polymers -- Macromolecular synthesis -- Ring-opening metathesis polymerization -- Post-polymerization modification; Macromolecules -- Periodicals; Nanostructured materials -- Periodicals; Smart materials -- Periodicals; Biomimetic materials -- Periodicals; Nanostructures; Smart Materials; Biomimetic Materials; Macromolecular Substances; Biomimetic materials; Macromolecules; Nanostructured materials; Smart materials; Electronic journals; Periodical; Periodicals; 547.7
• DOI: 10.1016/j.giant.2022.100128
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2666-5425

Abstract

Abstract: Supramolecular telechelic polymers are intriguing macromolecular systems for the construction of complex supramolecular systems and responsive soft materials. In this work, we report a practical synthetic approach to preparing supramolecular mono-telechelic polymers with high efficiency and modularity. With a combination of in situ catalyst functionalization, ring-opening metathesis polymerization, and post-polymerization modification, a series of supramolecular mono-telechelic polymers with different supramolecular end-groups and sidechains are synthesized. Several selected examples are then discussed in detail to demonstrate their potential in constructing hierarchical supramolecular architectures, adaptive materials, and supramolecular biomaterials. It is highly anticipated that the synthetic approach reported here will provide rapid and controlled access to complex supramolecular polymeric systems with tailored functions. Graphical abstract: Image, graphical abstract .