Issue 1, 2011

Main-chain supramolecular block copolymers

Abstract

Block copolymers are key building blocks for a variety of applications ranging from electronic devices to drug delivery. The material properties of block copolymers can be tuned and potentially improved by introducing noncovalent interactions in place of covalent linkages between polymeric blocks resulting in the formation of supramolecular block copolymers. Such materials combine the microphase separation behavior inherent to block copolymers with the responsiveness of supramolecular materials thereby affording dynamic and reversible materials. This tutorial review covers recent advances in main-chain supramolecular block copolymers and describes the design principles, synthetic approaches, advantages, and potential applications.

Graphical abstract: Main-chain supramolecular block copolymers

Article information

Article type
Tutorial Review
Submitted
11 Aug 2010
First published
15 Nov 2010

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2011,40, 129-137

Main-chain supramolecular block copolymers

S. K. Yang, A. V. Ambade and M. Weck, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2011, 40, 129 DOI: 10.1039/C0CS00073F

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