Prospects in controlling morphology, dynamics and responsiveness of supramolecular polymers.

Rieth, Stephen; Baddeley, Christopher; Badjić, Jovica D · Soft Matter · 2007

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

The programmed assembly of molecules into supramolecular polymers is of great interest for developing stimuli-responsive "smart" materials. Controlling the morphology, dynamics and responsiveness of such materials is essential for future applications. It, however, necessitates fundamental understanding of non-covalent forces that direct the ordering of molecules in complex environments. This paper highlights recent progress in the area and anticipates further directions.