title: Supramolecular polymers generated from heterocomplementary monomers linked through multiple hydrogen-bonding arrays--formation, characterization, and properties.
abstract: Supramolecular polymers are described that are derived from the association of two homoditopic heterocomplementary monomers through sextuple hydrogen-bonding arrays. They form fibers and a variety of different materials depending on the conditions. The strong affinity of the DAD-DAD (D=donor, A=acceptor) hydrogen-bonding sites for double-faced cyanuric acid type wedges drives the supramolecular polymeric assembly in apolar and chlorinated organic solvents. The marked influence of stoichiometry, as well as end-capping and cross-linking agents upon fiber formation is revealed in solution and by electron microscopy (EM). The results further contribute to the development of a supramolecular polymer chemistry that comprises reversible polymers formed through recognition-controlled noncovalent connections between the molecular components. Such materials are, by nature, dynamic and present adaptive character in view of their ability to respond to external stimuli.
authors.affiliation: Laboratoire de Chimie Supramoléculaire, ESA 7006-CNRS, ISIS, Université Louis Pasteur, 4 rue Blaise Pascal, 67000 Strasbourg, France.
authors.forename: Volker
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Berl
authors.forename: Marc
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schmutz
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Krische
authors.forename: Richard G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Khoury
authors.forename: Jean-Marie
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Lehn
mesh_terms: D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D018360:Crystallography, X-Ray; D006860:Hydrogen Bonding; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D008958:Models, Molecular; D011108:Polymers / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry*; D013696:Temperature
chemical_list: D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D011108:Polymers