title: Supramolecular polymer networks: hydrogels and bulk materials.
abstract: Supramolecular polymer networks are materials crosslinked by reversible supramolecular interactions, such as hydrogen bonding or electrostatic interactions. Supramolecular materials show very interesting and useful properties resulting from their dynamic nature, such as self-healing, stimuli-responsiveness and adaptability. Here we will discuss recent progress in polymer-based supramolecular networks for the formation of hydrogels and bulk materials.
authors.affiliation: Supramolecular Chemistry Group, Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 S4, 9000 Ghent, Belgium. Richard.Hoogenboom@ugent.be.
authors.forename: Lenny
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Voorhaar
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hoogenboom