Direct enhancement of intercomponent interactions in polyrotaxane and its pronounced effects on glass state properties

Strong interactions between the host cyclodextrin and the threading guest polymer were introduced by selective modifications to the polymer of a polybutadine-based polyrotaxane. The changes in the intercomponent interactions influenced the mobility of the threading polymer that was confined in the glassy host framework, resulting in different mechanical properties.

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Selective modifications to the polybutadiene-based polyrotaxane introduced strong interactions between the host cyclodextrin and the threading guest polymer, influencing the mobility of the threading polymer within the glassy host framework and resulting in different mechanical properties.