Supramolecular Polymers and Materials Formed by Host-Guest Interactions

Supramolecular polymers and materials have been designed and prepared using macromolecular recognition by cyclodextrins as host parts. Polyrotaxanes, tubular polymers, supramolecular machines, artificial polymerases have been obtained by main-chain recognition. Macroscopic-self-assembly, self-healing materials, sol-gel transition, muscle-like materials have been achieved by side-chain recognition. End-group recognition leads to the construction of supramolecular polymers in narrow sense.

Automated summary

Supramolecular polymers and materials are designed and prepared using macromolecular recognition by cyclodextrins as host parts, leading to the creation of various structures such as polyrotaxanes, tubular polymers, supramolecular machines, and artificial polymerases. Different types of recognition, such as main-chain recognition and side-chain recognition, result in unique properties such as macroscopic self-assembly, self-healing, sol-gel transition, and muscle-like materials.