Abstract
Supramolecular polymerization, that is, the self-assembly of polymer-like materials through the utilization of the noncovalent bond, has been a developing area of research over the last decade. In this article, we report the synthesis of nucleobaseterminated (N6-anisoyl-adenine and thymine) low-molecular-weight poly(tetrahydrofuran) macromonomers (-1). The adenine-derived supramolecular telechelic polymer self-assembled in the solid state to yield materials with film- and fiber-forming capabilities. This material was thermally reversible and exhibited a ceiling temperature, above which a drop in viscosity was observed and fibers could no longer be obtained.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3589-3596 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Polymer Science, Part A: Polymer Chemistry |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 22 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 Nov 15 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Macromonomers
- Nucleobase
- Reversible polymers
- Self-assembly
- Supramolecular structures
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Chemistry