Citation: Zhang Shuai, Qin Bo, Xu Jiangfei, Zhang Xi. Supramolecular Polymerization at Interfaces[J]. Chemistry, ;2020, 83(7): 578-587. shu

Supramolecular Polymerization at Interfaces

Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084

Corresponding author: Xu Jiangfei, xujf@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn
Received Date: 26 February 2020
Accepted Date: 15 March 2020

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The interplay between polymer science and supramolecular chemistry leads to formation of various supramolecular polymers. Supramolecular polymers refer to polymeric arrays whose monomers are connected together through directional noncovalent interactions, resulting in polymeric properties in solution and bulk. So far, most of supramolecular polymers are prepared in homogeneous solutions. However, it remains difficult to controllably prepare supramolecular polymers due to the spontaneous self-assembly process of supramolecular polymerization in solutions. To solve this problem, we can transfer supramolecular polymerization from solutions onto interfaces owing to the unique advantages of interfacial polymerization. For example, supramolecular polymers with higher molecular weights can be obtained through supramolecular interfacial polymerization than that of prepared through solution polymerization. Moreover, two-dimensional supramolecular polymeric membranes fabricated by interfacial polymerization are inherently defect-free, large-area and ordered. In this review, we will highlight recent and important progresses in the area of supramolecular polymers at interfaces, including liquid-liquid, gas-liquid and solid-liquid interfaces. Subsequently, the applications of functional supramolecular polymers prepared by interfacial polymerization are also introduced, such as gas separation, cargo loading and catalysis. Finally, some of the current challenges and opportunities of supramolecular polymers at interfaces are proposed and discussed.
- Interfacial polymerization,
- Supramolecular chemistry,
- Supramolecular polymer,
- Self-assembly
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