Single-chain polymer nanoparticles via non-covalent and dynamic covalent bonds

The added value behind reversible bonds is the possibility to develop responsive structurally dynamic materials, which can adapt their constitution and, hence, properties to external stimuli. In recent years, much effort has been devoted to the design and synthesis of single-chain polymer nanopartic...

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Autores: Sánchez-Sánchez, Ana, Pomposo, José A.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión aceptada para publicación
Fecha de publicación:2014
País:España
Institución:Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
Repositorio:DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC
OAI Identifier:oai:digital.csic.es:10261/108723
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/108723
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Supramolecular
Single-chain
Nanoparticles
Synthesis
Self-assembly
Catalysis
Nanomedicine
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Sumario:The added value behind reversible bonds is the possibility to develop responsive structurally dynamic materials, which can adapt their constitution and, hence, properties to external stimuli. In recent years, much effort has been devoted to the design and synthesis of single-chain polymer nanoparticles (SCNPs) that can be reversibly assembled or disassembled in response to external environmental changes or that can adapt even their structure through simple exchange reactions. Here, the evolution of the relatively new field of responsive SCNPs constructed via non-covalent, or supramolecular, interactions, and “dynamic” covalent bonds is described in detail. The main reversible bonds commonly used in supramolecular polymer chemistry and dynamic covalent materials are summarized. A detailed description of the current reported routes to reversible unimolecular polymer nanoparticles is provided. Finally, future prospects of SCNPs constructed via supramolecular interactions and dynamic bonds are detailed.