Versatile self-assembly of supramolecular block copolymers with ionic cluster junctions†
Abstract
Clusto-supramolecular block copolymers are synthesized by using an anionic cluster [W6O19]2− as an ionic junction to link two cationic terminated polystyrene chains. These polymers exhibit versatile self-assembly behaviours not only dependent on the molecular weight but also adaptive to the concentration and temperature.