Issue 95, 2023

Polyelectrolyte chain conformation matters in macroscopic supramolecular self-assembly

Abstract

We demonstrate molecular-conformation-dependent macroscopic supramolecular self-assembly (MSA) driven by electrostatic interactions. Evidence from single molecular force spectroscopy reveals that polyelectrolytes modified on MSA component surfaces make MSA possible with a loop conformation, while those with a flat conformation lead to no assembly, which is attributed to distinct molecular mobility. We believe that this finding is also applicable in fundamental phenomena such as surface adsorption and adhesion regarding polymers.

Graphical abstract: Polyelectrolyte chain conformation matters in macroscopic supramolecular self-assembly

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
24 8 2023
Accepted
23 10 2023
First published
31 10 2023

Chem. Commun., 2023,59, 14114-14117

Polyelectrolyte chain conformation matters in macroscopic supramolecular self-assembly

Q. Zhang, C. lin, C. Chen, L. Zhang, F. Shi and M. Cheng, Chem. Commun., 2023, 59, 14114 DOI: 10.1039/D3CC04140A

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