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Structural water as an essential comonomer in supramolecular polymerization.

ABSTRACT: Although the concept of structural water that is bound inside hydrophobic pockets and helps to stabilize protein structures is well established, water has rarely found a similar role in supramolecular polymers. Water is often used as a solvent for supramolecular polymerization, however without taking the role of a comonomer for the supramolecular polymer structure. We report a low-molecular weight monomer whose supramolecular polymerization is triggered by the incorporation of water. The presence of water molecules as comonomers is essential to the polymerization process. The supramolecular polymeric material exhibits strong adhesion to surfaces, such as glass and paper. It can be used as a water-activated glue, which can be released at higher temperatures and reused many times without losing its performance.

SUBMITTER: Dong S

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5687854 | biostudies-other | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other

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Structural water as an essential comonomer in supramolecular polymerization.

Dong Shengyi S Leng Jing J Feng Yexin Y Liu Ming M Stackhouse Chloe J CJ Schönhals Andreas A Chiappisi Leonardo L Gao Lingyan L Chen Wei W Shang Jie J Jin Lin L Qi Zhenhui Z Schalley Christoph A CA

Science advances 20171115 11

Although the concept of structural water that is bound inside hydrophobic pockets and helps to stabilize protein structures is well established, water has rarely found a similar role in supramolecular polymers. Water is often used as a solvent for supramolecular polymerization, however without taking the role of a comonomer for the supramolecular polymer structure. We report a low-molecular weight monomer whose supramolecular polymerization is triggered by the incorporation of water. The presenc ...[more]

PMID: 29152571

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