Polyelectrolyte chain conformation matters in macroscopic supramolecular self-assembly

  • Qian Zhang
  • , Cuiling Lin
  • , Chen Chen
  • , Liqun Zhang
  • , Feng Shi
  • , Mengjiao Cheng

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)14114-14117
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Communications
Volume59
Issue number95
DOIs
StatePublished - 31 Oct 2023
Externally publishedYes

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