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Synfacts 2010(5): 0542-0542  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1219693
Synthesis of Materials and Unnatural Products
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Reversible Conversion between Linear and Cross-Linked Supramolecular Polymers

Contributor(s): Timothy M. Swager, Joel Batson
F. Wang, J. Zhang, X. Ding, S. Dong, M. Liu, B. Zheng, S. Li, L. Wu, Y. Yu, H. W. Gibson, F. Huang*
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, East China Normal University, Shanghai, P. R. of China; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, USA
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22 April 2010 (online)

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Significance

A new method for the topological control of macromolecules and their responsiveness to external stimuli is demonstrated. Monomer 2 forms a linear supramolecular polymer upon going from low to high concentration, or high to low temperature.