Properties and applications of precision oligomer materials; where organic and polymer chemistry join forces

van Genabeek, B., Lamers, B. A.G., Hawker, C. J., Meijer, E.W., Gutekunst, W. R. and Schmidt, B. (2021) Properties and applications of precision oligomer materials; where organic and polymer chemistry join forces. Journal of Polymer Science, 59(5), pp. 373-403. (doi: 10.1002/pol.20200862)

Abstract

Precise oligomeric materials constitute a growing area of research with implications for various applications as well as fundamental studies. Notably, this field of science which can be termed macro‐organic chemistry, draws inspiration from both traditional polymer chemistry and organic synthesis, combining the molecular precision of organic chemistry with the materials properties of macromolecules. Discrete oligomers enable access to unprecedented materials properties, for example, in self‐assembled structures, crystallization, or optical properties. The degree of control over oligomer structures resembles many biological systems and enables the design of materials with tailored properties and the development of fundamental structure–property relationships. This Review highlights recent developments in macro‐organic chemistry from synthetic concepts to materials properties, with a focus on self‐assembly and molecular recognition. Finally, an outlook for future research directions is provided.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: This work is financed by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (Gravity program 024.001.035) (BvG, BAG, EWM). WRG thanks Georgia Institute of Technology for start-up funding. BS thanks the Max-Planck-Society and the University of Glasgow for funding. The U.S. Army Research Office under Cooperative Agreement W911NF-19-2-0026 for the Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies is acknowledged for support (CJH).
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Schmidt, Dr Bernhard
• Authors: van Genabeek, B., Lamers, B. A.G., Hawker, C. J., Meijer, E.W., Gutekunst, W. R., and Schmidt, B.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
• Journal Name: Journal of Polymer Science
• Publisher: Wiley
• ISSN: 2642-4169
• ISSN (Online): 2642-4169
• Published Online: 02 February 2021
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2021 The Authors
• First Published: First published in Journal of Polymer Science 59(5):373-403
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons License