Woven Polymer Networks via the Topological Transformation of a [2]Catenane

• Published in: Journal of the American Chemical Society Vol. 142; no. 33; pp. 14343 - 14349
• Main Authors: Li, Guangfeng, Wang, Lei, Wu, Liang, Guo, Zhewen, Zhao, Jun, Liu, Yuhang, Bai, Ruixue, Yan, Xuzhou
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: American Chemical Society 19.08.2020
• Subjects: catenanes; polymerization; polymers; thermal stability; topology; zinc

Weaving technology has been widely used to manufacture macroscopic fabrics to meet the artistic and practical needs of humanity for thousands of years. However, the fabrication of molecular fabrics with fascinating topologies and unique mechanical properties represents a significant challenge. Herei...