Ionic Supramolecular Assemblies

Supramolecular structures assembled via noncovalent interactions have found diverse applications in mechanical, biological, electronic, and manufacturing‐related fields. Ionic interactions represent key noncovalent interactions, which can be used, for example, to create highly ordered, responsive, c...

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Published inIsrael journal of chemistry Vol. 53; no. 8; pp. 498 - 510
Main Authors Lin, Xinrong, Grinstaff, Mark W.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Weinheim WILEY-VCH Verlag 01.08.2013
WILEY‐VCH Verlag
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Subjects
Chemical bonds
ionic interactions
noncovalent interactions
polymers
self-assembly
supramolecular chemistry
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Summary:Supramolecular structures assembled via noncovalent interactions have found diverse applications in mechanical, biological, electronic, and manufacturing‐related fields. Ionic interactions represent key noncovalent interactions, which can be used, for example, to create highly ordered, responsive, conductive, reversible, and/or viscoelastic supramolecular assemblies. The recent advances in the field of ionic supramolecular assemblies, including those prepared from polymers, small molecules, or a combination of the two are reviewed. The versatility and simplicity of constructing ionic supramolecular assemblies are illustrated through several examples. Finally, the outstanding issues and potential opportunities are discussed to stimulate critical discussions and encourage further discovery.
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ArticleID:IJCH201300034
ISSN:0021-2148
1869-5868
DOI:10.1002/ijch.201300034