Supramolecular gels–a panorama of low-molecular-weight gelators from ancient origins to next-generation technologies

DK Smith - Soft Matter, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Supramolecular gels, self-assembled from low-molecular-weight gelators (LMWGs), have a
long history and a bright future. This review provides an overview of these materials, from …

Dynamic crosslinked silicones and their composites: a review

J Ye, H Jin, Z Zu, B Yu, H Xiang, M Zhang - Engineered Science, 2023 - espublisher.com
The introduction of diverse dynamic bonds into the polysiloxane crosslinked networks can
form dynamic crosslinked silicones and their composites, which not only maintain the good …

Ultra-deep reservoirs gel fracturing fluid with stepwise reinforcement network from supramolecular force to chemical crosslinking

Y Wu, X Yan, Y Huang, M Zhao, L Zhang, C Dai - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Hydraulic fracturing stimulation is a crucial treatment for the development of deep/ultra-deep
reservoirs. The success of this treatment is highly dependent on the property of the fracturing …

Supramolecular Polymer Additives as Repairable Reinforcements for Dynamic Covalent Networks

JJB van der Tol, S Hafeez, APG Bänziger… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Employing rigid (in) organic materials as reinforcement for dynamic covalent networks
(DCNs) is an effective approach to develop high‐performance materials. Yet, recycling of …

Controlling the processability and stability of supramolecular polymers using the interplay of intra-and intermolecular interactions

JJB van der Tol, G Vantomme, ARA Palmans… - …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Polymer networks crosslinked via non-covalent interactions afford interesting materials for a
wide range of applications due to their self-healing capability, recyclability, and tunable …

Thermally and Base-Triggered “Debond-on-Demand” Chain-Extended Polyurethane Adhesives

MJ Hyder, J Godleman, AM Chippindale… - …, 2025 - ACS Publications
A series of novel chain-extended polyurethanes (CEPUs) featuring degradable sulfonyl
ethyl urethane chain-extenders that permit degradation under base-triggered conditions to …

Catalyst-free crosslinked sustainable functional silicones by supramolecular interactions

BI Ciubotaru, M Dascalu, MF Zaltariov… - Reactive and Functional …, 2022 - Elsevier
Supramolecular full silicone networks are built on the basis of siloxane polymers with low
content of amino (6.4 or 9.8 mol%), and carboxyl (14.9 mo%) groups. Alternatively, the …

Synthesis and evaluation of a silver nanoparticle/polyurethane composite that exhibits antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2

WT Lam, TS Babra, JHD Smith, MC Bagley, J Spencer… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
In this proof-of-concept study, we aim to produce a polyurethane (PU)-based composite that
can reduce the amount of viable SARS-CoV-2 virus in contact with the surface of the …

Polymeric prodrug by supramolecular polymerization

H Chu, R Sun, J Sheng, X Li, X Li, W Wang… - Reactive and Functional …, 2023 - Elsevier
Cancer has become a major public health problem, and chemotherapy is one of the main
methods for treating cancer. However, traditional anticancer drugs have shortcomings such …

Moduli of Mussel‐Inspired, Metal‐Coordinated Hydrogels Comprising Four‐, Six‐, and Eight‐Arm Polymers

DR Darby, LF Stephens, M Chwatko… - … Chemistry and Physics, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Metal‐coordinated hydrogels can form a percolated network with transient bonds due to
metal ions‐functional group coordination. Each metal ion can link with more than one ligand …