The phrase polymer architectures is often related to the way how atoms are connected within a macromolecular structure, e.g. block copolymers, grafted polymers, networks or dendrimers. With the increasing understanding of supramolecular interactions within or between polymers and the notion that the macroscopic properties of the materials are often dominated by the overall morphology, the issue �How far can we push polymer architecture� is now more related to mastering matter at all mesoscopic length and timescales. Some of the challenges and recent achievements of our laboratories will be demonstrated with examples of controlling supramolecular systems by both intra- and inter-molecular interactions and how cooperativity and multivalency can play a discriminating role.

How far can we push polymer architectures?

245th National Meeting (2013)

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