Thermally-responsive materials have been prepared in a multitude of ways for a wide variety of applications. One aspect not previously exploited is the ability to induce changes in polymer architecture. Diels-Alder (DA) chemistry was incorporated within various polymer matrices to integrate dynamic topology changes. DA functional groups were incorporated via initiators, crosslinkers and an inimer to integrate DA linkages. Upon the application of a thermal stimulus, the retro-DA was induced and topological changes were induced upon the polymer backbone. 

Dynamic topology of thermally-responsive materials via Diels-Alder chemistry

249th National Meeting (2015)

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