The research of the Supramolecular Chemistry group is inspired by the beauty of natural self-assembly processes. Nature exploits a limited number of building blocks in combination with non-covalent and hydrophobic interactions to build complex functional assemblies, such as proteins and cells. Our research aims to develop well-defined synthetic structures with controlled ordering and/or self-assembly resulting in functional systems. The use of synthetic building blocks allows a higher level of complexity when compared to the limited diversity in Nature. Moreover, the combination of well-defined ‘smart’ polymer structures with supramolecular interactions provides an ideal platform to develop functional systems for, e.g., sensors and diagnostics, drug delivery and responsive hydrogels. The research of the group can be subdivided in three main research directions, namely poly(2-oxazoline)s, responsive polymers and supramolecular materials. In this lecture, I will present recent highlights from our research on functional materials through development of novel polymer chemistry. More specifically, I will present recent work on poly(2-oxazine)s and poly(2-oxazepine)s as well as the use of poly(2-<i>iso</i>-propenyl-2-oxazoline) as platform for responsive polymers and supramolecular hydrogels.

Functional materials based on responsive polymers, poly(2-oxazoline)s and supramolecular interactions

ACS Spring Meeting 2021

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