Visualizing molecular weights differences in supramolecular polymers

Autor: Qingyun Li, Hanwei Zhang, Kai Lou, Yabi Yang, Xiaofan Ji, Jintao Zhu, Jonathan L. Sessler
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 119(9)
ISSN: 1091-6490
Popis: Significance Molecular weight determinations play a vital role in the characterization of supramolecular polymers. They are essential to assessing the degree of polymerization, which in turn can have a significant impact on the properties of the polymer. While numerous characterization methods have been developed to estimate the number-average molecular weight ( M n ) of supramolecular polymers, a simple visual method could provide advantages in terms of ease of use. We have now developed a system wherein differences in the fluorescent signature, including changes in color, allow variations in the M n of an anion-responsive supramolecular polymer [M1·Zn(OTf) 2 ] n to be readily monitored. The present visual differentiation strategy provides a tool that may be used to characterize supramolecular polymers.
Databáze: OpenAIRE