Supramolecular polymers

A comprehensive review highlighting recent advances and future grand challenges in supramolecular polymer science. CCS Chemistry (2026)

Squeezable and 2D-stretchy ‘Super-jelly’：Supramolecular polymer networks are endowed with both enhanced compressibility and biaxial stretchability. Sci. Adv. (2026)

Supramolecular topological linking enables polymer networks that are simultaneously stiff and ductile, displaying exceptional stiffness scaling behavior. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. (2026)

Stretchable power source：supramolecular poly (ionic) networks with excellent mechanical properties and conductivity enable the soft multi-layer hydrogel devices for integrated bioelectronic platforms. Sci. Adv. (2024)

Stand-alone bioelectrode: achieving tissue-like mechanical properties within conducting supramolecular networks enables fabrication of metal-free, intrinsically-stretchable bioelectrodes. Adv. Mater. (2023)

Slow means strong: retarding crosslink dissociation kinetics within supramolecular networks enables fabrication of glass-like soft materials with ultra-compressibility. Nat. Mater. (2022)

Find strength in weakness: a macrocyclic host is used to strengthen weak molecular interactions, thus providing a powerful driving force for the fabrication of functional materials. J. Am. Chem. Soc. (2020)

Catalyze polymerization in a supramolecular manner. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. (2018)

Arrest supramolecular polymers in a controlled zone. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. (2017)

Supra-polymerize at the interface. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. (2017)