Synthesis of Single-Chain Sugar Arrays

摘要

Numerous examples of functional objects composed of one or a few linear polymer chains exist in nature. Single-chain technology (SCT) aims to create similar functional systems based on discrete synthetic polymer chains. Various single-chain objects, such as unimolecular micelles and single-chain nanoparticles, have been described. In particular, Meijer and co-workers reported interesting examples of single-chain particles shaped by supramolecular interactions. It was demonstrated that such self-assembled globular objects constructed with 3D morphological control could perform specific tasks, such as catalysis in water. These recent results indicate that the field of SCT is developing rapidly.