Aqueous Polymer Self-Assembly Based on Cucurbit[n]uril-Mediated Host-Guest Interactions

摘要

In recent years, cucurbit[n]urils (CB[n]) have attracted considerable attentions on account of their unique structure and host-guest binding properties. In this review, recent research progress in the Scherman group, on aqueous polymeric self-assembly via CB[n]-mediated host-guest interactions, is summarized. It covers the research achievements of CB[n]-mediated host-guest complexation on the construction of/application in (1) supramolecular macromolecular engineering and corresponding self-assemblies, (2) supramolecular polymerization, (3) single polymer chain nanoparticles, (4) supramolecular polymer microcapsules, (5) supramolecular polymer hydrogels, (6) colloidal clusters, and (7) surface engineering.