Comparing the Principles of Reversible Covalent Chemistry and Supramolecular Chemistry Points to New Directions in the Development of Polymers

Abstract

Polymers are some of the most widely used materials for human use and have greatly facilitated people's lives. However, with the use of polymer materials, traditional thermoplastic and thermoset materials are unable to meet the more diverse needs, and traditional processing methods are not able to significantly improve the performance of polymer materials. Some researchers have found that by applying the principles of reversible covalent and supramolecular chemistry in dynamic chemistry in the development of polymers, the properties and functions of polymers can be changed from the bottom up. Therefore, this paper analyses the similarities and differences between the principles of reversible covalent chemistry and supramolecular chemistry by collecting applications of reversible covalent chemistry and supramolecular chemistry in the field of polymer synthesis and comparing the two to provide assistance for future developments in the field of polymers.