Abstract
The concepts of molecular recognition present powerful tools for the control of polymer assemblies. In recent years, numerous researchers have coupled supramolecular chemistry with polymer synthesis and engineering, creating a discipline located squarely at the interface of chemistry and polymer science. This review will present an overview of the field of supramolecular polymer science, establishing fundamental differences between main- and sidechain supramolecular polymers and demonstrating the utility of these methodologies in polymer structure control, guest sensing, surface deposition, and in the formation of microscale aggregates.