Stimuli-responsive mechanically interlocked polymer wrinkles

Mengling Yang, Shuai Chen, Zhaoming Zhang, Lin Cheng, Jun Zhao, Ruixue Bai, Wenbin Wang, Wenzhe Gao, Wei Yu, Xuesong Jiang () and Xuzhou Yan ()
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Mengling Yang: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shuai Chen: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Zhaoming Zhang: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Lin Cheng: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Jun Zhao: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Ruixue Bai: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Wenbin Wang: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Wenzhe Gao: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Wei Yu: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Xuesong Jiang: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Xuzhou Yan: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Nature Communications, 2024, vol. 15, issue 1, 1-11

Abstract: Abstract Artificial wrinkles, especially those with responsive erasure/regeneration behaviors have gained extensive interest due to their potential in smart applications. However, current wrinkle modulation methods primarily rely on network rearrangement, causing bottlenecks in in situ wrinkle regeneration. Herein, we report a dually cross-linked network wherein [2]rotaxane cross-link can dissipate stress within the wrinkles through its sliding motion without disrupting the network, and quadruple H-bonding cross-link comparatively highlight the advantages of [2]rotaxane modulation. Acid stimulation dissociates quadruple H-bonding and destructs network, swiftly eliminating the wrinkles. However, the regeneration process necessitates network rearrangement, making in situ recovery unfeasible. By contrast, alkaline stimulation disrupts host–guest recognition, and subsequent intramolecular motion of [2]rotaxane dissipate energy to eliminate wrinkles gradually. The always intact network allows for the in situ recovery of surface microstructures. The responsive behaviors of quadruple H-bonding and mechanical bond are orthogonal, and their combination leads to wrinkles with multiple but accurate responsiveness.

Date: 2024
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