Beyond geometric constraint: dynamic fluid-lattice-activated topochemical polymerization.

Bin Mu, Xiao Luo, Juanjuan Wei, Linqi Yang, Huanjun Lu, Wei Tian

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Bin MuShaanxi Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science and Technology, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Hybrid Luminescent Materials and Photonic Device, MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6604-276X

Xiao LuoShaanxi Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science and Technology, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Hybrid Luminescent Materials and Photonic Device, MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China.

Juanjuan WeiShaanxi Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science and Technology, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Hybrid Luminescent Materials and Photonic Device, MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China.

Linqi YangShaanxi Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science and Technology, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Hybrid Luminescent Materials and Photonic Device, MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China.

Huanjun LuJiangsu Key Laboratory of Micro and Nano Heat Fluid Flow Technology and Energy Application, School of Physical Science and Technology, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China.

Wei TianShaanxi Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science and Technology, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Hybrid Luminescent Materials and Photonic Device, MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2159-4181

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Abstract

Topochemical polymerization affords lattice-directed polymers with high structural fidelity, but its scope is limited by the need for precise, static preorganization of reactive groups-an intrinsically fragile outcome of subtle intermolecular packing. Here we introduce dynamical fluid lattices into topochemical design to circumvent these geometric constraints, achieving near-quantitative monomer conversion even without ideal preorganization. Employing core-shell columnar liquid crystals, rapid molecular fluctuations within the fluid lattices enable temporary proximity of reactive sites that activate topochemical reactions. Meanwhile, the anisotropic columnar architecture directs chain growth into well-defined linear helical polymers. Despite their covalent backbones, the resulting polymers undergo temperature-dependent, dissipative depolymerization that enables complete monomer regeneration. We integrate fluid-lattice-activated topochemical polymerization into skin-attachable films, demonstrating temporary information encryption via fluorescence imaging at body temperature. This strategy expands the design space of topochemical synthesis and suggests opportunities in regenerable polymers and flexible wearable technologies.

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cycloadditionliquid crystalsphotochemistrypolymerizationself-assembly

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PMID42633225

DOI10.1093/nsr/nwag360

PMCPMC13499222

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