Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Polymers02:34

Polymers

The word polymer is derived from the Greek words “poly” which means “many” and “mer” which means “parts”. Polymers are long chains of molecules composed of repeating units of smaller molecules, known as monomers. They either occur naturally, such as DNA and proteins, or can be constructed synthetically, like plastics. They have varied structural characteristics, such as linear chains, branched chains, or complex networks, that contribute to the properties that they exhibit. Additionally,...
Polymers02:34

Polymers

The word polymer is derived from the Greek words “poly” which means “many” and “mer” which means “parts”. Polymers are long chains of molecules composed of repeating units of smaller molecules, known as monomers. They either occur naturally, such as DNA and proteins, or can be constructed synthetically, like plastics. They have varied structural characteristics, such as linear chains, branched chains, or complex networks, that contribute to the properties that they exhibit. Additionally,...
Polymers02:34

Polymers

The word polymer is derived from the Greek words “poly” which means “many” and “mer” which means “parts”. Polymers are long chains of molecules composed of repeating units of smaller molecules, known as monomers. They either occur naturally, such as DNA and proteins, or can be constructed synthetically, like plastics. They have varied structural characteristics, such as linear chains, branched chains, or complex networks, that contribute to the properties that they exhibit. Additionally,...
Anionic Chain-Growth Polymerization: Overview01:20

Anionic Chain-Growth Polymerization: Overview

The polymerization process that involves carbanion as an intermediate is called anionic polymerization. It is also a type of addition or chain-growth polymerization. Anionic polymerization gets initiated by a strong nucleophile such as an organolithium or a Grignard reagent. The most commonly used initiator for anionic polymerization is butyl lithium. Monomers involved in anionic polymerization must possess a vinyl group bonded to one or two electron-withdrawing groups. For instance,...
Olefin Metathesis Polymerization: Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization (ROMP)01:16

Olefin Metathesis Polymerization: Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization (ROMP)

Ring-opening metathesis polymerization or ROMP involves strained cycloalkenes as starting materials. The mechanism of ROMP proceeds by reacting cycloalkene with Grubbs catalyst to give metallacyclobutane intermediate which undergoes a ring-opening reaction to form new carbene. The new carbene reacts with another molecule of cycloalkene. Repetition of these steps leads to the formation of an unsaturated open-chain polymer product. All these steps are reversible, however, relieving the ring...
Cationic Chain-Growth Polymerization: Mechanism00:57

Cationic Chain-Growth Polymerization: Mechanism

The cationic polymerization mechanism consists of three steps: initiation, propagation, and termination. In the initiation step of the polymerization process, the π bond of a monomer gets protonated by the Lewis acid catalyst, which is formed from boron trifluoride and water. The protonation of the π bond generates a carbocation stabilized by the electron‐donating group. In the propagation step, the π bond of the second monomer acts as a nucleophile and attacks the generated carbocation,...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Intramolecular transamidation enables one-pot synthesis of three chiral, Z-shaped perilenediimides for null-type supramolecular polymer formation.

Chemical science·2025
Same author

Thermally Activated Stereoinversion in Benzotrithiophene-Based Supramolecular Polymers with Water as the Effector.

Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)·2025
Same author

Unraveling Pathway Complexity in the Supramolecular Polymerization of Z-Shaped Perylenediimides: From Kinetic <i>H</i>-Aggregates to Thermodynamic Null Supramolecular Polymers.

Journal of the American Chemical Society·2025
Same author

Kinetic Insights into the Supramolecular Polymerization of Perylenediimide-Appended Dipeptides.

Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)·2025
Same author

Supramolecular Polymerization of Biphenyl-Cyanostilbenes. Triggering Circularly Polarized Luminescence by Self-Assembly.

Organic letters·2025
Same author

Supramolecular polymerization and bulk properties relationship in ester-functionalized <i>N</i>-annulated perylenediimides.

Chemical science·2024
Same journal

Enhanced and selective oxygen reduction by iron porphyrin with a biguanide residue in the second coordination sphere.

Chemical science·2026
Same journal

Excited-state orbital angular momentum enables all-optical molecular spin coherence.

Chemical science·2026
Same journal

Polyvinyl-based hole-transporting materials processed with non-destructive and green solvents for tin-lead perovskite solar cells and all-perovskite tandems.

Chemical science·2026
Same journal

Pd-catalyzed regio- and enantioselective allylation of cyclic allylboronates.

Chemical science·2026
Same journal

Covalent polyoxometalate-polyimide hybridization: multi-scale molecular engineering toward high-performance sodium-ion battery anodes.

Chemical science·2026
Same journal

Catalytic visible light-driven alkane dehydrogenation by a di-uranyl germanotungstate.

Chemical science·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 19, 2026

Controlling the Size, Shape and Stability of Supramolecular Polymers in Water
16:24

Controlling the Size, Shape and Stability of Supramolecular Polymers in Water

Published on: August 2, 2012

CPL-active supramolecular polymers.

Carmen Atienza1, Fátima García1, Luis Sánchez1

  • 1Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Universidad Complutense de Madrid Ciudad Universitaria s/n 28040-Madrid Spain lusamar@ucm.es.

Chemical Science
|May 18, 2026
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Chiral supramolecular polymers with emissive properties create circularly polarized luminescence (CPL). These advanced materials respond to stimuli, enabling applications in optoelectronics and security technologies.

More Related Videos

Facile Synthesis of Worm-like Micelles by Visible Light Mediated Dispersion Polymerization Using Photoredox Catalyst
07:39

Facile Synthesis of Worm-like Micelles by Visible Light Mediated Dispersion Polymerization Using Photoredox Catalyst

Published on: June 8, 2016

Self-assembling Morphologies Obtained from Helical Polycarbodiimide Copolymers and Their Triazole Derivatives
09:22

Self-assembling Morphologies Obtained from Helical Polycarbodiimide Copolymers and Their Triazole Derivatives

Published on: February 7, 2017

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 19, 2026

Controlling the Size, Shape and Stability of Supramolecular Polymers in Water
16:24

Controlling the Size, Shape and Stability of Supramolecular Polymers in Water

Published on: August 2, 2012

Facile Synthesis of Worm-like Micelles by Visible Light Mediated Dispersion Polymerization Using Photoredox Catalyst
07:39

Facile Synthesis of Worm-like Micelles by Visible Light Mediated Dispersion Polymerization Using Photoredox Catalyst

Published on: June 8, 2016

Self-assembling Morphologies Obtained from Helical Polycarbodiimide Copolymers and Their Triazole Derivatives
09:22

Self-assembling Morphologies Obtained from Helical Polycarbodiimide Copolymers and Their Triazole Derivatives

Published on: February 7, 2017

Area of Science:

  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Organic Chemistry

Background:

  • Supramolecular polymers are dynamic systems with evolving complexity.
  • Chiral supramolecular polymers are key for helical structures and homochirality.
  • Emissive moieties in chiral polymers yield circularly polarized luminescence (CPL).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review strategies for creating CPL-active supramolecular polymers.
  • To highlight the responsiveness of these polymers to external stimuli.
  • To showcase applications of CPL-active supramolecular polymers.

Main Methods:

  • Incorporating chiral elements (point or axial) into monomers.
  • Integrating metallic components into polymer structures.
  • Analyzing responses to light, solvent polarity, and temperature.

Main Results:

  • Achieved high dissymmetry factors (g_lum) and luminescence brightness (B_CPL).
  • Demonstrated stimuli-responsive behavior in CPL-active polymers.
  • Developed both metallo-organic and purely organic CPL-active systems.

Conclusions:

  • CPL-active supramolecular polymers offer versatile platforms for advanced functionalities.
  • These polymers show significant potential in optoelectronics, anticounterfeiting, and information encryption.
  • The field continues to advance with novel designs and applications.