Molecular motion in crown ethers. Application of 13C and 2H NMR to the study of 4-carboxybenzo-24-crown-8 ether and its KNCS complex in solution and in the solid phase
Herein, we describe a supramolecular polymerization followed by an interlocking strategy to construct [an]daisy chain-based MIPs, namely, mechanically interlocked [an]daisy chain networks (DCMINs). On account of the linkage of continuous mechanical bonds, the cyclic components on the [an]daisy chain backbones of DCMINs are capable of undergoing a synergistic inward movement under external force and
机械联锁聚合物(MIP)能够通过集体机械键同步引导力和运动,从而构成了开发先进聚合物材料的多功能平台。然而,轻松制备结构复杂的 MIP 仍然是一个重大挑战。在此,我们描述了超分子聚合,然后采用联锁策略来构建基于菊花链的 MIP,即机械联锁菊花链网络(DC MIN)。由于连续机械键的连接,DC菊花链主链上的循环组件MINs 能够在外力作用下进行协同向内运动,从而最大化收缩运动,这是一种尚未开发的运动方式。相干菊花链的同步运动可以很容易地被激活以适应网络变形并有效地耗散能量,从而增强DC MIN 的机械性能。这些发现为制造具有新兴机械性能的机械互锁菊花链材料提供了指导原则。
A Stretchable and Tough Graphene Film Enabled by Mechanical Bond
The pursuit of fabricating high‐performance graphene films has aroused considerable attention due to their potential for practical applications. However, developing both stretchable and tough graphene films remains a formidable challenge. To address this issue, we herein introduce mechanical bond to comprehensively improve the mechanical properties of graphene films, utilizing [2]rotaxane as the bridging unit. Under external force, the [2]rotaxane cross‐link undergoes intramolecular motion, releasing hidden chain and increasing the interlayer slip distance between graphene nanosheets. Compared with graphene films without [2]rotaxane cross‐linking, the presence of mechanical bond not only boosted the strength of graphene films (247.3 vs 74.8 MPa) but also markedly promoted the tensile strain (23.6 vs 10.2 %) and toughness (23.9 vs 4.0 MJ/m3). Notably, the achieved tensile strain sets a record high and the toughness surpasses most reported results, rendering the graphene films suitable for applications as flexible electrodes. Even when the films were stretched within a 20 % strain and repeatedly bent vertically, the light‐emitting diodes maintained an on‐state with little changes in brightness. Additionally, the film electrodes effectively actuated mechanical joints, enabling uninterrupted grasping movements. Therefore, the study holds promise for expanding the application of graphene films and simultaneously inspiring the development of other high‐performance two‐dimensional films.