Engineering coordination bonds for bioinspired responsive polymers

Muqing Si; Weihao Feng; Tao Chen; Wei Lü

doi:10.1039/d5cs01074h

January 1, 2026Chemical Society Reviews

Engineering coordination bonds for bioinspired responsive polymers

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This review examines how coordination bonds in polymer networks contribute to their responsiveness and functionality.
Analysis of metal-ligand coordination bonds in polymer networks.
Discussion of the synergy between dynamic metal-ligand interactions and other dynamic bonds.
Evaluation of applications of responsive soft materials.
Coordination-crosslinked polymers exhibit significant responsiveness to environmental stimuli.
The integration of dynamic bonds enhances material performance and adaptability.
Potential applications in fields like robotics, soft actuators, and biomedical devices are explored.

Implication

Review highlights the role of coordination bonds in creating responsive materials for various applications.

Abstract

This review highlights how coordination-crosslinked polymer networks translate dynamic metal–ligand coordination bonds and their synergy with other dynamic bonds into responsive soft materials.

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