Exploiting Biocatalysis in the Synthesis of Supramolecular Polymers

摘要: This chapter details the exploitation of biocatalysis in generating supramolecular polymers. approach provides highly dynamic structures, inspired by biological polymeric systems found intra- and extracellular space. The molecular design self-assembling precursors is discussed terms enzyme recognition, switching mechanisms non-covalent interactions that drive polymerisation process, with an emphasis on aromatic peptide amphiphiles. We discuss a number unique features these systems, including spatiotemporal control nucleation growth polymers possibility kinetically controlling mechanical properties. Fully reversible operate under thermodynamic allow for defect correction selection most stable structures from mixtures monomers. Finally, potential applications enzymatic polymerisations are context biomedicine nanotechnology.