Polyrotaxane

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009234",
  "term": "Polyrotaxane",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A polymeric architecture where multiple cyclic molecules are threaded onto a linear polymer chain, without covalent bonds between the cyclic and linear components. The cyclic molecules are prevented from dethreading by bulky end-groups on the linear chain. This mechanically interlocked structure imparts unique properties, such as enhanced elasticity and damping.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "mechanically interlocked molecular architecture",
    "pendent chain"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 85, 463. 'Terminology for aggregation and self-assembly in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 483 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-12-03-12)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/polyrotaxane/"
}