Supramolecular polymeric materials constitute a unique class of materials held together by non-covalent interactions. Here we report a novel type of supramolecular rubber based on mixing of low molar mass, oligomeric, ABA-triblock copolyacrylates with oppositely charged outer blocks revealing unique mechanical properties. A broad set of materials is reported with systematic variations in triblock copolymer structures revealing insights in the mechanical properties and self-healing ability in correlation with the nanomorphology of the materials.
- Lenny Voorhaar
- Maria Mercedes Diaz
- Richard Hoogenboom
