Dynamic Polymers Based on Coordination Bonds

Z Zi‐Han Zhao (State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry School of Chemistry Nanjing University Nanjing P. R. China) Y Yiqi He (State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry School of Chemistry Nanjing University Nanjing P. R. China) W Wen‐Tong Gao (School of Materials Science and Engineering Nanjing Institute of Technology Nanjing P. R. China) C Cheng‐Hui Li (State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials Suzhou Key Laboratory of Green Intelligent Manufacturing of New Energy Materials and Devices Tianchang New Materials and Energy Technology Research Center Institute of Green Chemistry and Engineering School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing Jiangsu 210023...)

Abstract

ABSTRACT Dynamic polymers have attracted extensive attention in recent years due to their unique roles in intelligent, responsive and sustainable materials. Based on the reversibility and high tunability, the metal–ligand coordination bond is demonstrated to be effective for constructing various dynamic polymers, including self‐healing, recyclable, shape‐memory, responsive, and adaptive materials. With the assistance of functional metal ions or ligands, dynamic polymers within coordination bonds can exhibit diverse functions such as luminescence, magnetism, catalysis, conductivity, and dielectrics for applications. In this study, the recent development and achievements in coordination‐based dynamic polymers are presented. The advantages of coordination bonds in designing dynamic polymers are highlighted, and the functions and applications of each dynamic polymer are summarized. Finally, we discuss the current challenges and provide an outlook on the opportunities and promising directions for the future development of the dynamic polymers based on coordination bonds.

Article Details

Volume / Issue Vol. 1, Issue 1
Published July 22, 2026
ISSN 0935-9648
Publisher Unknown Publisher

Journal Info

Advanced Materials

Unknown Publisher

ISSN: 0935-9648 Physical Sciences

Authors (4)

Z

Zi‐Han Zhao

State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry School of Chemistry Nanjing University Nanjing P. R. China

Y

Yiqi He

State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry School of Chemistry Nanjing University Nanjing P. R. China

W

Wen‐Tong Gao

School of Materials Science and Engineering Nanjing Institute of Technology Nanjing P. R. China

C

Cheng‐Hui Li

State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials Suzhou Key Laboratory of Green Intelligent Manufacturing of New Energy Materials and Devices Tianchang New Materials and Energy Technology Research Center Institute of Green Chemistry and Engineering School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing Jiangsu 210023...