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Characterization of Defined Metal-Containing Supramolecular Block Copolymers

  1. Michael A. R. Meier,
  2. Bas G. G. Lohmeijer,
  3. Ulrich S. Schubert*

Article first published online: 12 SEP 2003

DOI: 10.1002/marc.200350031

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Macromolecular Rapid Communications

Macromolecular Rapid Communications

Volume 24, Issue 14, pages 852–857, September 2003

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Meier, M. A. R., Lohmeijer, B. G. G. and Schubert, U. S. (2003), Characterization of Defined Metal-Containing Supramolecular Block Copolymers. Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 24: 852–857. doi: 10.1002/marc.200350031

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  1. Laboratory of Macromolecular Chemistry and Nanoscience, Eindhoven University of Technology and Dutch Polymer Institute (DPI), PO Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands

*Laboratory of Macromolecular Chemistry and Nanoscience, Eindhoven University of Technology and Dutch Polymer Institute (DPI), PO Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Fax: (+31) 40 247 4186

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 12 SEP 2003
  2. Article first published online: 12 SEP 2003
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 7 AUG 2003
  4. Manuscript Revised: 6 AUG 2003
  5. Manuscript Received: 16 JUN 2003

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Keywords:

  • gel permeation chromatography (GPC);
  • MALDI;
  • metal-polymer complexes;
  • supramolecular structures

Abstract

The characterization of metal-containing supramolecular polymers by gel permeation chromatography (GPC) or matrix-assisted laser desorption ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) is complicated because of the interaction of the charged materials with the GPC column material in the first case and fragmentation due to the applied laser energy in the latter case. In this contribution we report recent advances made for the characterization of supramolecular polymers based on terpyridine metal complexes utilizing GPC and MALDI-TOF MS. In particular for GPC analysis, the choice of solvent and additive was found to be crucial for a successful characterization. Furthermore, MALDI-TOF MS spectra of these compounds are not straightforward to interpret. Both aspects are discussed in detail with the result of a better understanding and improved analysis possibilities of the mentioned supramolecular polymers.

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