Synthesis of Macro-rotaxanes via Direct Trapping of Multicyclic Poly(n-butyl acrylate) in a Cross-linked Network

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the synthesis of macro-rotaxanes and their applications in materials.
• Direct trapping of multicyclic poly(n-butyl acrylate) in a cross-linked network was employed for synthesis.
• Synthesis processes were optimized to overcome previous synthetic challenges.
• Successfully synthesized macro-rotaxanes with both linear and cyclic polymer components.
• Showed that these macro-rotaxanes have unique structural characteristics that may enhance material properties.