The disclosure relates to compositions and superstructures comprising peptide amphiphiles. In some aspects, the disclosure relates to compositions and superstructures comprising host and guest peptide amphiphiles, wherein the host and guest moieties of the peptide amphiphiles interact via non-covalent interactions to form a supramolecular assembly, such a superstructure. In some aspects, the superstructure further comprises a bioactive moiety. Suitable bioactive moieties may be selected to promote cell growth, migration, and/or differentiation.

Polymeric mist control materials, methods of forming polymeric mist control materials, and methods of using such materials for mist control are provided. The polymeric mist control additives are formed of molecules comprised predominantly of monomers that confer high solubility in fuel and include associative groups that attract each other in donor-acceptor manner, and are incorporated such that multiple associative groups are in close proximity (clusters), such that the clusters are separated by very long non-associative sequences.

Disclosed is a redox-complementary electrochromic device exhibiting black-to-transmissive switching, wherein the device comprises an electrochromic layer and a redox-active material layer sandwiched between a transparent first electrode and a transparent secondary electrode, the electrochromic layer comprising an electrochromic Co-based metallo-supramolecular polymer represented by the formula (I), and the redox active material being capable of reacting with the electrochromic material to change the electrochromic material from black state into colorless transmissive state,

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where in the formula (I), X represents a counter anion, R represents a single bond or a spacer comprising a carbon atom and a hydrogen atom, each of R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent group, and n represents an integer of from 2 to 5000, which indicates a degree of polymerization.

The disclosure provides nanostructures (e.g., nanospheres and nano-paddlewheels) formed through transition metal-ligand (e.g., Pd(II)-, Ni(II)-, or Fe(II)-ligand of Formula (A)) coordination and junction self-assembly. The disclosure also provides supramolecular complexes that include the nanostructures connected by divalent linkers Y. The provided supramolecular complexes are able to form gels (e.g., hydrogels). The gels are suprametallogels and exhibited excellent mechanical properties without sacrificing self-healing and showed high robustness and storage modulus. The present disclosure further provides compositions (e.g., gels) that include the nanostructures or supramolecular complexes and optionally an agent (e.g., small molecule), where the nanostructures and the nanostructure moieties of the supramolecular complexes may encapsulate and slowly release the agent. The nanostructures, supramolecular complex, and compositions may be useful in delivering an agent to a subject, tissue, or cell, as super-absorbent materials, and in treating a disease (e.g., a genetic diseases, proliferative disease (e.g., cancer or benign neoplasm), hematological disease, neurological disease, gastrointestinal disease (e.g., liver disease), spleen disease, respiratory disease (e.g., lung disease), painful condition, genitourinary disease, musculoskeletal condition, infectious disease, inflammatory disease, autoimmune disease, psychiatric disorder, or metabolic disorder). ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to a method of preparing a hyperbranched polyether ester. According to the present invention, a di-functionality haloalkane and a tri-functionality hydroxyl/carboxyl benzene are used as raw materials, and the hyperbranched polyether ester is synthetized in one pot with an A.sub.2+B.sub.3 polymerization method. The present invention is featured by easily obtained raw materials and simple steps, and the prepared hyperbranched polyether ester contains end groups with high reactive activity, so that various functional groups or polymer chains can be introduced into the hyperbranched polyether ester by a further condensation reaction, ring-opening reaction, etc., and thus a hyperbranched polymer with a diversity of properties and unique functions can be prepared.

The present invention relates to novel amphiphilic dendrimers, hereafter denoted Dendri-TAC. The present invention also relates to perfluorocarbon nanoemulsions stabilized by these amphiphilic dendrimers and their uses for in vivo diagnostic and/or for therapy, notably as theranostic tools, for detection and/or treatment of cancer.

A method for a polymeric or nanocomposite material. The method includes assembling a multiphase hard-soft structure, where the structure includes a hard micro- or nano-phase, and a soft micro- or nano-phase that includes a polymeric scaffold. In the method, the polymeric scaffold includes dynamically interacting motifs and has a glass transition temperature (T.sub.g) lower than the intended operating temperature of the material.

The present application relates to a three-dimensional carboxylic acid covalent organic framework, a preparation method thereof, and an application thereof. The three-dimension carboxylic acid covalent organic framework is formed by connecting a monomer to a compound via imine bonds formed by reacting formyl groups in the monomer with amino groups in the compound. The monomer is represented by structural formula I, II, or III, wherein R.sub.1 is selected from C, Si, substituted or unsubstituted biphenyl, or

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where * denotes a linking site; R.sub.2 to R.sub.31 are independently selected from H, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 linear alkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 branched alkyl, or C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkoxyl. The compound is represented by structural formula IV or V, wherein R.sub.34 to R.sub.41 are independently selected from H, Cl, Br, F, I, carboxyl, nitro, hydroxyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 linear alkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.6 branched alkyl, or C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkoxyl, and at least one of R.sub.34 to R.sub.41 is carboxyl.

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Epoxy compositions include a cucurbituril in complex with a curative, and methods for curing the epoxy composition. The curative is reactive with an epoxy compound, and the curative may be a cure accelerator or a cure hardener. Cured resins are obtained or obtainable from the epoxy compositions. Complexes of a cucurbituril have a curative.

An oligoamide-modified elastomer includes an elastomer having oligoamide units grafted to the elastomer and forming a plurality of sheet-like structures through hydrogen bonding, the sheet-like structures interacting through non-covalent interactions to form crystalized domains within the elastomer.