Solution-phase synthesis of 1D tubular polymers via preorganization-polymerization.

The synthesis of one-dimensional tubular polymers via a preorganization-polymerization approach is presented. Prior to polymerization, photo-reactive monomers self-assemble into one-dimensional tubular structures in aqueous medium. The supramolecular polymers are subsequently converted into covalent polymers by light-induced anthracene dimerization.