A facile approach toward multicolor polymers: Supramolecular self-assembly via host–guest interaction

A one-step and facile strategy toward the construction of multicolor polymers via supramolecular self-assembly was proposed. Multicolor polymers were simply prepared by the self-assembly of adamantane-labeled fluorescein, adamantane-labeled rhodamine B and β-cyclodextrin polymers via host–guest interaction between β-cyclodextrin and adamantane. Multicolor polymers showed several interesting properties: multiple emission signatures by a single wavelength excitation, easy tunability, intense fluorescence, high photostablility. In addition, the self-assembly approach implied a facile and flexible strategy for constructing functionalized materials, such as multicolor materials for biological labeling and imaging, and sensing materials for the detection of physiological parameters.

Graphical abstractWe have developed a one-step and facile method for constructing multicolor polymers based on supramolecular self-assembly between adamantane-labeled dyes and β-cyclodextrin polymer.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide