Dynamic Covalent Bonds in Polymeric Materials

Dynamic covalent bonds (DCBs) have received significant interest over the past decade. These are covalent bonds, which are capable of exchanging, or switching between several molecules. Particular focus has recently been on utilizing these DCBs in polymeric materials. Introduction of DCBs into a polymer material provides it with powerful properties including self‐healing ability, shape memory properties, increased toughness, ability to relax stresses as well as to change from one macromolecular architecture to another, among other characteristics. This minireview summarizes commonly used powerful DCBs, focusing on simple and often "click" reactions, and highlights the powerful materials that can result from these bonds. Challenges and potential future developments are also discussed in this minireview.

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