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supramolecular polymer is a
polymer whose monomer repeat units are held together by
noncovalent bonds. Non-covalent forces that hold supramolecular polymers together include coordination, p-p interactions, and hydrogen bonding. Supramolecular polymers can have physical properties similar to plastic materials, while having better processability and better recycling and
self-healing properties, thanks to their reversible transition from monomer to polymer structure.