Volume 43, Issue 16 pp. 2053-2068
Critical Review

Dynamic Covalent and Noncovalent Bonds Based Self-assembled Biomaterials: From Construction to Biomedical Applications

Chengfei Liu

Chengfei Liu

Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science and Technology, Xi’an Key Laboratory of Hybrid Luminescent Materials and Photonic Device, MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, 710072 China

C. F. Liu and Y. F. Jin contributed equally to this work.

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Yifan Jin

Yifan Jin

Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science and Technology, Xi’an Key Laboratory of Hybrid Luminescent Materials and Photonic Device, MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, 710072 China

C. F. Liu and Y. F. Jin contributed equally to this work.

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Jiaqi Li

Jiaqi Li

Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science and Technology, Xi’an Key Laboratory of Hybrid Luminescent Materials and Photonic Device, MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, 710072 China

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Zeyi Wang

Zeyi Wang

Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science and Technology, Xi’an Key Laboratory of Hybrid Luminescent Materials and Photonic Device, MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, 710072 China

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Jingxia Wang

Corresponding Author

Jingxia Wang

Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science and Technology, Xi’an Key Laboratory of Hybrid Luminescent Materials and Photonic Device, MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, 710072 China

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Wei Tian

Corresponding Author

Wei Tian

Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science and Technology, Xi’an Key Laboratory of Hybrid Luminescent Materials and Photonic Device, MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, 710072 China

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First published: 20 May 2025

Comprehensive Summary

Self-assembly processes are ubiquitous in biological systems, playing essential roles in sustaining life activities. The exploration of self-assembled biomaterials (SABMs) holds great potential for advancing various fields, particularly in biomedicine and materials science. Because of the unique reversibility and responsiveness to stimuli, dynamic covalent bonds (DCBs) and noncovalent bonds (NCBs) endow SABMs with self-healing properties, stimuli responsiveness and controllable degradation, making them highly versatile for a wide range of biomedical applications. In this article, recent advances and future trends for SABMs based on DCBs and NCBs are thoroughly reviewed. We begin by introducing the molecular principles and characteristics of DCBs and NCBs that govern the formation of SABMs. We also explore the responsive and functional features of these materials in detail. Finally, we summarize the perspectives and challenges associated with the development of SABMs in biomedical applications. We aim for this review to offer a comprehensive overview of SABMs, serving as a valuable resource for chemists and materials scientists striving to further advance the design of SABMs in biological applications.image

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