The design and construction of polymers with diverse architectures play an important role in the field of polymer science and offers new opportunities for the development of novel multifunctional materials. Cyclodextrins (CDs) are attractive amphiphilic macromolecules that possess hydrophobic cavities and hydrophilic surface. The unique structures of CDs enable the design and synthesis of CD-based polymers with desired structures and functions. In this review, we systematically discuss recent advances on the design, synthesis and characterization of CD-based polymers, such as CD-cored star polymers, CD-threaded polymers and CD-capped polymers, as well as the emerging applications of CD-based polymer materials in such as self-assembled nanostructures, inorganic synthesis, intelligent hydrogels, and cancer imaging, diagnosis and therapy. The review is concluded with an overview of current challenges and perspectives.

具有多种结构的聚合物的设计和构建在聚合物科学领域中发挥着重要作用，并为开发新型多功能材料提供了新的机会。环糊精（CDs）是具有疏水腔和亲水表面的有吸引力的两亲大分子。CD的独特结构使设计和合成具有所需结构和功能的CD基聚合物成为可能。在这篇综述中，我们系统地讨论了基于CD的聚合物（例如CD芯星形聚合物，CD螺纹聚合物和CD封端的聚合物）的设计，合成和表征方面的最新进展，以及基于CD的新兴应用自组装纳米结构，无机合成，智能水凝胶以及癌症成像，诊断和治疗等高分子材料。