Control of supramolecular rectangle self-assembly with a molecular template

Shan Shan Li, Hui Juan Yan, Li Jun Wan, Hai Bo Yang, Brian H. Northrop, Peter J. Stang

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Abstract

A facile method for controlling the self-assembly of supramolecular metallocycles on a highly oriented pyrolytic graphite (HOPG) surface is described. The process was demonstrated using 1,3,5-tris(10-carboxydecyloxy)benzene (TCDB), which self-assembles to form a stable monolayer with nanoscale cavities on HOPG, to template the deposition of supramolecular rectangles. Molecular distribution is controlled and monodispersion is achieved as the metallocycles self-organize into the cavities of the TCDB template.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)9268-9269
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume129
Issue number30
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Aug 2007
Externally publishedYes

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