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Jens Voskuhl
Structure and luminescence properties of supramolecular polymers of amphiphilic aromatic thioether–peptide conjugates in water
We present the preparation of luminophore–peptide conjugates that self-assemble into supramolecular polymers in neutral buffer. To this end, we have prepared a small library of six conjugates with varying substitution patterns of the aromatic thioethers, as well as varying amino acid sequences. The latter have allowed us to tune the thermodynamic driving force for self-assembly and probe their photoluminescent properties either in the monomeric or polymeric state, while fully avoiding selective solvent techniques or organic solvent mixtures. All of the supramolecular structures were characterised with transmission electron microscopy, circular dichroism measurements, as well as steady-state…
Mesogens with Aggregation-Induced Emission Formed by Hydrogen Bonding
In this contribution, we report a supramolecular approach toward mesogens showing aggregation-induced emission (AIE). AIE-active aromatic thioethers, acting as hydrogen-bond donors, were combined with alkoxystilbazoles as hydrogen-bond acceptors. Upon self-assembly, hydrogen-bonded complexes with monotropic liquid crystalline behavior were obtained. In addition, it was found that the introduction of a chiral citronellyl side chain leads to drastic bathochromic shift of the emission, which was not observed for linear alkyl chains. The mesomorphic behavior, as well as the photophysical properties as a solid and in the mesophase of the liquid crystalline assemblies, were studied in detail.
Resistance to Nano-Based Antifungals Is Mediated by Biomolecule Coronas.
Fungal infections are a growing global health and agricultural threat, and current chemical antifungals may induce various side-effects. Thus, nanoparticles are investigated as potential novel antifungals. We report that nanoparticles' antifungal activity strongly depends on their binding to fungal spores, focusing on the clinically important fungal pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus as well as common plant pathogens, such as Botrytis cinerea. We show that nanoparticle-spore complex formation was enhanced by the small nanoparticle size rather than the material, shape or charge, and could not be prevented by steric surface modifications. Fungal resistance to metal-based nanoparticles, such as Zn…
Naturally occurring polyphenols as building blocks for supramolecular liquid crystals – substitution pattern dominates mesomorphism
A modular supramolecular approach towards hydrogen-bonded liquid crystalline assemblies based on naturally occurring polyphenols is reported. The combination of experimental observations, crystallographic studies and semi-empirical analyses of the assemblies provides insight into the structure–property relationships of these materials. Here a direct correlation of the number of donor OH-groups as well as their orientation with the mesomorphic behavior is reported. We discovered that the number and orientation of the OH-groups have a stronger influence on the mesomorphic behavior of the supramolecular assemblies than the connectivity (e.g. stilbenoid or chalconoid) of the hydrogen bond donor…
Alkylated Aromatic Thioethers with Aggregation‐Induced Emission Properties—Assembly and Photophysics
In this contribution, we present the synthesis and self-assembly of alkylated thioethers with interesting photophysical properties. To this end, the emission, absorption and excitation spectra in organic solvents and as aggregates in water were measured as well as the corresponding photoluminescence quantum yields and lifetimes. The aggregates in aqueous media were visualized and measured using transmission electron microscopy. Besides that, crystal structures of selected compounds allowed a detailed discussion of the structure–property relationship. Furthermore, the mesomorphic behavior was investigated using polarized optical microscopy (POM) as well as differential scanning calorimetry (…
Structure-property relationships in aromatic thioethers featuring aggregation-induced emission : Solid-state structures and theoretical analysis
We describe in this paper a structure–property relationship study of aromatic thioethers with aggregation-induced emission (AIE) properties. We combine a structural analysis based on geometrical consideration with an in-depth analysis of the crystalline packing supported by quantum mechanical calculations. Our results allow us to correlate the enhanced fluorescence quantum yields with the significant increase of C–H⋯π and the decrease of π⋯π interactions in the solid state – a result which supports the well-accepted AIE mechanism quantitatively.
Probing the self-assembly and stability of oligohistidine based rod-like micelles by aggregation induced luminescence.
OA hybrid The synthesis and self-assembly of a new C2-symmetric oligohistidine amphiphile equipped with an aggregation induced emission luminophore is reported. We observe the formation of highly stable and ordered rod-like micelles in phosphate buffered saline, with a critical aggregation concentration below 200 nM. Aggregation induced emission of the luminophore confirms the high stability of the anisotropic assemblies in serum.
Photo-switching and -cyclisation of hydrogen bonded liquid crystals based on resveratrol
A series of hydrogen-bonded liquid crystals based on resveratrol and resveratrone is reported and investigated with respect to their photo-switchability (at 405 nm) and photo-cyclisation (at 300 nm).
CCDC 1894901: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
Related Article: Marco Saccone, Steffen Riebe, Jacqueline Stelzer, Christoph Wölper, Constantin G. Daniliuc, Jens Voskuhl, Michael Giese|2019|CrystEngComm|21|3097|doi:10.1039/C9CE00444K
CCDC 1939466: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
Related Article: Meik Blanke, Jan Balszuweit, Marco Saccone, Christoph Wölper, David Doblas Jiménez, Markus Mezger, Jens Voskuhl, Michael Giese|2020|Chem.Commun.|56|1105|doi:10.1039/C9CC07721A
CCDC 1893331: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
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CCDC 1895359: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
Related Article: Marco Saccone, Steffen Riebe, Jacqueline Stelzer, Christoph Wölper, Constantin G. Daniliuc, Jens Voskuhl, Michael Giese|2019|CrystEngComm|21|3097|doi:10.1039/C9CE00444K
CCDC 1939467: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
Related Article: Meik Blanke, Jan Balszuweit, Marco Saccone, Christoph Wölper, David Doblas Jiménez, Markus Mezger, Jens Voskuhl, Michael Giese|2020|Chem.Commun.|56|1105|doi:10.1039/C9CC07721A
CCDC 1895424: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
Related Article: Marco Saccone, Steffen Riebe, Jacqueline Stelzer, Christoph Wölper, Constantin G. Daniliuc, Jens Voskuhl, Michael Giese|2019|CrystEngComm|21|3097|doi:10.1039/C9CE00444K
CCDC 1942435: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
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CCDC 1877494: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
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CCDC 1871602: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
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CCDC 1945777: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
Related Article: Jan Balszuweit, Meik Blanke, Marco Saccone, Markus Mezger, Constantin G. Daniliuc, Christoph Wölper, Michael Giese, Jens Voskuhl|2021|MSDE|6|390|doi:10.1039/D0ME00171F
CCDC 1871491: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
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CCDC 1938656: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
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CCDC 1895360: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
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