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A modular approach towards functional supramolecular aggregates - subtle structural differences inducing liquid crystallinity.
Michael GieseMichael PfletscherMarkus MezgerChristoph WölperJochen S. Gutmannsubject
Materials sciencebusiness.industryChemieMetals and AlloysSupramolecular chemistryNanotechnology02 engineering and technologyGeneral ChemistryModular design010402 general chemistry021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology01 natural sciencesCatalysis0104 chemical sciencesSurfaces Coatings and FilmsElectronic Optical and Magnetic MaterialsCrystallinityLiquid crystalMaterials ChemistryCeramics and Composites0210 nano-technologybusinessdescription
Herein we report an efficient modular approach to supramolecular functional materials. Hierarchical self-assembly of azopyridine derivatives and hydrogen-bond donors yielded discotic assemblies. Subtle differences in the core units introduced mesomorphic behaviour and fast photo-response of the liquid crystals based on phloroglucinol. The presented results prove the benefits of a modular methodology towards highly responsive materials with tailor-made properties.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-18 | Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) |