Issue 55, 2016

A modular approach towards functional supramolecular aggregates – subtle structural differences inducing liquid crystallinity

Abstract

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.

Graphical abstract: A modular approach towards functional supramolecular aggregates – subtle structural differences inducing liquid crystallinity

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
11 May 2016
Accepted
09 Jun 2016
First published
17 Jun 2016
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY license

Chem. Commun., 2016,52, 8549-8552

A modular approach towards functional supramolecular aggregates – subtle structural differences inducing liquid crystallinity

M. Pfletscher, C. Wölper, J. S. Gutmann, M. Mezger and M. Giese, Chem. Commun., 2016, 52, 8549 DOI: 10.1039/C6CC03966A

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