Formation of self-assembled supramolecular polymers by anti-electrostatic anion–anion and halogen bonding interactions

Abstract

We report here the formation of self-assembled supramolecular polymers in which the cooperative action of anti-electrostatic anion–anion and halogen-bonding interactions serve as a powerful driving force for the formation of large supramolecular polymers. DOSY-NMR, DLS, TEM, SEM and X-ray experiments provide evidence of the formation of supramolecular structures in solution and solid state.