Issue 20, 2021

Customized self-assembled molecules: rim adjustable coronal polygons with multiple-folds symmetry

Abstract

The manufacturing of special architectures with a predefined and predictable shape has received much attention on account of their potential applications. Understanding the mechanistic principles of the designed ligand is crucial for further improvements in supramolecular and organic synthetic systems. We report here that the subtle variation of a metallo-organic ligand could result in desired different coronal architectures. The four-fold symmetric Fe8LA4 and six-fold symmetric Fe12LC6 were initially obtained from dual rim metallo-organic ligands LA and LC. Subsequently, the hypothetical five-fold symmetric pentagon wreath Fe10LB5 was successfully achieved by employing the naphthalene-based bis-terpyridine to serve as the external connectors. The successful construction of designable supramolecules highlights the possibility of synthesizing various structures based on requirements. Moreover, the unique wreath structures may exhibit potential applications in magnetic, ferroelectric and composite materials.

Graphical abstract: Customized self-assembled molecules: rim adjustable coronal polygons with multiple-folds symmetry

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Research Article
Submitted
12 sep 2021
Accepted
16 sep 2021
First published
18 sep 2021

Org. Chem. Front., 2021,8, 5902-5909

Customized self-assembled molecules: rim adjustable coronal polygons with multiple-folds symmetry

M. Chen, J. Cao, S. Li, D. Liu, J. Wang, H. Zhao, G. Wang, T. Wu, Z. Jiang and P. Wang, Org. Chem. Front., 2021, 8, 5902 DOI: 10.1039/D1QO01316E

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