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Zhou Y, Luo J, Liu T, Wen T, Williams-Pavlantos K, Wesdemiotis C, Cheng SZD, Liu T. Molecular Geometry-Directed Self-Recognition in the Self-Assembly of Giant Amphiphiles. Macromol Rapid Commun 2023; 44:e2200216. [PMID: 35557023 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202200216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Three sets of polyoxometalate (POM)-based amphiphilic hybrid macromolecules with different rigidity in their organic tails are used as models to understand the effect of molecular rigidity on their possible self-recognition feature during self-assembly processes. Self-recognition is achieved in the mixed solution of two structurally similar, sphere-rigid T-shape-linked oligofluorene(TOF4 ) rod amphiphiles, with the hydrophilic clusters being Anderson (Anderson-TOF4 ) and Dawson (Dawson-TOF4 ), respectively. Anderson-TOF4 is observed to self-assemble into onion-like multilayer structures and Dawson-TOF4 forms multilayer vesicles. The self-assembly is controlled by the interdigitation of hydrophobic rods and the counterion-mediated attraction among charged hydrophilic inorganic clusters. When the hydrophobic blocks are less rigid, e.g., partially rigid polystyrene and fully flexible alkyl chains, self-recognition is not observed, attributing to the flexible conformation of hydrophobic molecules in the solvophobic domain. This study reveals that the self-recognition among amphiphiles can be achieved by the geometrical limitation of the supramolecular structure due to the rigidity of solvophobic domains.
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- Yifan Zhou
- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325, USA
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- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325, USA
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- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325, USA
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- South China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School of Emergent Soft Matter, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 50610, China
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- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325, USA.,Department of Chemistry, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325, USA
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- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325, USA.,South China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School of Emergent Soft Matter, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 50610, China
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- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325, USA
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Mohamed MG, Kuo SW. Progress in the self-assembly of organic/inorganic polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) hybrids. SOFT MATTER 2022; 18:5535-5561. [PMID: 35880446 DOI: 10.1039/d2sm00635a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This Review describes recent progress in the self-assembly of organic/inorganic POSS hybrids derived from mono-, di-, and multi-functionalized POSS cages. We highlight the self-assembled structures and physical properties of giant surfactants and chain-end- and side-chain-type hybrids derived from mono-functionalized POSS cages; main-chain-type hybrids derived from di-functionalized POSS cages; and star-shaped hybrids derived from multi-functionalized POSS cages; with various polymeric attachments, including polystyrene, poly(methyl methacrylate), phenolic, PVPh, and polypeptides.
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- Mohamed Gamal Mohamed
- Department of Materials and Optoelectronic Science, Center for Functional Polymers and Supramolecular Materials, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan.
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- Department of Materials and Optoelectronic Science, Center for Functional Polymers and Supramolecular Materials, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan.
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Chowdhury B, Sar P, Kumar D, Saha B. Advancement of Cu(III) and Fe(III) directed oxidative transformations: Recent impact of aqueous micellar environment. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Feng F, Shao Y, Wu W, Li X, Hong C, Jin L, Yue K, Zhang WB, Liu H. Crystallization of Precise Side-Chain Giant Molecules with Tunable Sequences and Functionalities. Macromolecules 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.1c01958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Fengfeng Feng
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- South China Advanced Institute of Soft Matter Science and Technology, School of Molecular Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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Chen H, Zhu B, Zhang Y, Liu X. Effect of selenium‐position on the redox responsivity of isomeric selenium‐containing anionic surfactants. J SURFACTANTS DETERG 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/jsde.12559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Hui Chen
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University Wuxi People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University Wuxi People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University Wuxi People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University Wuxi People's Republic of China
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Sun X, Feng X, Yan XY, Luo J, Zhang R, Li T, Li H, Chen J, Liu F, Raee E, Cheng SZD, Liu T. Screw dislocation-induced pyramidal crystallization of dendron-like macromolecules featuring asymmetric geometry. Chem Sci 2021; 12:12130-12137. [PMID: 34667578 PMCID: PMC8459181 DOI: 10.1039/d1sc02617h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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We report herein that dendron-shaped macromolecules AB n crystallize into well-ordered pyramid-like structures from mixed solvents, instead of spherical motifs with curved structures, as found in the bulk. The design of the asymmetric molecular architecture and the choice of mixed solvents are applied as strategies to manipulate the crystallization process. In mixed solvents, the solvent selection for the Janus macromolecule and the existence of dominant crystalline clusters contribute to the formation of flat nanosheets. Whereas during solvent evaporation, the bulkiness of the asymmetric macromolecules easily creates defects within 2D nanosheets which lead to their spiral growth through screw dislocation. The size of the nanosheets and the growth into 2D nanosheets or 3D pyramidal structures can be regulated by the solvent ratio and solvent compositions. Moreover, macromolecules of higher asymmetry generate polycrystals of lower orderliness, probably due to higher localized stress.
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- Xinyu Sun
- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron Akron Ohio 44325 USA
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- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron Akron Ohio 44325 USA
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- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron Akron Ohio 44325 USA
- South China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School of Molecular Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology Guangzhou 510640 China
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- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron Akron Ohio 44325 USA
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- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron Akron Ohio 44325 USA
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- X-Ray Science Division, Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory Argonne IL 60439 USA
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Northern Illinois University DeKalb IL 60115 USA
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- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron Akron Ohio 44325 USA
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- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron Akron Ohio 44325 USA
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- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron Akron Ohio 44325 USA
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- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron Akron Ohio 44325 USA
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- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron Akron Ohio 44325 USA
- South China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School of Molecular Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology Guangzhou 510640 China
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- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, The University of Akron Akron Ohio 44325 USA
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Cheng X, Sun P, Zhang N, Zhou S, Xin X. Self-assembly of silver nanoclusters and phthalic acid into hollow tubes as a superior sensor for Fe3+. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.115032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Shao Y, Yang S, Zhang WB. Macromolecular Isomerism in Giant Molecules. Chemistry 2020; 26:2985-2992. [PMID: 31724250 DOI: 10.1002/chem.201904419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Macromolecular isomerism has been an important yet largely understudied subject. Giant molecules based on molecular nanoparticles exhibit properties highly dependent on the primary structures, providing a platform for such studies. Various isomers have been designed, synthesized and characterized, including sequence-, regio-, and topo-isomers. The self-assembly of these isomers is influenced by the distinct symmetry and collective interaction of each building block in a subtle and delicate way. The results suggest that isomerism may be exploited as a new way for fine-tuning the structures and properties of macromolecules, which should be of great interest in both fundamental research and technical innovation.
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- Yu Shao
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials and College of Material Science and Engineering, Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education, Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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Appukutti N, Jones JR, Serpell CJ. Sequence isomerism in uniform polyphosphoesters programmes self-assembly and folding. Chem Commun (Camb) 2020; 56:5307-5310. [DOI: 10.1039/d0cc01319f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Perfectly sequence-defined macromolecules have been synthesised through the phosphoramidite method. Sequence isomerism determines self-assembly giving a raft of unusual nanostructures.
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- Nadeema Appukutti
- School of Physical Sciences, Ingram Building, University of Kent
- Canterbury
- UK
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- Department of Chemistry
- University of Warwick
- Gibbet Hill
- Coventry
- UK
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Zhang W, Liu Y, Huang J, Liu T, Xu W, Cheng SZD, Dong XH. Engineering self-assembly of giant molecules in the condensed state based on molecular nanoparticles. SOFT MATTER 2019; 15:7108-7116. [PMID: 31482930 DOI: 10.1039/c9sm01502g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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In biological systems, it is well-known that the activities and functions of biomacromolecules are dictated not only by their primary chemistries, but also by their secondary, tertiary, and quaternary hierarchical structures. Achieving control of similar levels in synthetic macromolecules is yet to be demonstrated. Most of the critical molecular parameters associated with molecular and hierarchical structures, such as size, composition, topology, sequence, and stereochemistry, are heterogenous, which impedes the exploration and understanding of structure formation and manipulation. Alternatively, in the past few years we have developed a unique giant molecule system based on molecular nanoparticles, in which the above-mentioned molecular parameters, as well as interactions, are precisely defined and controlled. These molecules could self-assemble into a myriad of unconventional and unique structures in the bulk, thin films, and solution. Giant molecules thus offer a robust platform to manipulate the hierarchical structures via precise and modular assemblies of building blocks in an amplified size level compared with small molecules. It has been found that they are not only scientifically intriguing, but also technologically relevant.
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- Wei Zhang
- Department of Polymer Science, College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325, USA
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Chen F, Lin F, Zhang Q, Cai R, Wu Y, Ma X. Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane Hybrid Polymers: Well‐Defined Architectural Design and Potential Functional Applications. Macromol Rapid Commun 2019; 40:e1900101. [DOI: 10.1002/marc.201900101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2019] [Revised: 06/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Fang Chen
- Research & Development Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Shenzhen Shenzhen 518097 P. R. China
- The Key Laboratory of Space Applied Physics and ChemistryMinistry of EducationNorthwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an 710129 P. R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Space Applied Physics and ChemistryMinistry of EducationNorthwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an 710129 P. R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Space Applied Physics and ChemistryMinistry of EducationNorthwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an 710129 P. R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Space Applied Physics and ChemistryMinistry of EducationNorthwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an 710129 P. R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Space Applied Physics and ChemistryMinistry of EducationNorthwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an 710129 P. R. China
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- Research & Development Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Shenzhen Shenzhen 518097 P. R. China
- The Key Laboratory of Space Applied Physics and ChemistryMinistry of EducationNorthwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an 710129 P. R. China
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Zhang J, Luo Z, Wang W, Yang Y, Li D, Ma Y. One-pot synthesis of bio-functionally water-soluble POSS derivatives via efficient click chemistry methodology. REACT FUNCT POLYM 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2019.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Luo J, Liu T. Competition and Cooperation among Different Attractive Forces in Solutions of Inorganic-Organic Hybrids Containing Macroionic Clusters. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2019; 35:7603-7616. [PMID: 31117725 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.9b00480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Hybrids composed of nanoscale inorganic clusters and organic ligands are ideal models for understanding the different attractive forces during the self-assembly processes of complex macromolecules in solution. The counterion-mediated attraction induced by electrostatic interaction from the large, hydrophilic macroionic clusters can compete or cooperate with other types of attractive forces such as hydrophobic interactions, hydrogen bonding, π-π stacking, and cation-π interactions from the organic ligands, consequently determining the solution behaviors of the hybrid molecules including their self-assembly process and the final supramolecular structures. The incorporation of organic ligands also leads to interesting responsive behaviors to external stimuli. Through the manipulation of the hybrid composition, architecture, topology, and solution conditions (e.g., solvent polarity, pH, and temperature), versatile self-assembled morphologies can be achieved, providing new scientific opportunities and potential applications.
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- Jiancheng Luo
- Department of Polymer Science , The University of Akron , Akron , Ohio 44325 , United States
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- Department of Polymer Science , The University of Akron , Akron , Ohio 44325 , United States
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Han D, Shao Y, Tao YD, Han G, Zhou DL, Yang S, Zhang WB, Fu Q. Symmetry-guided, divergent assembly of regio-isomeric molecular Janus particles. Chem Commun (Camb) 2019; 55:6425-6428. [DOI: 10.1039/c9cc02296a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Varying a single regio-configuration diverges the assembly outcome into distinct morphologies as mandated by their molecular symmetries.
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- Di Han
- College of Polymer Science & Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu 610065
- P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education
- Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
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- College of Polymer Science & Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu 610065
- P. R. China
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- College of Polymer Science & Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu 610065
- P. R. China
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- College of Polymer Science & Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu 610065
- P. R. China
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- Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials
- College of Material Science and Engineering
- Donghua University
- Shanghai 201620
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry & Physics of Ministry of Education
- Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
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- College of Polymer Science & Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu 610065
- P. R. China
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