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- Hierarchical construction of supramolecular arrays is difficult due to complex building block interactions and weak forces.
- Researchers developed a well-ordered nanoribbon through self-assembly using bowl-shaped components made from specially designed terpyridine monomers and two metal ions (Ru2+, Zn2+).
- By altering counter ions or monomer concentrations, they can switch between uniform nanospheres and nanoribbons, enabling customizable and scalable supramacromolecular materials.
Article Abstract
Hierarchical construction of a highly ordered supramolecular array has been, in general, a challenge due to the complexation of building blocks and the hard-to-control weak interactions. Herein, we present a type of well-ordered nanoribbon, which was self-assembled via shape complimentary and hydrophobic effects from the bowl-shaped supramolecular components, which were synthesized by combining designer terpyridine-based monomers and two different metal ions (Ru2+, Zn2+). Interestingly, switching counter ions or changing monomer concentrations, a transformation between a uniform nanosphere and nanoribbon occurred. This opens a door to fabricate readily tailorable, large-scale, supramacromolecular materials.
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