From Achiral Molecular Components to Chiral Supermolecules and Supercoil Self-Assembly

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Wensheng Yang · Jilin University

Xiangdong Chai · Jilin University

Lifeng Chi · University of Münster

Xudong Liu · University of Münster

Y. Charles Cao · Jilin University

Ran Lu · Jilin University

Yueshun Jiang · Jilin University

Abstract

A mesoscopic supercoil was obtained from the self-assembly of a pair of achiral molecular components 1 and 2. The formation of these supercoil structures is rationalized in terms of the combined effects of various intermolecular noncovalent interactions under the conditions employed.

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Surface Chemistry and Catalysis Mesoporous Materials and Catalysis Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry

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Published in: Chemistry - A European Journal

Volume 5, Issue 4, pp. 1144-1149

DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1521-3765(19990401)5:4<1144::aid-chem1144>3.0.co;2-k

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From Achiral Molecular Components to Chiral Supermolecules and Supercoil Self-Assembly

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