Molecular and Supramolecular Self-Assembly Processes

  • Richard A. Bissell
  • J. Fraser Stoddart
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Part of the NATO ASI Series book series (NSSE, volume 240)

Abstract

A number of nanometre-scale molecular assemblies, based on the [2]rotaxane architecture, have been synthesised, via self-assembly processes, from molecular components comprising simple building blocks. The cyclic component of these structures, namely the π-electron deficient cyclobis(paraquat-p-phenylene) cyclophane, is able to position itself at a number of different locations on the dumbbell-shaped components, which comprise a linear polyether chain intercepted by two or three different π-donor units. By effecting electrochemical control over the translational isomerism present in these [2]rotaxanes, we hope to demonstrate their potential as molecular switching devices.

Keywords

Crown Ether Triethyl Phosphite Simple Building Block Indole Nucleus Electrochemical Control 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Richard A. Bissell
    • 1
  • J. Fraser Stoddart
    • 1
  1. 1.School of ChemistryUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUK

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