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  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Anthracene is a versatile building block due to its photophysical properties.
  • Multi-anthracene assemblies exhibit unique chemical behaviors.
  • Covalent and non-covalent linkages are key to constructing these assemblies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review molecular architectures containing three or more anthracene subunits.
  • To highlight the design principles of linear, cyclic, cage, and capsule-shaped anthracene assemblies.
  • To discuss the interplay of anthracene properties in functional molecular systems.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific publications.
  • Analysis of molecular structures and their properties.
  • Categorization of assemblies based on shape (linear, cyclic, cage, capsule).

Main Results:

  • Diverse molecular architectures incorporating multiple anthracene units have been developed.
  • The photophysical, photochemical, and chemical properties of anthracene are modulated within these assemblies.
  • Specific examples of linear, cyclic, cage, and capsule architectures are presented.

Conclusions:

  • Multi-anthracene assemblies offer tunable properties for advanced applications.
  • The rational design of these architectures is crucial for harnessing anthracene's potential.
  • This review provides a comprehensive overview of the field.