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Synthesis and Characterization of Supramolecular Colloids
Published on: April 22, 2016
Robust supramolecular nanocylinders of naphthalene diimide in water
Thomas Choisnet1, David Canevet, Marc Sallé
1Institut des Molécules et des Matériaux du Mans (IMMM), Le Mans Université, UMR 6283, avenue Olivier Messiaen, 72085 Le Mans, France. Olivier.Colombani@univ-lemans.fr.
Abstract:
Naphthalene-diimide (NDI)-containing nanocylinders were formed by supramolecular self-assembly in water through cooperative hydrogen bonds between bis(urea) units, reinforced by hydrophobic and aromatic-stacking interactions. The nanocylinders, decorated with poly(ethylene oxide) arms ensuring their solubility in water, exhibit a huge aspect ratio (diameter 13 nm, length 300 nm) and are extremely stable.
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