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Infinite supramolecular pseudo-polyrotaxane with poly[3]catenane axle: assembling nanosized rings from mono- and
Matteo Savastano1, Carla Bazzicalupi1, Cristina Gellini1
1Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff", University of Florence, Via della Lastruccia 3-13, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino (FI), Italy. matteo.savastano@unifi.it carla.bazzicalupi@unifi.it.
Abstract:
Mono- and diatomic I- and I2 building blocks, despite their simplicity, can be used to generate complex hierarchical self-assembled architectures. Herein, the construction of a modular supramolecular poly[3]catenane and its conversion into the axle of an infinite supramolecular pseudo-polyrotaxane were achieved in a seamless process from the starting materials. The unique structural features, directionality, and iodine density of the obtained crystals demonstrate the benefits of a supramolecular design for polyiodide networks intended as solid-state conductors.
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