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Synthesis of Information-bearing Peptoids and their Sequence-directed Dynamic Covalent Self-assembly
Published on: February 6, 2020
Dendritic Rod-Like Molecules with Variable Apex Group and Sequence Enable Versatile Design of Self-Assembled
Shuwen Yang1, Ying Feng1, Xiaobo Liu1
1State Key Lab of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional and Intelligent Hybrid Materials and Devices, Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Energy and Information Polymer Materials, South China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School of Emergent Soft Matter, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China.
Abstract:
We report a series of rigid dendritic rod-like molecules featuring diverse functional apex groups and precise sequence control. These sequence isomers modulate molecular conformations, driving the formation of supramolecular lattice structures composed of columnar and various spherical units, including HEX, BCC, DDQC, and F-K σ phases. The selection of dendritic apex groups affects the lattice dimensions and phase stability. The precise and efficient synthesis of these rigid rod-like dendrimers offers promising new avenues for molecular self-assembly. These findings provide a versatile platform for engineering complex nanostructures and advancing the understanding of structure-property relationships.
