Nanostructured columns with a length about several tens of micrometer and a diameter of about 80 nm were obtained by molecular recognition directed self-assembly of a pair of comple- mentary molecular components, 4-a...Nanostructured columns with a length about several tens of micrometer and a diameter of about 80 nm were obtained by molecular recognition directed self-assembly of a pair of comple- mentary molecular components, 4-amino-2 , 6-didodecylamino-1 , 3, 5-triazine(M) and 5- (4-dode- cyloxybenzylidene )-(1H, 3H)-2, 4, 6-pyrimidinetrione (B) in chloroform. In this system, with positive cooperativity, π-aromatic stacking and van der Waals interactions as well as hydrogen bonds cause the formation of the nanocolumns.展开更多
In this review a series of organic-based open porous networks are discussed, in which hydrogen bonds play an important role in network formation. Using these open networks as molecular templates: 1) a wealth of functi...In this review a series of organic-based open porous networks are discussed, in which hydrogen bonds play an important role in network formation. Using these open networks as molecular templates: 1) a wealth of functional guest species can be immo- bilized; 2) fullerene molecules can be separated and recognized; 3) photoisomerization reactions can be observed by STM; 4) 1D molecular arrays can be constructed; and 5) heterogeneous bilayer structures can be formed. It is envisioned that these su- pramolecular networks might be developed into a new family of useful soft frameworks for studies toward shape-selective ca- talysis, molecular recognition and host-guest supramolecular chemistry.展开更多
During the past few years,regulation and controlling of the two-dimension(2D) self-assembled supramolecular structure on surface have drawn increasing attention in nanoscience and technology.External stimuli have be...During the past few years,regulation and controlling of the two-dimension(2D) self-assembled supramolecular structure on surface have drawn increasing attention in nanoscience and technology.External stimuli have been widely used to regulate these 2D nanostructures.Among various external stimuli approaches,photo-regulation as one of the most outstanding means of regulation has been extensively studied because different wave bands can lead to molecular conformation variation and new bonds to gain new molecules.In this review,the photo-regulated self-assembled structure on solid surface as well as the photo-reactions of different molecules substituted with photo-sensitive groups are introduced to give us an insight into on-surface photochemistry,which plays an important role on the nano-devices fabrication.Notably,these photo-sensitive behaviors as well as the formed structures on surface were probed at sub-molecule level by unique scanning tunneling microscopy(STM) technique.展开更多
Aromatic carboxylic acid self-assembly has been a hot research field for many scientists due to its strong coordination ability and flexible coordination mode.The hydrogen bond formed between aromatic carboxylic acids...Aromatic carboxylic acid self-assembly has been a hot research field for many scientists due to its strong coordination ability and flexible coordination mode.The hydrogen bond formed between aromatic carboxylic acids is a strong intermolecular force and has directionality and saturation,which plays a very important role in the self-assembly and regulation of aromatic carboxylic acids.In this review,we introduce surface organization formed by aromatic carboxylic acids with the aid of scanning tunneling microscopy(STM).These two-dimensional structures include molecular templates,host-guest systems,and photo-isomerization structures.We also emphasize the thermodynamics and dynamics,which are important research topics of current and future study.展开更多
Molecular recognition directed self-assemblies from complementary molecular components, melamine and barbituric acid derivatives were studied by means of NMR, fluorescence, and TEM. It was found that both the process ...Molecular recognition directed self-assemblies from complementary molecular components, melamine and barbituric acid derivatives were studied by means of NMR, fluorescence, and TEM. It was found that both the process of the self-assembly and the morphologies of the result- ed self-assemblies could be mediated by modifying the structures of the molecular components used. The effect of the structures of the molecular components on the formation of the self-as- semblies was discussed in terms of intermolecular interactions.展开更多
Via the bottom-up synthetic strategy,we synthesized a pair of dodecanuclear metal clusters of Eu_(12)(C_(2)O_(4))_(9)(R/S-BNP)_(18)(EtOH)_(6)-(H_(2)0)_(6)·8EtOH-7H_(2)0(complex 2),which represent the largest axia...Via the bottom-up synthetic strategy,we synthesized a pair of dodecanuclear metal clusters of Eu_(12)(C_(2)O_(4))_(9)(R/S-BNP)_(18)(EtOH)_(6)-(H_(2)0)_(6)·8EtOH-7H_(2)0(complex 2),which represent the largest axial chiral lanthanide metal clusters.In the structure,rare four-pointed star coordination mode of oxalic acid is reported by this work.In addition,as a fluorescence sensor,the complex 2 exhibits high enantioselectivity for R-/S-BINOL-TF_(2)(EF=2.87)and other chiral binaphthyl derivatives.展开更多
The self-assembled structures of H_(3) BDA molecule with multiple meta-dicarboxylic groups and their stim-ulus responses to the guest molecules(COR and T4PT)are thoroughly investigated by scanning tunneling microscopy...The self-assembled structures of H_(3) BDA molecule with multiple meta-dicarboxylic groups and their stim-ulus responses to the guest molecules(COR and T4PT)are thoroughly investigated by scanning tunneling microscopy(STM).STM observations display that two kinds of nanostructures are fabricated by H3 BDA molecules through intermolecular hydrogen bonds,in which a linear structure is formed at a higher con-centration and a flower-like structure is obtained at a lower concentration.After the addition of COR and T4PT,H_(3) BDA appears different responsiveness resulting in different co-assembled structures,respectively.The linear structure is regulated into a flower-like structure by COR and COR molecules are trapped in the cavities.When the pyridine derivative(T4PT)is introduced,a new bicomponent porous structure emerges via the hydrogen bond formed between the carboxyl group and the pyridine.Furthermore,the deposition of additional COR to the H_(3) BDA/T4PT system results in the breakdown of the porous structure and the generation of H_(3) BDA/COR host-guest system.Combined with density functional theory(DFT)calculations and molecular dynamics(MD)simulations,the transformation phenomenon of bi-component nanostruc-ture induced by guest molecules is formulated.The results are expected to understand the modification effect of guest molecules on the host network,which is of great significance for the design and construc-tion of multi-component nanostructures and crystal engineering.展开更多
A microcalorimetric study on molecular recognition of p-sulfonatocalix[4]arene derivatives at selfassembled interface in comparison with in bulk water was performed,inspired by the dramatic change in physicochemical c...A microcalorimetric study on molecular recognition of p-sulfonatocalix[4]arene derivatives at selfassembled interface in comparison with in bulk water was performed,inspired by the dramatic change in physicochemical characteristics from bulk water to interface.A total of six cationic molecules were screened as model guests,including ammonium(NH_4~+),guanidinium(Gdm~+).N,N'-dimethyl-1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane(DMDABCO^(2+)),tropylium(Tpm~+),N-methyl pyridinium(N-mPY*) and methyl viologen(MV^(2+)).The complexation with NH_4~+.Gdm~+ and DMDABCO2* is pronouncedly enhanced when the recognition process moved from bulk water to interface,whereas the complexation stabilities with Tpm~+,N-mPY~+ and MV2* increase slightly or even decrease to some extent.A more interesting phenomenon arises from the NH_4~+/Gdm~+ pair that the thermodynamic origin at interface differs definitely from each other although with similar association constants.The results were discussed in terms of differential driving forces,electrostatic,hydrogen bond as well as π-stacking interactions,originating from the unique physicochemical features of interfaces,mainly the polarity and dielectric constant.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
文摘Nanostructured columns with a length about several tens of micrometer and a diameter of about 80 nm were obtained by molecular recognition directed self-assembly of a pair of comple- mentary molecular components, 4-amino-2 , 6-didodecylamino-1 , 3, 5-triazine(M) and 5- (4-dode- cyloxybenzylidene )-(1H, 3H)-2, 4, 6-pyrimidinetrione (B) in chloroform. In this system, with positive cooperativity, π-aromatic stacking and van der Waals interactions as well as hydrogen bonds cause the formation of the nanocolumns.
文摘In this review a series of organic-based open porous networks are discussed, in which hydrogen bonds play an important role in network formation. Using these open networks as molecular templates: 1) a wealth of functional guest species can be immo- bilized; 2) fullerene molecules can be separated and recognized; 3) photoisomerization reactions can be observed by STM; 4) 1D molecular arrays can be constructed; and 5) heterogeneous bilayer structures can be formed. It is envisioned that these su- pramolecular networks might be developed into a new family of useful soft frameworks for studies toward shape-selective ca- talysis, molecular recognition and host-guest supramolecular chemistry.
基金The financial support from the National Key Basic Research Program of China(Nos.2016YFA0200700,2013CB934203)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21472029)
文摘During the past few years,regulation and controlling of the two-dimension(2D) self-assembled supramolecular structure on surface have drawn increasing attention in nanoscience and technology.External stimuli have been widely used to regulate these 2D nanostructures.Among various external stimuli approaches,photo-regulation as one of the most outstanding means of regulation has been extensively studied because different wave bands can lead to molecular conformation variation and new bonds to gain new molecules.In this review,the photo-regulated self-assembled structure on solid surface as well as the photo-reactions of different molecules substituted with photo-sensitive groups are introduced to give us an insight into on-surface photochemistry,which plays an important role on the nano-devices fabrication.Notably,these photo-sensitive behaviors as well as the formed structures on surface were probed at sub-molecule level by unique scanning tunneling microscopy(STM) technique.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (No. 2016YFA0200700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 21773041 and 21472029)
文摘Aromatic carboxylic acid self-assembly has been a hot research field for many scientists due to its strong coordination ability and flexible coordination mode.The hydrogen bond formed between aromatic carboxylic acids is a strong intermolecular force and has directionality and saturation,which plays a very important role in the self-assembly and regulation of aromatic carboxylic acids.In this review,we introduce surface organization formed by aromatic carboxylic acids with the aid of scanning tunneling microscopy(STM).These two-dimensional structures include molecular templates,host-guest systems,and photo-isomerization structures.We also emphasize the thermodynamics and dynamics,which are important research topics of current and future study.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
文摘Molecular recognition directed self-assemblies from complementary molecular components, melamine and barbituric acid derivatives were studied by means of NMR, fluorescence, and TEM. It was found that both the process of the self-assembly and the morphologies of the result- ed self-assemblies could be mediated by modifying the structures of the molecular components used. The effect of the structures of the molecular components on the formation of the self-as- semblies was discussed in terms of intermolecular interactions.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21971032,51725204,21771132,51972216).
文摘Via the bottom-up synthetic strategy,we synthesized a pair of dodecanuclear metal clusters of Eu_(12)(C_(2)O_(4))_(9)(R/S-BNP)_(18)(EtOH)_(6)-(H_(2)0)_(6)·8EtOH-7H_(2)0(complex 2),which represent the largest axial chiral lanthanide metal clusters.In the structure,rare four-pointed star coordination mode of oxalic acid is reported by this work.In addition,as a fluorescence sensor,the complex 2 exhibits high enantioselectivity for R-/S-BINOL-TF_(2)(EF=2.87)and other chiral binaphthyl derivatives.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22172055)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(Nos.2023B1515040026,2022A1515011892)the Basic and Applied Basic Research Program of Guangzhou City(Nos.202002030083,202102080443)is gratefully acknowledged.
文摘The self-assembled structures of H_(3) BDA molecule with multiple meta-dicarboxylic groups and their stim-ulus responses to the guest molecules(COR and T4PT)are thoroughly investigated by scanning tunneling microscopy(STM).STM observations display that two kinds of nanostructures are fabricated by H3 BDA molecules through intermolecular hydrogen bonds,in which a linear structure is formed at a higher con-centration and a flower-like structure is obtained at a lower concentration.After the addition of COR and T4PT,H_(3) BDA appears different responsiveness resulting in different co-assembled structures,respectively.The linear structure is regulated into a flower-like structure by COR and COR molecules are trapped in the cavities.When the pyridine derivative(T4PT)is introduced,a new bicomponent porous structure emerges via the hydrogen bond formed between the carboxyl group and the pyridine.Furthermore,the deposition of additional COR to the H_(3) BDA/T4PT system results in the breakdown of the porous structure and the generation of H_(3) BDA/COR host-guest system.Combined with density functional theory(DFT)calculations and molecular dynamics(MD)simulations,the transformation phenomenon of bi-component nanostruc-ture induced by guest molecules is formulated.The results are expected to understand the modification effect of guest molecules on the host network,which is of great significance for the design and construc-tion of multi-component nanostructures and crystal engineering.
基金supported by NSFC(Nos.21322207 and 21672112)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities and Program of Tianjin Young Talents
文摘A microcalorimetric study on molecular recognition of p-sulfonatocalix[4]arene derivatives at selfassembled interface in comparison with in bulk water was performed,inspired by the dramatic change in physicochemical characteristics from bulk water to interface.A total of six cationic molecules were screened as model guests,including ammonium(NH_4~+),guanidinium(Gdm~+).N,N'-dimethyl-1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane(DMDABCO^(2+)),tropylium(Tpm~+),N-methyl pyridinium(N-mPY*) and methyl viologen(MV^(2+)).The complexation with NH_4~+.Gdm~+ and DMDABCO2* is pronouncedly enhanced when the recognition process moved from bulk water to interface,whereas the complexation stabilities with Tpm~+,N-mPY~+ and MV2* increase slightly or even decrease to some extent.A more interesting phenomenon arises from the NH_4~+/Gdm~+ pair that the thermodynamic origin at interface differs definitely from each other although with similar association constants.The results were discussed in terms of differential driving forces,electrostatic,hydrogen bond as well as π-stacking interactions,originating from the unique physicochemical features of interfaces,mainly the polarity and dielectric constant.