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Grewal S, Srivastava A, Singh S, Venkataramani S. Structure-property relationship in functionalized azobenzene photoswitches and their supramolecular behavior. Photochem Photobiol 2024. [PMID: 38561925 DOI: 10.1111/php.13942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Herein, we report the design, synthesis, and supramolecular behavior of 30 structurally diverse photoresponsive azobenzene molecular systems. To establish structure-property relationships, azobenzenes appended with N-picolinyl and/or N-benzyl groups tethered directly through carboxamides or via triazolylmethyl carboxamide linkages were explored. We have evaluated the photoswitching characteristics and thermal stability of the Z isomers through systematic studies. All the targets were also screened for their aggregation behavior and supramolecular aspects. Among all the derivatives, a few carboxamide-based systems formed microcrystals upon aggregation, showing light responsiveness. In contrast, the derivatives tethered via triazolylmethyl carboxamide linkage exhibited hydrogel formation with excellent water-absorbing capacity. All supramolecular aspects of the morphology of the microcrystal and hydrogel states and their stimuli-responsiveness have been studied using spectroscopy and various microscopic techniques.
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- Surbhi Grewal
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, Manauli, Punjab, India
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- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, Manauli, Punjab, India
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- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, Manauli, Punjab, India
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- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, Manauli, Punjab, India
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Choi YJ, Koo J, Wi Y, Jang J, Oh M, Rim M, Ko H, Yoon WJ, You NH, Jeong KU. Coatable Negative Dispersion Retarder: Kinetically Controlled Self-Assembly Pathway of Butterfly-Shaped Molecular Building Blocks for the Construction of Nanocolumns. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:41000-41006. [PMID: 37585907 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Disc-shaped building blocks with columnar phases have attracted attention for their potential in optical applications, including a retarder. However, to achieve coatable high-performance optical films, it is essential to understand a subtle interaction balance between building blocks and relevant self-assembled behaviors during material processing. Herein, we studied a self-assembled nanocolumn evaluation of linear butterfly-shaped dendrons (T-A3D) consisting of thiophene-based conjugated core and flexible alkyl dendron. X-ray diffraction provided insight into the unique hexagonal columnar liquid crystal phase of T-A3D, driven by intermolecular hydrogen bonding and coplanarity of the thiophene-based conjugated core. The formation of a self-assembled nanocolumn with high mobility enabled the uniaxial orientation of butterfly-shaped T-A3D on the aligned rod-shaped nematic reactive mesogens, resulting in a transparent and colorless two-layered negative retarder. The self-assembled nanocolumn consisting of butterfly-shaped molecule would break a new ground for developing advanced optical thin films.
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- Yu-Jin Choi
- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology and Department of Nanoconvergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
- Materials Department, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology and Department of Nanoconvergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology and Department of Nanoconvergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology and Department of Nanoconvergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology and Department of Nanoconvergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology and Department of Nanoconvergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology and Department of Nanoconvergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
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- Institute of Advanced Composite Materials, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Chudong-ro 92, Bongdong-eup, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk 55324, South Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology and Department of Nanoconvergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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Kumar P, Bala I, De R, Kumar Pal S, Venkataramani S. Light Modulated Reversible "On-Off" Transformation of Arylazoheteroarene Based Discotics in Nematic Organization. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202202876. [PMID: 36205928 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202202876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Three benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxamide (BTA) core-based molecular systems appended with phenylazo-3,5-dimethylisoxazole photoswitches at the peripheral position through variable-length alkoxy chains have been designed and synthesized. The supramolecular interactions of the mesogens provided discotic nematic liquid crystalline assembly as confirmed by polarized optical microscopy (POM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies. Spectroscopic studies confirmed the reversible photoswitching and excellent thermal stability of the photoswitched states in solution phase and thin film. Also, atomic force microscopic (AFM) and POM investigations demonstrated the morphological changes in the self-assembly induced by the photoirradiation as monitored by the changes in the height profiles and optical appearance of the textures, respectively. Remarkably, the liquid crystalline discotic molecules showed reversible "on and off states" controlled by light at ambient temperature.
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- Pravesh Kumar
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Knowledge City Manauli, 140306, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Knowledge City Manauli, 140306, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Knowledge City Manauli, 140306, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Knowledge City Manauli, 140306, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Knowledge City Manauli, 140306, Punjab, India
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Kumar P, Gupta D, Grewal S, Srivastava A, Kumar Gaur A, Venkataramani S. Multiple Azoarenes Based Systems - Photoswitching, Supramolecular Chemistry and Application Prospects. CHEM REC 2022; 22:e202200074. [PMID: 35860915 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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In the recent decades, the investigations on photoresponsive molecular systems with multiple azoarenes are quite popular in diverse perspectives ranging from fundamental understanding of multiple photoswitches, supramolecular chemistry, and various application prospects. In fact, several insightful and conceptual designs of such systems were investigated with architectural distinctions. In particular, the demonstration of applications such as data storage with the help of multistate or orthogonal photoswitches, light modulation of catalysis via cooperative switching, sensors using supramolecular host-guest interactions, and materials such as liquid crystals, grating, actuators, etc. are some of the milestones in this area. Herein, we cover the recent advancements in the research areas of multiazoarenes containing systems that have been classified into Type-1 {linear, non-linear, and core-based (A)}, Type-2 {tripodal C3 -symmetric (C3)} and Type-3 {macrocyclic (M)} structural motifs.
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- Pravesh Kumar
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, Sector 81, Knowledge City, SAS Nagar, Manauli (PO), Punjab, 140306, INDIA
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, Sector 81, Knowledge City, SAS Nagar, Manauli (PO), Punjab, 140306, INDIA
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, Sector 81, Knowledge City, SAS Nagar, Manauli (PO), Punjab, 140306, INDIA
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, Sector 81, Knowledge City, SAS Nagar, Manauli (PO), Punjab, 140306, INDIA
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, Sector 81, Knowledge City, SAS Nagar, Manauli (PO), Punjab, 140306, INDIA
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, Sector 81, Knowledge City, SAS Nagar, Manauli (PO), Punjab, 140306, INDIA
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Evidence of Counterion Size Effect on the Stability of Columnar Phase of Ionic Liquid Crystals Based on Pyridinium Salts Derived from N-3,4,5-Tri(alkyloxy)-benzyl-4-pyridones. CRYSTALS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst12050715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The synthesis and characterization of novel ionic liquid crystals based on pyridinium salts with Br− and PF6− counterions are described in this work. These pyridinium salts were derived from 4-hydroxypyridine, both by N- and O-alkylation. The 3,4,5-tri(alkyloxy)-benzyl mesogenic unit was attached to the nitrogen atom of the pyridinium ring. Alkyl chains with a different number of carbon atoms (6, 8, 10, 12 and 14) were employed in order to show the effect on the stability of mesophase. The POM (polarizing optical microscopy) and XRD (powder X-ray diffraction) studies indicated that bromide salts with shorter chains C6, C8 and C10 do not show mesomorphic properties, while longer chain analogues with C12 and C14 exhibit two enantiotropic columnar phases. Surprisingly, the pyridinium salts with the larger size PF6− counterion do not exhibit liquid crystal properties.
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Grewal S, Kumar P, Roy S, Bala I, Sah C, Kumar Pal S, Venkataramani S. Deciphering Internal and External π-Conjugation in C 3 -Symmetric Multiple Azobenzene Connected Systems in Self-Assembly. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202104602. [PMID: 35166400 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202104602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Two tripodal C3 -symmetric photoswitchable molecular systems T1 and T2 are reported that have extended conjugation at external and internal positions using an acryl group. The influence of the extended π-bonds in their absorption properties, thermal relaxation of the photoisomers and their propensities in forming supramolecular self-assemblies have been explored through spectroscopy, and microscopic studies. In particular, the investigations on the self-assembly have been carried out using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), polarized optical microscopy (POM), X-ray diffraction studies (XRD) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Remarkably, the position of the acryl group influences the behaviour of the two target molecules in supramolecular assembly, and also in the formation of photoresponsive organic hydrogels or microcrystals.
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- Surbhi Grewal
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali, Punjab, 140306, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali, Punjab, 140306, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali, Punjab, 140306, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali, Punjab, 140306, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali, Punjab, 140306, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali, Punjab, 140306, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali, Punjab, 140306, India
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Koch M, Saphiannikova M, Guskova O. Cyclic Photoisomerization of Azobenzene in Atomistic Simulations: Modeling the Effect of Light on Columnar Aggregates of Azo Stars. Molecules 2021; 26:7674. [PMID: 34946756 PMCID: PMC8709326 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26247674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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This computational study investigates the influence of light on supramolecular aggregates of three-arm azobenzene stars. Every star contains three azobenzene (azo) moieties, each able to undergo reversible photoisomerization. In solution, the azo stars build column-shaped supramolecular aggregates. Previous experimental works report severe morphological changes of these aggregates under UV-Vis light. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms are still debated. Here we aim to elucidate how light affects the structure and stability of the columnar stacks on the molecular scale. The system is investigated using fully atomistic molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. To implement the effects of light, we first developed a stochastic model of the cyclic photoisomerization of azobenzene. This model reproduces the collective photoisomerization kinetics of the azo stars in good agreement with theory and previous experiments. We then apply light of various intensities and wavelengths on an equilibrated columnar stack of azo stars in water. The simulations indicate that the aggregate does not break into separate fragments upon light irradiation. Instead, the stack develops defects in the form of molecular shifts and reorientations and, as a result, it eventually loses its columnar shape. The mechanism and driving forces behind this order-disorder structural transition are clarified based on the simulations. In the end, we provide a new interpretation of the experimentally observed morphological changes.
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- Markus Koch
- Institute Theory of Polymers, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, Hohe Str. 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany;
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- Institute Theory of Polymers, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, Hohe Str. 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany;
- Dresden Center for Computational Materials Science (DCMS), Technische Universität Dresden, 01062 Dresden, Germany
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- Institute Theory of Polymers, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, Hohe Str. 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany;
- Dresden Center for Computational Materials Science (DCMS), Technische Universität Dresden, 01062 Dresden, Germany
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Drummer M, Liang C, Kreger K, Rosenfeldt S, Greiner A, Schmidt HW. Stable Mesoscale Nonwovens of Electrospun Polyacrylonitrile and Interpenetrating Supramolecular 1,3,5-Benzenetrisamide Fibers as Efficient Carriers for Gold Nanoparticles. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:34818-34828. [PMID: 34254773 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c06442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The immobilization of metal nanoparticles without agglomeration and leaching within composite nonwovens is often challenging and of great importance, for example, for catalytic applications. In this study, we prepared composite nonwovens based on electrospun polyacrylonitrile (PAN) short fibers and supramolecular terpyridine-functionalized benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxamide (BTA1) nanofibers by a sheet-forming wet-laid process. The formation of an interpenetrating and entangled network of supramolecular BTA1 nanofibers and PAN short fibers results in mechanically stable mesoscale nonwovens. Because of the peripheral terpyridine substituents of the BTA1, nonaggregated gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) could be immobilized efficiently in the composite nonwovens. The functionality of the resulting AuNPs-loaded composite nonwovens was verified by catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol to 4-aminophenol as a standard model reaction. The AuNPs-loaded PAN/BTA1 composite nonwovens showed high catalytic activity, reusability, and excellent stability.
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- Markus Drummer
- Macromolecular Chemistry and Bavarian Polymer Institute, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth 95447, Germany
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- Macromolecular Chemistry and Bavarian Polymer Institute, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth 95447, Germany
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- Macromolecular Chemistry and Bavarian Polymer Institute, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth 95447, Germany
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- Sabine Rosenfeldt Physical Chemistry I and Bavarian Polymer Institute, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth 95447, Germany
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- Macromolecular Chemistry and Bavarian Polymer Institute, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth 95447, Germany
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- Macromolecular Chemistry and Bavarian Polymer Institute, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth 95447, Germany
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Choi YJ, Park S, Kang DG, Lim SI, Koo J, Tran DT, Park S, Jeong KU. Transfer and Amplification of Iodine-Based Diacetylene Amphiphiles to Anisotropic Optical Properties by Uniaxial Orientation in Thin Films. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:22884-22890. [PMID: 33955741 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c22457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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For flexible displays, there is a desperate need for a broadband coatable polarizer that can absorb light in a specific direction. Conventional polarizers fabricated by the polymer stretching process are too thick (50-200 μm) to be used as polarizers that can be applied to antireflective films in flexible displays. For the development of the broadband coatable thin film polarizer, diacetylene (DA) amphiphiles containing I- or I3- are newly designed and synthesized, and the content of DA amphiphiles in the 4,6-decadiyne solvent is optimized to form a lyotropic liquid crystal (LLC) phase. Topochemical polymerization of uniaxially oriented iodine-based DA not only stabilizes the film but also broadens the polarization light region from 350 to 700 nm. The transfer and amplification of iodine and DA functions in uniaxially oriented thin films enable the fabrication of broadband coatable thin film polarizers.
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- Yu-Jin Choi
- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology, Department of Nano Convergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology, Department of Nano Convergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology, Department of Nano Convergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology, Department of Nano Convergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology, Department of Nano Convergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology, Department of Nano Convergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology, Department of Nano Convergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology, Department of Nano Convergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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Gupta D, Gaur AK, Kumar P, Kumar H, Mahadevan A, Devi S, Roy S, Venkataramani S. Tuning of Bistability, Thermal Stability of the Metastable States, and Application Prospects in the C 3 -Symmetric Designs of Multiple Azo(hetero)arenes Systems. Chemistry 2021; 27:3463-3472. [PMID: 33107995 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202004620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Light-responsive molecular systems with multiple photoswitches in C3 -symmetric designs have enormous application potential. The design part of such molecular systems is critical due to its influence in several properties associated with the photoswitches. In order to tune, and in the evaluation of the design-property relationship, we synthesized 18 tripodal systems with variations in the core, linkers, connectivity, and azo(hetero)arene photoswitches. Through extensive spectroscopic and computational studies, we envisaged the factors controlling near-quantitative photoisomerization in both the directions (bistability) and the thermal stability of the metastable states. Furthermore, we also evaluated the impact of designs in obtaining reversible photo-responsive sol-gel phase transitions, solvatochromism, photo- and thermochromism.
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- Debapriya Gupta
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Knowledge City, Manauli, 140306, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Knowledge City, Manauli, 140306, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Knowledge City, Manauli, 140306, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Knowledge City, Manauli, 140306, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Knowledge City, Manauli, 140306, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Knowledge City, Manauli, 140306, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Knowledge City, Manauli, 140306, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Knowledge City, Manauli, 140306, Punjab, India
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Pillar[5]arene based conjugated macrocycle polymers with unique photocatalytic selectivity. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2020.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Choi YJ, Jung D, Lim SI, Yoon WJ, Kim DY, Jeong KU. Diacetylene-Functionalized Dendrons: Self-Assembled and Photopolymerized Three-Dimensional Networks for Advanced Self-Healing and Wringing Soft Materials. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:33239-33245. [PMID: 32602691 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c08137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The physical properties of supramolecular soft materials strongly depend on the molecular packing structures constructed by thermodynamically and kinetically controlled molecular self-assembly. To investigate the relationship between molecular function and self-assembled molecular packing structure, a series of diacetylene (DA)-based supramolecules was synthesized by chemically connecting flexible dendrons to DA with amide (aDA-D) or ester (eDA-D) functions. The three-dimensional (3D) organogel network of amide-functionalized aDA-D was prepared in both polar and nonpolar solvents due to the intermolecular hydrogen bonding. 3D networks of aDA-D can be further stabilized by topochemical photopolymerization. The self-healing behavior of aDA-D was observed in the sheet-like structure formed in n-dodecane by the hydrophobic interaction between the gelator and solvent. The wringing behavior of aDA-D was also demonstrated using the dynamic interaction of amide function with n-butanol solvent. Kinetically controlled and photostabilized 3D networks can be a key component from biomedical devices to soft robotic applications.
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- Yu-Jin Choi
- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology, Department of Nanoconvergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology, Department of Nanoconvergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology, Department of Nanoconvergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology, Department of Nanoconvergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Functional Composite Materials Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Bongdong 55324, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology, Department of Nanoconvergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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VandenBerg MA, Sahoo JK, Zou L, McCarthy W, Webber MJ. Divergent Self-Assembly Pathways to Hierarchically Organized Networks of Isopeptide-Modified Discotics under Kinetic Control. ACS NANO 2020; 14:5491-5505. [PMID: 32297733 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b09610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Natural proteins traverse complex free energy landscapes to assemble into hierarchically organized structures, often through stimuli-directed kinetic pathways in response to relevant biological cues. Bioinspired strategies have sought to emulate the complexity, dynamicity, and modularity exhibited in these natural processes with synthetic analogues. However, these efforts are limited by many factors that complicate the rational design and predictable assembly of synthetic constructs, especially in aqueous environments. Herein, a model discotic amphiphile gelator is described that undergoes pathway-dependent structural maturation when exposed to varying application rates of a pH stimulus, investigated by electron microscopy, spectroscopy, and X-ray scattering techniques. Under the direction of a slowly changing pH stimulus, complex hierarchical assemblies result, characterized by mesoscale elongated "superstructure" bundles embedded in a percolated mesh of narrow nanofibers. In contrast, the assembly under a rapidly applied pH stimulus is characterized by homogeneous structures that are reminiscent of the superstructures arising from the more deliberate path, except with significantly reduced scale and concomitantly large increases in bulk rheological properties. This synthetic system bears resemblance to the pathway complexity and hierarchical ordering observed for native structures, such as collagen, and points to fundamental design principles that might be applied toward enhanced control of the properties of supramolecular self-assembly across length scales.
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- Michael A VandenBerg
- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, United States
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Savchenko V, Koch M, Pavlov AS, Saphiannikova M, Guskova O. Stacks of Azobenzene Stars: Self-Assembly Scenario and Stabilising Forces Quantified in Computer Modelling. Molecules 2019; 24:E4387. [PMID: 31801297 PMCID: PMC6930662 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24234387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2019] [Revised: 11/25/2019] [Accepted: 11/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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In this paper, the columnar supramolecular aggregates of photosensitive star-shaped azobenzenes with benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxamide core and azobenzene arms are analyzed theoretically by applying a combination of computer simulation techniques. Without a light stimulus, the azobenzene arms adopt the trans-state and build one-dimensional columns of stacked molecules during the first stage of the noncovalent association. These columnar aggregates represent the structural elements of more complex experimentally observed morphologies-fibers, spheres, gels, and others. Here, we determine the most favorable mutual orientations of the trans-stars in the stack in terms of (i) the π - π distance between the cores lengthwise the aggregate, (ii) the lateral displacements due to slippage and (iii) the rotation promoting the helical twist and chirality of the aggregate. To this end, we calculate the binding energy diagrams using density functional theory. The model predictions are further compared with available experimental data. The intermolecular forces responsible for the stability of the stacks in crystals are quantified using Hirshfeld surface analysis. Finally, to characterize the self-assembly mechanism of the stars in solution, we calculate the hydrogen bond lengths, the normalized dipole moments and the binding energies as functions of the columnar length. For this, molecular dynamics trajectories are analyzed. Finally, we conclude about the cooperative nature of the self-assembly of star-shaped azobenzenes with benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxamide core in aqueous solution.
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- Vladyslav Savchenko
- Dresden Center for Computational Materials Science (DCMS), Technische Universität Dresden, 01062 Dresden, Germany; (V.S.); (M.S.)
- Institute Theory of Polymers, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, Hohe Str. 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany;
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- Institute Theory of Polymers, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, Hohe Str. 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany;
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Technology, Tver State University, Sadovyj per. 35, Tver 170002, Russia;
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- Dresden Center for Computational Materials Science (DCMS), Technische Universität Dresden, 01062 Dresden, Germany; (V.S.); (M.S.)
- Institute Theory of Polymers, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, Hohe Str. 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany;
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- Dresden Center for Computational Materials Science (DCMS), Technische Universität Dresden, 01062 Dresden, Germany; (V.S.); (M.S.)
- Institute Theory of Polymers, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, Hohe Str. 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany;
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Koch M, Saphiannikova M, Guskova O. Do Columns of Azobenzene Stars Disassemble under Light Illumination? LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2019; 35:14659-14669. [PMID: 31627699 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.9b02960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The clustering properties of star-shaped molecules comprising three photochromic azobenzene-containing arms are investigated with specific focus on the influence of light on these structures. Previous experimental works report self-assembly of azobenzene stars in aqueous solution into long columnar clusters that are detectable using optical microscopy. These clusters appear to vanish under UV irradiation, which is known to induce trans-to-cis photoisomerization of the azobenzene groups. We have performed MD simulations, density functional theory, and density functional tight binding calculations to determine conformational properties and binding energies of these clusters. Our simulation data suggest that the binding strength of the clusters is large enough to prevent a breaking along their main axis. We conclude that very likely other mechanisms lead to the apparent disappearance of the clusters.
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- Markus Koch
- Institute Theory of Polymers , Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden , Hohe Str. 6 , 01069 Dresden , Germany
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- Institute Theory of Polymers , Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden , Hohe Str. 6 , 01069 Dresden , Germany
- Dresden Center for Computational Materials Science (DCMS) , Technische Universität Dresden , 01062 Dresden , Germany
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- Institute Theory of Polymers , Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden , Hohe Str. 6 , 01069 Dresden , Germany
- Dresden Center for Computational Materials Science (DCMS) , Technische Universität Dresden , 01062 Dresden , Germany
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Kim DY, Jeong KU. Light responsive liquid crystal soft matters: structures, properties, and applications. LIQUID CRYSTALS TODAY 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/1358314x.2019.1653588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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- Dae-Yoon Kim
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology, Chonbuk National University, Jeonbuk, Korea
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Choi YJ, Yoon WJ, Bang G, Jeong J, Lee JH, Kim N, Jeong KU. Coatable Compensator for Flexible Display: Single-Layered Negative Dispersion Retarder Fabricated by Coating, Self-Assembling, and Polymerizing Host-Guest Reactive Mesogens. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:17766-17773. [PMID: 31007007 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b02571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Antireflective films for flexible display devices should be made by a coating process rather than a stretching process. Additionally, the compensator, which is the core of the antireflective film, must exhibit a wavelength-independent phase retardation in the visible-light region to act as an ideal retarder. To satisfy all of these requirements, we intend to make a single-layered negative dispersion retarder (SNDR) with a single coating process followed by polymer stabilization. To achieve this goal, X-shaped reactive mesogen (X2RM) is newly synthesized as a guest RM and mixed into a host RM that exhibits a smectic A mesophase. Based on the thermal, spectroscopic, microscopic, and scattering analyses combined with computer simulation, the content of X2RM in the HCM026 molecule is optimized to be 40 wt %. The SNDR thin film is fabricated by coating the optimized H-G mixture on the rubbed alignment substrate and subsequent heat treatment. The trans-to-cis photoisomerization of imine bond can help X2RM to be located in the smectic interlayer of the HCM026. The molecular long axis of HCM026 is parallel to the rubbing direction of the alignment layer and the conjugated benzene rings of X2RM aligned perpendicular to the molecular long axis of smectic RM, which is the ideal molecular arrangement of negative dispersion retarder. Additionally, polarized UV polymerization improves the mechanical and chemical stability as well as the molecular orientation of SNDR.
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- Environmental Materials R&D Center , Korea Automotive Technology Institute , Cheonan 330-912 , Republic of Korea
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Li C, Tan J, Guan Z, Zhang Q. A Three‐Armed Polymer with Tunable Self‐Assembly and Self‐Healing Properties Based on Benzene‐1,3,5‐tricarboxamide and Metal–Ligand Interactions. Macromol Rapid Commun 2019; 40:e1800909. [DOI: 10.1002/marc.201800909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Revised: 02/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Chunmei Li
- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions and Department of Applied ChemistrySchool of Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an 710072 China
- Department of ChemistryUniversity of California Irvine CA 92697 USA
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions and Department of Applied ChemistrySchool of Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an 710072 China
- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials EngineeringShaanxi University of Science and Technology Xi'an 710021 China
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of California Irvine CA 92697 USA
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions and Department of Applied ChemistrySchool of Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an 710072 China
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Koo J, Lim SI, Lee SH, Kim JS, Yu YT, Lee CR, Kim DY, Jeong KU. Polarized Light Emission from Uniaxially Oriented and Polymer-Stabilized AIE Luminogen Thin Films. Macromolecules 2019. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.8b02513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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Devi S, Bala I, Gupta SP, Kumar P, Pal SK, Venkataramani S. Reversibly photoswitchable alkoxy azobenzenes connected benzenetricarboxamide discotic liquid crystals with perpetual long range columnar assembly. Org Biomol Chem 2019; 17:1947-1954. [DOI: 10.1039/c8ob01579a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Reversibly photoswitchable discotic liquid crystals (DLCs) with no change in columnar assembly.
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- Sudha Devi
- Department of Chemical Sciences
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
- Manauli-140306
- India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
- Manauli-140306
- India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
- Manauli-140306
- India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
- Manauli-140306
- India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
- Manauli-140306
- India
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Ding Z, Ma Y, Shang H, Zhang H, Jiang S. Fluorescence Regulation and Photoresponsivity in AIEE Supramolecular Gels Based on a Cyanostilbene Modified Benzene‐1,3,5‐Tricarboxamide Derivative. Chemistry 2018; 25:315-322. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201804135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Zeyang Ding
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and MaterialsCollege of ChemistryJilin University Changchun 130012 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and MaterialsCollege of ChemistryJilin University Changchun 130012 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and MaterialsCollege of ChemistryJilin University Changchun 130012 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and MaterialsCollege of ChemistryJilin University Changchun 130012 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and MaterialsCollege of ChemistryJilin University Changchun 130012 P. R. China
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Park M, Kang DG, Choi YJ, Yoon WJ, Koo J, Park SH, Ahn S, Jeong KU. Kinetically Controlled Polymorphic Superstructures of Pyrene-Based Asymmetric Liquid Crystal Dendron: Relationship Between Hierarchical Superstructures and Photophysical Properties. Chemistry 2018; 24:9015-9021. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201801284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Revised: 04/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Minwook Park
- BK21 Plus Haptic Polymer Composite Research Team; Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology; Chonbuk National University; Jeonju Jeonbuk 54896 Korea
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- BK21 Plus Haptic Polymer Composite Research Team; Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology; Chonbuk National University; Jeonju Jeonbuk 54896 Korea
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- BK21 Plus Haptic Polymer Composite Research Team; Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology; Chonbuk National University; Jeonju Jeonbuk 54896 Korea
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- BK21 Plus Haptic Polymer Composite Research Team; Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology; Chonbuk National University; Jeonju Jeonbuk 54896 Korea
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- BK21 Plus Haptic Polymer Composite Research Team; Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology; Chonbuk National University; Jeonju Jeonbuk 54896 Korea
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- BK21 Plus Haptic Polymer Composite Research Team; Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology; Chonbuk National University; Jeonju Jeonbuk 54896 Korea
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- Institute of Advanced Composite Materials; Korea Institute of Science and Technology; Jeonbuk 565-905 Korea
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- BK21 Plus Haptic Polymer Composite Research Team; Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology; Chonbuk National University; Jeonju Jeonbuk 54896 Korea
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Choi YJ, Kim JT, Yoon WJ, Kang DG, Park M, Kim DY, Lee MH, Ahn SK, Jeong KU. Azobenzene Molecular Machine: Light-Induced Wringing Gel Fabricated from Asymmetric Macrogelator. ACS Macro Lett 2018; 7:576-581. [PMID: 35632934 DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.8b00167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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To develop light-triggered wringing gels, an asymmetric macrogelator (1AZ3BP) was newly synthesized by the chemically bridging a photoisomerizable azobenzene (1AZ) molecular machine and a biphenyl-based (3BP) dendron with a 1,4-phenylenediformamide connector. 1AZ3BP was self-assembled into a layered superstructure in the bulk state, but 1AZ3BP formed a three-dimensional (3D) network organogel in solution. Upon irradiating UV light onto the 3D network organogel, the solvent of the organogel was squeezed and the 3D network was converted to the layered morphology. It was realized that the metastable 3D network organogels were fabricated mainly due to the nanophase separation in solution. UV isomerization of 1AZ3BP provided sufficient molecular mobility to form strong hydrogen bonds for the construction of the stable layered superstructure. The light-triggered wringing gels can be smartly applied in remote-controlled generators, liquid storages, and sensors.
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- Yu-Jin Choi
- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology and Department of Flexible and Printable Electronics, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology and Department of Flexible and Printable Electronics, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology and Department of Flexible and Printable Electronics, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology and Department of Flexible and Printable Electronics, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology and Department of Flexible and Printable Electronics, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology and Department of Flexible and Printable Electronics, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology and Department of Flexible and Printable Electronics, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology and Department of Flexible and Printable Electronics, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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Hsu C, Cheng SZD. The Deconstruction of Supramolecular Structures Based on Modular Precise Macromolecules. MACROMOL CHEM PHYS 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/macp.201700390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Chih‐Hao Hsu
- The Molecular Foundry Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Berkeley CA 94720 USA
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- Department of Polymer Science College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering The University of Akron Akron OH 44325 USA
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Koch M, Saphiannikova M, Santer S, Guskova O. Photoisomers of Azobenzene Star with a Flat Core: Theoretical Insights into Multiple States from DFT and MD Perspective. J Phys Chem B 2017; 121:8854-8867. [PMID: 28832166 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.7b07350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This study focuses on comparing physical properties of photoisomers of an azobenzene star with benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxamide core. Three azobenzene arms of the molecule undergo a reversible trans-cis isomerization upon UV-vis light illumination giving rise to multiple states from the planar all-trans one, via two mixed states to the kinked all-cis isomer. Employing density functional theory, we characterize the structural and photophysical properties of each state indicating a role the planar core plays in the coupling between azobenzene chromophores. To characterize the light-triggered switching of solvophilicity/solvophobicity of the star, the difference in solvation free energy is calculated for the transfer of an azobenzene star from its gas phase to implicit or explicit solvents. For the latter case, classical all-atom molecular dynamics simulations of aqueous solutions of azobenzene star are performed employing the polymer consistent force field to shed light on the thermodynamics of explicit hydration as a function of the isomerization state and on the structuring of water around the star. From the analysis of two contributions to the free energy of hydration, the nonpolar van der Waals and the electrostatic terms, it is concluded that isomerization specificity largely determines the polarity of the molecule and the solute-solvent electrostatic interactions. This convertible hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity together with readjustable occupied volume and the surface area accessible to water, affects the self-assembly/disassembly of the azobenzene star with a flat core triggered by light.
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- Markus Koch
- Institute Theory of Polymers, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden , Hohe Str. 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany.,Institute of Theoretical Physics, Technische Universität Dresden , Zellescher Weg 17, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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- Institute Theory of Polymers, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden , Hohe Str. 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany.,Dresden Center for Computational Materials Science (DCMS), Technische Universität Dresden , 01069 Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Physics and Astronomy, University of Potsdam , Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24/25, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
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- Institute Theory of Polymers, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden , Hohe Str. 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany.,Dresden Center for Computational Materials Science (DCMS), Technische Universität Dresden , 01069 Dresden, Germany
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Choi YJ, Yoon WJ, Kim DY, Park M, Lee Y, Jung D, Kim JS, Yu YT, Lee CR, Jeong KU. Stimuli-responsive liquid crystal physical gels based on the hierarchical superstructures of benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxamide macrogelators. Polym Chem 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7py00134g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Stimuli-responsive liquid crystal physical gels (LCPGs) were fabricated by using the hierarchical superstructures of benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxamide macrogelators in a host nematic LC medium.
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- Yu-Jin Choi
- BK21 Plus Haptic Polymer Composite Research Team & Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology Chonbuk National University
- Jeonju 54896
- Republic of Korea
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- BK21 Plus Haptic Polymer Composite Research Team & Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology Chonbuk National University
- Jeonju 54896
- Republic of Korea
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- BK21 Plus Haptic Polymer Composite Research Team & Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology Chonbuk National University
- Jeonju 54896
- Republic of Korea
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- BK21 Plus Haptic Polymer Composite Research Team & Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology Chonbuk National University
- Jeonju 54896
- Republic of Korea
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- BK21 Plus Haptic Polymer Composite Research Team & Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology Chonbuk National University
- Jeonju 54896
- Republic of Korea
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- BK21 Plus Haptic Polymer Composite Research Team & Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology Chonbuk National University
- Jeonju 54896
- Republic of Korea
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- Division of Advanced Materials Engineering
- Chonbuk National University
- Jeonju 54896
- Republic of Korea
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- Division of Advanced Materials Engineering
- Chonbuk National University
- Jeonju 54896
- Republic of Korea
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- Division of Advanced Materials Engineering
- Chonbuk National University
- Jeonju 54896
- Republic of Korea
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- BK21 Plus Haptic Polymer Composite Research Team & Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology Chonbuk National University
- Jeonju 54896
- Republic of Korea
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Kang DG, Park M, Kim DY, Goh M, Kim N, Jeong KU. Heat Transfer Organic Materials: Robust Polymer Films with the Outstanding Thermal Conductivity Fabricated by the Photopolymerization of Uniaxially Oriented Reactive Discogens. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2016; 8:30492-30501. [PMID: 27762538 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b10256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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For the development of advanced heat transfer organic materials (HTOMs) with excellent thermal conductivities, triphenylene-based reactive discogens, 2,3,6,7,10,11-hexakis(but-3-enyloxy)triphenylene (HABET) and 4,4',4″,4‴,4'''',4'''''-(triphenylene-2,3,6,7,10,11-hexaylhexakis(oxy))hexakis(butane-1-thiol) (THBT), were synthesized as discotic liquid crystal (DLC) monomers and cross-linkers, respectively. A temperature-composition phase diagram of HABET-THBT mixtures was first established based on their thermal and microscopic analyses. From the experimental results, it was realized that the thermal conductivity of DLC HTOM was strongly affected by the molecular organizations on a macroscopic length scale. Macroscopic orientation of self-assembled columns in DLC HTOMs was effectively achieved under the rotating magnetic fields and successfully stabilized by the photopolymerization. The DLC HTOM polymer-stabilized at the LC phase exhibited the remarkable thermal conductivity above 1 W/mK. When the DLC HTOM was macroscopically oriented, the thermal conductivity was estimated to be 3 W/mK along the in-plane direction of DLC molecule. The outstanding thermal conductivity of DLC HTOM should be originated not only from the high content of two-dimensional aromatic discogens but also from the macroscopically oriented and self-assembled DLC. The newly developed DLC HTOM with an outstanding thermal conductivity as well as with an excellent mechanical sustainability can be applied as directional heat dissipating materials in electronic and display devices.
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- Dong-Gue Kang
- BK21 Plus Haptic Polymer Composite Research Team & Department of Polymer Nano Science and Technology, Chonbuk National University , Jeonju 561-756, Korea
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- BK21 Plus Haptic Polymer Composite Research Team & Department of Polymer Nano Science and Technology, Chonbuk National University , Jeonju 561-756, Korea
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- BK21 Plus Haptic Polymer Composite Research Team & Department of Polymer Nano Science and Technology, Chonbuk National University , Jeonju 561-756, Korea
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- Carbon Composite Materials Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology , Jeonbuk 565-905, Wanju-gun, Korea
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- Smart Materials R&D Center, Korea Automotive Technology Institute , Cheonan 330-912, Korea
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- BK21 Plus Haptic Polymer Composite Research Team & Department of Polymer Nano Science and Technology, Chonbuk National University , Jeonju 561-756, Korea
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Samanta A, Liu Z, Nalluri SKM, Zhang Y, Schatz GC, Stoddart JF. Supramolecular Double-Helix Formation by Diastereoisomeric Conformations of Configurationally Enantiomeric Macrocycles. J Am Chem Soc 2016; 138:14469-14480. [PMID: 27709916 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.6b09258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Solid-state superstructures, resulting from assemblies programmed by homochirality, are attracting considerable attention. In addition, artificial double-helical architectures are being investigated, especially in relation to the ways in which homochiral small molecules can be induced to yield helical forms as a result of chiral induction. Herein, we report the highly specific self-assembly upon crystallization of a double-helical superstructure from an enantiopure macrocyclic dimer which adopts two diastereoisomeric conformations in a molar ratio of 1.5:1 in dimethyl sulfoxide. These two conformational diastereoisomers self-organize-and self-sort-in the crystalline phase in equimolar proportions to form two single-handed helices which are complementary to each other, giving rise to the assembly of a double helix that is stabilized by intermolecular [C-H···O] and π-π stacking interactions. The observed self-sorting phenomenon occurs on going from a mixed-solvent system containing two equilibrating conformational diastereoisomers, presumably present in unequal molar proportions, into the solid state. The diastereoisomeric conformations are captured upon crystallization in a 1:1 molar ratio in the double-helical superstructure, whose handedness is dictated by the choice of the enantiomeric macrocyclic dimer. The interconversion of the two conformational diastereoisomers derived from each configurationally enantiomeric macrocycle was investigated in CD3SOCD3 solution by variable-temperature 1H NMR spectroscopy (VT NMR) and circular dichroism (VT CD). The merging of the resonances for the protons corresponding to the two diastereoisomers at a range of coalescence temperatures in the VT NMR spectra and occurrence of the isosbestic points in the VT CD spectra indicate that the two diastereoisomers are interconverting slowly in solution on the 1H NMR time scale but rapidly on the laboratory time scale. To the best of our knowledge, the self-assembly of such solid-state superstructures from two conformational diastereoisomers of a homochiral macrocycle is a rare, if not unique, occurrence.
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- Avik Samanta
- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University , 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208-3113, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University , 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208-3113, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University , 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208-3113, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University , 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208-3113, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University , 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208-3113, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University , 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208-3113, United States
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