A modular approach towards functional supramolecular aggregates – subtle structural differences inducing liquid crystallinity. Issue 55 (17th June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pfletscher, Michael; Wölper, Christoph; Gutmann, Jochen S.; Mezger, Markus; Giese, Michael
• Is Part Of: Chemical communications. Volume 52:Issue 55(2016)
• Page Start: 8549
• Page End: 8552
• Publication Date: 2016-06-17
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540
• DOI: 10.1039/c6cc03966a
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-7345

Abstract

Abstract : A modular approach towards photo-responsive supramolecular liquid crystals is described, allowing efficient screening of complementary binding blocks for the design of functional materials. Abstract : Herein we report an efficient modular approach to supramolecular functional materials. Hierarchical self-assembly of azopyridine derivatives and hydrogen-bond donors yielded discotic assemblies. Subtle differences in the core units introduced mesomorphic behaviour and fast photo-response of the liquid crystals based on phloroglucinol. The presented results prove the benefits of a modular methodology towards highly responsive materials with tailor-made properties.