Tuning the Molecular Packing of Self-Assembled Amphiphilic Pt^II Complexes by Varying the Hydrophilic Side-Chain Length.

ABSTRACT: Understanding the relationship between molecular design and packing modes constitutes one of the major challenges in self-assembly and is essential for the preparation of functional materials. Herein, we have achieved high precision control over the supramolecular packing of amphiphilic Pt^II complexes by systematic variation of the hydrophilic side-chain length. A novel approach of general applicability based on complementary X-ray diffraction and solid-state NMR spectroscopy has allowed us to establish a clear correlation between molecular features and supramolecular ordering. Systematically increasing the side-chain length gradually increases the steric demand and reduces the extent of aromatic interactions, thereby inducing a gradual shift in the molecular packing from parall

SUBMITTER: Herkert L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7986126 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature