Abstract
Self-assembly of cationic bolaamphiphiles is usually reported to form one-dimensional (1D) or zero-dimensional (0D), rather than two-dimensional (2D) structures. Here we have found a facile counterion-directed structure switch for such amphiphilic moieties. 0D/1D structures formed by self-assembly of cationic bolaamphiphiles can be converted into 2D planar structures by a simple counterion change to tosylate. As indicated by the single crystal structure and variable-temperature NMR studies, the strong binding between tosylate counterions and cationic headgroups drives the formation of 2D planar structures. It is highly anticipated that this approach may present as a simple methodology to control the stacking of the embedded conjugated cores in bolaamphiphiles, therefore modulating optoelectronic properties and function in such assemblies. This journal is
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4486-4493 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Chemical Science |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2013 |