Abstract
The dimensions and cavity sizes of the molecular capsules with the general formula [V10O18L4]10− can be controlled modularly through the nature of the bifunctional, rigid organophosphonate ligands L1 and L2 (L1 = bis(4-phosphonatophenyl)ethyne and L2 = bis(4-phosphonatophenyl)butadiyne); the solution stability of the molecular entities as demonstrated by ESI-MS studies permits their assembly on the Au(111) surface on a sub-monolayer scale giving rise to a 2D supramolecular structure that is comparable to the packing arrangements of the capsules in the crystal structures.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 50 |
Pages (from-to) | 2265-2267 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Issue number | 18 |
Early online date | 13 Dec 2013 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 04 Mar 2014 |