Homologous size-extension of hybrid vanadate capsules – solid state structures, solution stability and surface deposition

Mariyatra B. Mahimaidoss, Sergey A. Krasnikov, Lukas Reck, Camelia I. Onet, John M. Breen, Nianyong Zhu, Bartosz Marzec, Igor V. Shvets, Wolfgang Schmitt

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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 languageEnglish
Article number50
Pages (from-to)2265-2267
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Issue number18
Early online date13 Dec 2013
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 04 Mar 2014

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