Supramolecular light-harvesting systems enabled by amphiphiles
Qing Liu, Ming Hu, Guangping Sun, Tangxin Xiao
Abstract
, cyclodextrins, cucurbiturils, calixarenes, and pillararenes) and dye-derived guests, leading to organized nanostructures for energy transfer. We discuss the key advantages of these aqueous systems, including enhanced stability, environmentally benign preparation, and facile loading of multiple acceptors for multistep energy transfer. Finally, we provide perspectives on design strategies toward more efficient, stimuli-responsive, and multifunctional supramolecular LH platforms.
Topics & Concepts
Supramolecular chemistryAmphiphileEthylene glycolNanotechnologyAqueous solutionNanostructureChemistryMaterials scienceSelf-assemblySupramolecular assemblyCombinatorial chemistrySupramolecular chiralityAcceptorRotaxaneCovalent bondEnergy transferFörster resonance energy transferDiimideBiomimeticsAqueous mediumDynamic covalent chemistryDesign elements and principlesArtificial photosynthesisEnvironmentally friendlySupramolecular Self-Assembly in MaterialsSupramolecular Chemistry and ComplexesMolecular Sensors and Ion Detection