Self-assembly of β-cyclodextrin-pillar[5]arene molecules into supramolecular nanoassemblies: morphology control by stimulus responsiveness and host–guest interactions
Jie Lü, Yingying Deng, Peng Liu, Qingqing Han, Long Yi Jin
Abstract
Various supramolecular nanoassemblies were constructed by amphiphilic β-cyclodextrin-pillar[5]arene molecules through modifying the molecular structures of the linker units and the formation of the host–guest molecules.
Topics & Concepts
PillarSupramolecular chemistryCyclodextrinAmphiphileMoleculeLinkerSelf-assemblyChemistryNanotechnologyMaterials scienceCopolymerOrganic chemistryComputer sciencePolymerEngineeringStructural engineeringOperating systemSupramolecular Chemistry and ComplexesSupramolecular Self-Assembly in MaterialsCrystallography and molecular interactions