Phenylene segments of zigzag carbon nanotubes synthesized by metal-mediated dimerization
Xuan‐Wen Chen, Ke‐Shan Chu, Rong‐Jing Wei, Zhen‐Lin Qiu, Chun Tang, Yuan‐Zhi Tan
Abstract
Two types of macrocycles were synthesized by gold-mediated dimerization, representing the phenylene cutouts of zigzag carbon nanotubes. These macrocycles showed intriguing optical and supramolecular assembly properties.
Topics & Concepts
ZigzagCarbon nanotubeMaterials scienceSupramolecular chemistryQuantum yieldConjugated systemPhenyleneNanotechnologyFullereneCrystallographyChemistryComposite materialFluorescenceOrganic chemistryPolymerOpticsPhysicsGeometryCrystal structureMathematicsSynthesis and Properties of Aromatic CompoundsFullerene Chemistry and ApplicationsGraphene research and applications