Alkyl‐Alkyl Interactions in the Periphery of Supramolecular Entities: From the Evaluation of Weak Forces to Applications
Michael Giese, Markus Albrecht
Abstract
Supramolecular chemistry is based on weak intermolecular forces which nevertheless are of importance for chemical processes. In this report the relevance of alkyl-alkyl interactions in supramolecular assemblies is discussed. We show how hierarchically formed helicates can be used to evaluate weak interactions of alkyl groups based on solvent-supported London dispersion. In addition, the role of nano-segregation of alkyl groups in the periphery of supramolecular assemblies is described, as well as how this can be used to improve the properties of liquid-crystalline materials by controlling the alkyl-chain-mediated aggregation process.
Topics & Concepts
AlkylSupramolecular chemistryChemistryNanotechnologyOrganic chemistryMaterials scienceMoleculeCrystallography and molecular interactionsSupramolecular Chemistry and ComplexesPolymer composites and self-healing