Abstract
Side-chain poly[2]catenanes at the click of a switch! A bistable side-chain poly[2]catenane has been synthesized and found to form hierarchical self-assembled hollow superstructures of nanoscale dimensions in solution. Molecular electromechanical switching (see picture) of the material is demonstrated, and the ground-state equilibrium thermodynamics and switching kinetics are examined as the initial steps towards processible molecular-based electronic devices and nanoelectromechanical systems.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1792-1797 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 23 2009 |
Funding
Keywords
- Molecular devices
- Molecular switches
- Polymers
- Self-assembly
- Template synthesis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- Catalysis