초록 |
Supramolecular events take place through self-assembly process in which molecular modules spontaneously form ordered aggregates has been the subject of intense study as a means of creating intelligent materials and devices for nanotechnology. Among many self-assembling systems, aromatic rigid building blocks have proven to be particularly interesting due to their great potentials to construct smart soft materials. Because the self-assembly of the rod blocks arises mostly from subtle anisometric interactions, the small variations in local environments trigger rapid transformation of the equilibrium features. Along this line, we have constructed fundamental smart supramolecular systems by introducing oligoether dendrons into aromatic rod building blocks. Here, we will discuss from molecular design to architectures and the exploration of smart nanostructures in aqueous and organic solution together with their practical implications. [1] S. Chen, C. Ma, Z. Huang J. Phys. Chem. C, 2014, 118, 8181. [2] Z. Huang, Y. Kim, T. Kim, M. Lee, Polym. Chem. 2013, 4, 268. [3] Z. Huang, S.-K. Kang, M. Banno, T. Yamaguchi, E. Yashima, M. Lee, Science 2012, 337, 1521. [4] Z. Huang, H. Lee, J.-M. Nam, E. Lee, M. Lee, Nat. Commun. 2011, 2, 1465. [5] Z. Huang, C.-J. Kang, M. Lee, J. Mater. Chem. 2011, 21, 15327-15331. |