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A three-dimensional dynamic supramolecular “sticky fingers” organic framework

A three-dimensional dynamic supramolecular “sticky fingers” organic framework
A three-dimensional dynamic supramolecular “sticky fingers” organic framework

Engineering high-recognition host–guest materials is a burgeoning area in basic and applied research. The challenge of exploring novel porous materials with advanced functionalities prompted us to develop dynamic crystalline structures promoted by soft interactions. The first example of a pure molecular dynamic crystalline framework is demonstrated, which is held together by means of weak “sticky fingers” van der Waals interactions. The presented organic-fullerene-based material exhibits a non-porous dynamic crystalline structure capable of undergoing single-crystal-to-single-crystal reactions. Exposure to hydrazine vapors induces structural and chemical changes that manifest as toposelective hydrogenation of alternating rings on the surface of the [60]fullerene. Control experiments confirm that the same reaction does not occur when performed in solution. Easy-to-detect changes in the macroscopic properties of the sample suggest utility as molecular sensors or energy-storage materials.

fullerenes, single-crystal-to-single-crystal reactions, supramolecular Chemistry, topological chemistry, van der Waals interactions
1433-7851
2310-2315
Fernandez-Bartolome, Estefania
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Santos, José
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Gamonal, Arturo
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Khodabakhshi, Saeed
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McCormick, Laura J.
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Teat, Simon J.
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Sañudo, E. Carolina
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Costa, José Sánchez
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Martín, Nazario
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Fernandez-Bartolome, Estefania
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Santos, José
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Gamonal, Arturo
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Khodabakhshi, Saeed
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McCormick, Laura J.
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Teat, Simon J.
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Sañudo, E. Carolina
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Costa, José Sánchez
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Martín, Nazario
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Fernandez-Bartolome, Estefania, Santos, José, Gamonal, Arturo, Khodabakhshi, Saeed, McCormick, Laura J., Teat, Simon J., Sañudo, E. Carolina, Costa, José Sánchez and Martín, Nazario (2019) A three-dimensional dynamic supramolecular “sticky fingers” organic framework. Angewandte Chemie - International Edition, 58 (8), 2310-2315. (doi:10.1002/anie.201812419).

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Engineering high-recognition host–guest materials is a burgeoning area in basic and applied research. The challenge of exploring novel porous materials with advanced functionalities prompted us to develop dynamic crystalline structures promoted by soft interactions. The first example of a pure molecular dynamic crystalline framework is demonstrated, which is held together by means of weak “sticky fingers” van der Waals interactions. The presented organic-fullerene-based material exhibits a non-porous dynamic crystalline structure capable of undergoing single-crystal-to-single-crystal reactions. Exposure to hydrazine vapors induces structural and chemical changes that manifest as toposelective hydrogenation of alternating rings on the surface of the [60]fullerene. Control experiments confirm that the same reaction does not occur when performed in solution. Easy-to-detect changes in the macroscopic properties of the sample suggest utility as molecular sensors or energy-storage materials.

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e-pub ahead of print date: 14 December 2018
Published date: 18 February 2019
Keywords: fullerenes, single-crystal-to-single-crystal reactions, supramolecular Chemistry, topological chemistry, van der Waals interactions

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Local EPrints ID: 438894
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/438894
ISSN: 1433-7851
PURE UUID: 9695dd6d-7c20-4387-a400-2b5e405a0886
ORCID for Laura J. McCormick: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0002-6634-4717

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Date deposited: 26 Mar 2020 17:31
Last modified: 06 Jun 2024 02:08

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Author: Estefania Fernandez-Bartolome
Author: José Santos
Author: Arturo Gamonal
Author: Saeed Khodabakhshi
Author: Simon J. Teat
Author: E. Carolina Sañudo
Author: José Sánchez Costa
Author: Nazario Martín

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