Abstract
The mechanism and thermodynamic functions of the self-assembly of a family of covalently linked oligomeric naphthalenediimides (NDIs) were investigated through variable-temperature NMR and CD studies. The NDIs were shown to self-assemble into helical supramolecular nanotubes via an isodesmic polymerisation mechanism, and regardless of the oligomer length a surprising entropy-enthalpy compensation was observed.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Amino Acids / chemistry
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Imides / chemical synthesis
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Imides / chemistry*
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Macromolecular Substances / chemical synthesis
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Macromolecular Substances / chemistry
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Models, Molecular
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Molecular Structure
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Nanotubes / chemistry*
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Naphthalenes / chemical synthesis
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Naphthalenes / chemistry*
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Thermodynamics*
Substances
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Amino Acids
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Imides
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Macromolecular Substances
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Naphthalenes
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naphthalenediimide