Counterions Control Whether Self‐Assembly Leads to Formation of Stable and Well‐Defined Unilamellar Nanotubes or Nanoribbons and Nanorods

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2014-05-07
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  • 10.1002/chem.201402523
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<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>Self‐assembly of the amphiphilic π‐conjugated carbenium ion ATOTA‐1<jats:sup>+</jats:sup> in aqueous solution selectively leads to discrete and highly stable nanotubes or nanoribbons and nanorods, depending on the nature of the counterion (Cl<jats:sup>−</jats:sup> vs. PF<jats:sub>6</jats:sub><jats:sup>−</jats:sup>, respectively). The nanotubes formed by the Cl<jats:sup>−</jats:sup> salt illustrate an exceptional example of a structural well‐defined (29±2 nm in outer diameter) unilamellar tubular morphology featuring π‐conjugated functionality and high stability and flexibility, in aqueous solution.</jats:p>

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