Title: Controlling the Size and Morphology of Supramolecular Assemblies of Viologen-Resorcin[4]arene Cavitands.
Authors: Kashapov, Ruslan R.; Kharlamov, Sergey V.; Sultanova, Elza D.; Mukhitova, Rezeda K.; Kudryashova, Yuliana R.; Zakharova, Lucia Y.; Ziganshina, Albina Y.; Konovalov, Alexander I.
Abstract: A novel class of self-assembling nanoparticles is formed with viologen-resorcin[4]arene cavitands; the association model is strongly controlled by their hydrophobicity. Interestingly, the cavitand assemblies are designed through click chemistry to form self-assembled noncovalently connected aggregates through counterion displacement. The iodide and benzoate ions are utilized as strongly polarizable counterions to induce cavitand self-assembly. The counterion- mediated decrease in hydrophilicity of the viologen-resorcin[ 4]arenes is the underlying trigger to induce particle formation. These particles can be used as nanocontainers and find their applications in delivery systems.
Subjects: VIOLOGENS; RESORCINOL; SUPRAMOLECULAR chemistry; CAVITANDS; MOLECULAR self-assembly
Publication: Chemistry - A European Journal, 2014, Vol 20, Issue 43, p14018
ISSN: 0947-6539
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1002/chem.201403721

Controlling the Size and Morphology of Supramolecular Assemblies of Viologen-Resorcin[4]arene Cavitands.

Kashapov, Ruslan R.; Kharlamov, Sergey V.; Sultanova, Elza D.; Mukhitova, Rezeda K.; Kudryashova, Yuliana R.; Zakharova, Lucia Y.; Ziganshina, Albina Y.; Konovalov, Alexander I.