Synthesis and metalation of novel fluorescent conjugated macrocycles.
[reaction: see text] Large shape-persistent conjugated macrocycles with tunable pore diameters in the nanometer regime were prepared by a simple, one-pot procedure. These new self-assembled macrocycles contain rings of 48-66 covalently bonded atoms and can bind multiple metal ions, forming soluble luminescent complexes.
Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1, Canada.
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Andy
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Amir
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Abdolmaleki
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MacLachlan