title: Aggregation of imine-based metallo-supramolecular architectures through pi-pi interactions.
abstract: The design of supramolecular architectures based on isoquinoline-imine ligand systems is described. The isoquinoline affords an extended pi surface and the use of this surface to obtain self-recognition and consequent pi-pi aggregation is investigated. The approach is effective in that each of four complexes is observed to aggregate through these interactions. Other pi-pi interactions can interfere with the aggregation indicating that a larger pi-surface may be required to obtain complete control over the aggregation of the units.
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UKB15 2TT.
authors.forename: Mirela
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pascu
authors.forename: Guy J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Clarkson
authors.forename: Benson M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Kariuki
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Hannon