Solid-state scrolls from hierarchical self-assembly of T-shaped rod-coil molecules.
On a roll: Attachment of flexible coils to the middle of a rigid rod generates T-shaped rod-coil molecules that self-assemble into layers that roll up to form filled cylindrical and hollow tubular scrolls, depending on the coil length, in the solid state (see picture); the rods are arranged parallel to the layer plane.
Hong
Dong-Je
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Center for Supramolecular Nano-Assembly and Department of Chemistry, Yonsei University, Shinchon 134, Seoul 120-749, Korea.
Lee
Eunji
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Jeong
Haemi
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Lee
Jeong-kyu
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Zin
Wang-Cheol
WC
Nguyen
Trung Dac
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Glotzer
Sharon C
SC
Lee
Myongsoo
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