title: m x n stacks of discrete aromatic stacks in solution.
abstract: Septuple columnar stacks of large aromatic molecules with solubilizing side chains have been synthesized via one-step multicomponent self-assembly. At increased concentrations in aqueous solution, m x n aggregates of aromatic stacks form. The simple addition of water induces lyotropic liquid-crystalline mesophases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan.
authors.forename: Yoshihiro
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Yamauchi
authors.forename: Yuya
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Hanaoka
authors.forename: Michito
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yoshizawa
authors.forename: Munetaka
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Akita
authors.forename: Takahiro
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ichikawa
authors.forename: Masafumi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yoshio
authors.forename: Takashi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kato
authors.forename: Makoto
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fujita