title: Switchable 3D networks by light controlled π-stacking of azobenzene macrocycles.
abstract: Azobenzene macrocycles were designed for switchable π-stacking interaction. After efficient preparation and characterization of azobenzene macrocycles containing electron rich as well as electron poor elements a dimeric analogue was synthesized, which formed reversibly 3D-networks. Gel formation was observed with aromatic solvents representing the first example of this type based on switchable azobenzene macrocycles.
authors.affiliation: University of Basel, Department of Chemistry, St. Johanns-Ring 19, 4056 Basel, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Raphael
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Reuter
authors.forename: Hermann A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Wegner