title: An infinite catenane self-assembled by π···π interactions.
abstract: Phenanthrenyl-based metallocycles are mechanically interlinked to form an infinite catenated chain. The formation of the catenane is governed by an infinite π···π stack involving the phenanthrenyl moieties.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science, University of Stellenbosch, P. Bag X1, Matieland, 7602, Republic of South Africa.
authors.forename: Leigh
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Loots
authors.forename: Leonard J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Barbour