title: Homochiral coordination polymeric gel: Zn(2+)-induced conformational changes leading to J-aggregated helical fibres formation.
abstract: A novel chiral coordination polymeric gel based on an amino acid derived symmetrical ligand, specific base, and Zn(2+) has been described. Zn(2+) induced conformational reorganization in the ligand leads to gelation via J-aggregated helical fibres. The vital role played by π-π stacking in gelation has been monitored by fluorescence and NMR spectroscopy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Faculty of science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, U.P., India. dspbhu@bhu.ac.in.
authors.forename: Mrigendra
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dubey
authors.forename: Ashish
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: Daya Shankar
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Pandey