title: Homologous size-extension of hybrid vanadate capsules - solid state structures, solution stability and surface deposition.
abstract: The dimensions and cavity sizes of the molecular capsules with the general formula [V10O18L4](10-) can be controlled modularly through the nature of the bifunctional, rigid organophosphonate ligands L(1) and L(2) (L(1) = bis(4-phosphonatophenyl)ethyne and L(2) = bis(4-phosphonatophenyl)butadiyne); the solution stability of the molecular entities as demonstrated by ESI-MS studies permits their assembly on the Au(111) surface on a sub-monolayer scale giving rise to a 2D supramolecular structure that is comparable to the packing arrangements of the capsules in the crystal structures.
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry & CRANN, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland. schmittw@tcd.ie.
authors.forename: Mariyatra B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Mahimaidoss
authors.forename: Sergey A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Krasnikov
authors.forename: Lukas
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authors.lastname: Reck
authors.forename: Camelia I
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authors.lastname: Onet
authors.forename: John M
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authors.lastname: Breen
authors.forename: Nianyong
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authors.lastname: Zhu
authors.forename: Bartosz
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authors.lastname: Marzec
authors.forename: Igor V
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authors.lastname: Shvets
authors.forename: Wolfgang
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authors.lastname: Schmitt