Vortex-induced alignment of a water soluble supramolecular nanofiber composed of an amphiphilic dendrimer.
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We have synthesized a novel amphiphilic naphthalene imide bearing a cationic dendrimer wedge (NID). NID molecules in water self-assemble to form a two-dimensional ribbon, which further coils to give a linear supramolecular nanofiber. The sample solution showed linear dichroism (LD) upon stirring of the solution, where NID nanofibers dominantly align at the center of vortex by hydrodynamic interaction with the downward torsional flows.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Molecules
دوره 18 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013