Dimerization of Conjugated Radical Cations: An Emerging Non-Covalent Interaction for Self-Assembly

作者：Zhang Dan Wei^*; Tian Jia; Chen Lan; Zhang Liang; Li Zhan Ting

来源：Chemistry-An Asian Journal, 2015, 10(1): 56-68.

DOI：10.1002/asia.201402805

• bipyridinium
• dimerization
• radical cation
• self-assembly
• tetrathiafulvalene

Aromatic stacking has played a significant role in the design of discrete supramolecular systems. However, for many years, the stacking of conjugated radical cations has been considered only as a novelty due to its weakness. In recent years, it has been demonstrated that the stacking of conjugated radical cations, particularly those formed by bipyridinium or tetrathiafulvalene, can be enhanced remarkably when they are incorporated into rationally designed, preorganized frameworks or entrapped into a confined space. This Focus Review highlights the recent advance in its application as an emerging non-covalent force for the construction of various supramolecular structures.

• 出版日期2015-1
• 单位复旦大学