Formation of linear supramolecular polymers that is based on host-guest assembly in water
Cucurbit[n]urils (n = 7, 8) and thiazole orange (TO) dyes in aqueous media were found to form host-guest inclusions in different stoichiometries. Supramolecular structures and linear supramolecular polymers were observed through the hydrophobic effect and π-π interactions in aqueous solution.
Xu, Yongqian,Guo, Mingming,Li, Xiaopeng,Malkovskiy, Andrey,Wesdemiotis, Chrys,Pang, Yi