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H-bonding properties. For all heterocycles investigated, we
observe that self-association of silanediols is a predictable
trend both in the solid state and in solution at high concen-
tration. Through the selection of different bifunctional hetero-
cycles, we can modulate the supramolecular H-bonding
assemblies of silanediols. The ability to predict and control
silanediol H-bonding patterns has implications for molecular
recognition, sensor design, and supramolecular assembly.
The authors would like to acknowledge the National Science
Foundation (CHE-0847358) for support of this research. A.K.F.
acknowledges 3M Corporation for a Nontenured Faculty Award,
N.T.T. and S.O.W. acknowledge the Department of Education
for GAANN Fellowships and UC Davis for Bradford Borge
Chemistry Fellowships. We acknowledge M. Olmstead (UC
Davis) for helpful advice.
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