Exploring fullerene-based superlattices self-assembled via giant molecules
Fullerene, as a novel building block of functional materials, possesses a wide range of intriguing properties, some of which are closely related to hierarchical structures. Advancing the methodology for manipulating fullerene hierarchical structures could facilitate developments of novel fullerene-b...
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| author | Xing-Han Li Xiaoyi Kuang Xian-You Liu Huanyu Lei Xiao-Yun Yan Weiyi Li Yaowen Deng Yuean Wu Qing-Yun Guo Stephen Z.D. Cheng |
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| description | Fullerene, as a novel building block of functional materials, possesses a wide range of intriguing properties, some of which are closely related to hierarchical structures. Advancing the methodology for manipulating fullerene hierarchical structures could facilitate developments of novel fullerene-based materials with desired properties. In the present work, we report our exploration of a series of fullerene-based unconventional spherical packing nanostructures, including Frank-Kasper (FK) A15 and σ phases as well as dodecagonal quasicrystalline (DDQC) phase in unary self-assembly systems of fullerene-based giant molecules. Also, in giant molecule binary blends, alloy-type spherical phases with high volume asymmetries such as FK Laves C14 (MgZn2) and C15 (MgCu2) phases and quasi-FK AlB2 phase can also be found. These observations showcase the feasibility of fabricating a wide range of fullerene-based superlattices through self-assembly of specifically designed giant molecules. Superlattice engineering offers a promising avenue for constructing specific structures and functions in order to achieve desired properties, in particular, for developing innovative fullerene-based materials. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-288e4bfd4b7e417b8c67e523f49415b62023-12-03T05:43:14ZengElsevierGiant2666-54252023-12-0116100196Exploring fullerene-based superlattices self-assembled via giant moleculesXing-Han Li0Xiaoyi Kuang1Xian-You Liu2Huanyu Lei3Xiao-Yun Yan4Weiyi Li5Yaowen Deng6Yuean Wu7Qing-Yun Guo8Stephen Z.D. Cheng9South China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School of Emergent Soft Matter, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional and Intelligent Hybrid Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, ChinaSouth China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School of Emergent Soft Matter, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, ChinaSouth China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School of Emergent Soft Matter, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, ChinaSouth China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School of Emergent Soft Matter, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, ChinaSchool of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325-3909, United StatesSouth China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School of Emergent Soft Matter, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, ChinaSouth China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School of Emergent Soft Matter, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, ChinaSouth China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School of Emergent Soft Matter, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, ChinaSouth China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School of Emergent Soft Matter, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325-3909, United States; Corresponding authors.South China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School of Emergent Soft Matter, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325-3909, United States; Corresponding authors.Fullerene, as a novel building block of functional materials, possesses a wide range of intriguing properties, some of which are closely related to hierarchical structures. Advancing the methodology for manipulating fullerene hierarchical structures could facilitate developments of novel fullerene-based materials with desired properties. In the present work, we report our exploration of a series of fullerene-based unconventional spherical packing nanostructures, including Frank-Kasper (FK) A15 and σ phases as well as dodecagonal quasicrystalline (DDQC) phase in unary self-assembly systems of fullerene-based giant molecules. Also, in giant molecule binary blends, alloy-type spherical phases with high volume asymmetries such as FK Laves C14 (MgZn2) and C15 (MgCu2) phases and quasi-FK AlB2 phase can also be found. These observations showcase the feasibility of fabricating a wide range of fullerene-based superlattices through self-assembly of specifically designed giant molecules. Superlattice engineering offers a promising avenue for constructing specific structures and functions in order to achieve desired properties, in particular, for developing innovative fullerene-based materials.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666542523000589FullereneGiant moleculeSelf-assemblySuperlattices |
| spellingShingle | Xing-Han Li Xiaoyi Kuang Xian-You Liu Huanyu Lei Xiao-Yun Yan Weiyi Li Yaowen Deng Yuean Wu Qing-Yun Guo Stephen Z.D. Cheng Exploring fullerene-based superlattices self-assembled via giant molecules Giant Fullerene Giant molecule Self-assembly Superlattices |
| title | Exploring fullerene-based superlattices self-assembled via giant molecules |
| title_full | Exploring fullerene-based superlattices self-assembled via giant molecules |
| title_fullStr | Exploring fullerene-based superlattices self-assembled via giant molecules |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring fullerene-based superlattices self-assembled via giant molecules |
| title_short | Exploring fullerene-based superlattices self-assembled via giant molecules |
| title_sort | exploring fullerene based superlattices self assembled via giant molecules |
| topic | Fullerene Giant molecule Self-assembly Superlattices |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666542523000589 |
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