Self-organized porphyrin systems

Two-dimensional (2-D), two-component systems composed of Pcs and porphyrins self-organized by UHV techniques on Au(lll) have also been reported [188-192], It is interesting to note that, in some cases, depending on the substituent groups on the Pc and the porphyrin systems, the intermolecular interactions between these macrocycles give rise to a 2-D crystalline architecture that presents a higher stability than that of the films resulting from either parent compound [188],... 

In this chapter, we will concentrate on the subjects of synthetic strategies for (1) porphyrins and the capability of the products for molecular recognition of small organic substrates via intermolecular and noncovalent interactions (2) effective electron-transfer reaction regulated by intermolecular interaction " and (3) self-assembled porphyrin to construct supramolecular system for the guest. The Structures of porphyrins and their metalloporphyrin derivatives have attracted chemists due to their suitability as a host framework for organic guest molecules. 

Fig. 25 Schematic illustration of one of four self-assembling porphyrin 39 systems self-organized into bilayers (reprinted with permission from [99]. (2002) The National Academy of Sciences)...

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