A generalized supramolecular strategy for self-sorted assembly between donor and acceptor gelators

摘要

An effective supramolecular strategy for self-sorting between naphthalene-diimide (NDI) acceptor and dialkoxy-naphthalene (DAN) donor organogelators is reported. The concept is based on mismatch in the placement of the two amide functionalities in the donor and acceptor chromophores so that self-sorting ensured maximum effect of H-bonding. In the recent past there has been considerable interest in H-bonding mediated self-assembly of various organic it-systems and utilizing them as building blocks for gelation due to their potential application in optoelectronic devices.