Abstract
A novel copillar[4+1]arene incorporating alkylthiol substituents was synthesised in three steps and structurally characterised as the first example of a pillar[n]arene to incorporate two terminal thiols on the same aromatic ring. The macrocycle was attached to gold electrodes through a standard dipping technique. Cyclic voltammetry demonstrated selectivity for Li+ over other alkali metal cations. The copillar[4+1]arene was also used as a capping agent in the preparation of 3 nm gold nanoparticles.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 436-443 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Supramolecular Chemistry |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 5-6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2 2016 |
Keywords
- Pillar[5]arenes
- gold nanoparticles
- macrocycles
- surface modification
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry(all)