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Aromatic Donor–Acceptor Charge-Transfer and Metal-Ion-Complexation-Assisted Folding of a Synthetic Polymer†
Suhrit Ghosh,
S. Ramakrishnan Prof.,
Suhrit Ghosh
Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India, Fax: (+80) 2360-0683
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Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India, Fax: (+80) 2360-0683
Search for more papers by this authorSuhrit Ghosh,
S. Ramakrishnan Prof.,
Suhrit Ghosh
Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India, Fax: (+80) 2360-0683
Search for more papers by this authorS. Ramakrishnan Prof.
Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India, Fax: (+80) 2360-0683
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We thank the DST, New Delhi, and 3M India Ltd, for their financial support.
Graphical Abstract
Designer folds: The interplay of three design elements (aromatic donor–acceptor charge-transfer complexation, solvophobic effect, and metal-ion complexation) guided the preparation of a folded structure (see picture) in a synthetic macromolecule. Evidence for this is provided by UV/Vis and 1H NMR spectroscopy.
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