Supramolecular nanochannels self-assembled by helical pyridine-pyridazine oligomers

Chem Commun (Camb). 2019 Feb 21;55(17):2509-2512. doi: 10.1039/c8cc10098e.

Abstract

Herein, we demonstrate a supramolecular nanochannel formed by intermolecular π stacking of pyridine-pyridazine helical oligomers, wherein alkali ions could be easily recognized and transported. Importantly, this nanochannel also revealed reversible collection and triggered-release behaviors via modulating the folded and unfolded states of helical pyridine-pyridazine oligomers.