How molecules accommodate a 2D crystal lattice mismatch: an unusual 'mixed' conformation of tetraphenylporphyrin

Phys Chem Chem Phys. 2006 Nov 21;8(43):5034-7. doi: 10.1039/b608935f. Epub 2006 Aug 8.

Abstract

Tetraphenylporphyrin molecules adopt unusual unsymmetrical conformations in order to achieve perfect order at the region between differing 2-D crystal phases.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adsorption
  • Chemistry, Physical / methods*
  • Copper / chemistry
  • Crystallization
  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Models, Chemical
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Molecular Structure
  • Porphyrins / chemistry*

Substances

  • Porphyrins
  • tetraphenylporphyrin
  • Copper