Functional Supramolecular Architectures

VOLUME 1

PART I: Modeling and Theory

CHARGE TRANSPORT IN ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTORS: A MULTISCALE MODELING
Introduction
Organic Single Crystals
Tetrathiafulvalene Derivatives
Polythiophene Derivatives
Polymer Dielectrics
Outlook

MONTE CARLO STUDIES OF PHASE TRANSITIONS AND COOPERATIVE MOTION IN LANGMUIR MONOLAYERS WITH INTERNAL DIPOLES
Introduction
Computational Details
Results and Discussion
Summary

MOLECULES ON GOLD SURFACES: WHAT THEY DO AND HOW THEY GO AROUND TO DO IT
Introduction
A Simple Description of the Geometrical Structure of Metals
A Simple Description of the Geometrical Structure of Molecules
Electronegativity Governs Chemical Interactions: Charge Equilibration, Qeq, Models
A Simple Description of the Interaction between Metal Surfaces and Molecules
Presence of an External Electric Potential or Field
Generality of the Model and Its Transferability
Thiolates on Gold
Adsorption of a Large Molecule: C60
Simple Packing Problems
The Presence of an Electrostatic Potential
Challenges and Conclusion

PART II: Supramolecular Synthetic Chemistry

CONJUGATED POLYMER SENSORS: DESIGN, PRINCIPLES, AND BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
Introduction
Water Solubility
Protein Detection
DNA Detection
Bacteria Detection
Electron-Deficient Polymers
Aggregation-Based Detection
Temperature-Responsive Fluorescent Polymers
Nonhomogeneous Detection Schemes
Mechanism of Energy Transfer
Conclusions and Future Directions

CHROMOPHORIC POLYISOCYANIDE MATERIALS
Introduction
Polyisocyanide Materials
Perylene Polyisocyanides in Devices
TFT Devices
Morphology Control in Perylene/Crystal Systems
Postmodification of Polyisocyanopeptides
Toward Larger Length Scales: Polyisocyanopeptide Brushes
Summary and Outlook

FUNCTIONAL POLYPHENYLENES FOR SUPRAMOLECULAR ORDERING AND APPLICATION IN ORGANIC ELECTRONICS
Introduction
Conjugated Polymers
Graphene Molecules and Their Alignment
Rylenes Dyes
Dendritic Polyphenylenes: The Three-Dimensional Case
Conclusion and Outlook

MOLECULAR TECTONICS: DESIGN OF HYBRID NETWORKS AND CRYSTALS BASED ON CHARGE-ASSISTED HYDROGEN BONDS
Introduction
Examples of Rubust Charge-Assisted H-Bonded (CAHB) Networks
Charge-Assisted H-Bonded Networks Based on Amidinium Tectons
Charge-Assisted H-Bonded Networks Based on Amidinium and Polycyanometallate Tectons
Properties of Charge-Assisted H-Bonded Networks Based on Amidinium Tectons
Design of Crystals Based on CAHB Networks
Conclusion

SYNTHESIS AND DESIGN OF PI-CONJUGATED ORGANIC ARCHITECTURES DOPED WITH HETEROATOMS
Introduction
Boron
Sulfur, Selenium, and Tellurium
Miscellaneous
Conclusions

PART III: Nanopatterning and Processing

FUNCTIONALIZATION AND ASSEMBLING OF INORGANIC NANOCONTAINERS FOR OPTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Introduction
Zeolite L as Inorganic Nanocontainers
Functionalization of Zeolites: Host-Guest Chemistry and Surface and Channel Functionalizations
Photoinduced Processes in Zeolites
Self-Assembly in Solution and on Surfaces
Possible Optical and Biomedical Applications of Nanocontainers

SOFT LITHOGRAPHY FOR PATTERNING SELF-ASSEMBLING SYSTEMS
Introduction
Self-Assembling Systems
Soft Lithography
Contact Printing of SAMs with High Resolution
Soft Lithography to Pattern Assemblies of Nanoparticles
Soft Lithography Pattern Supramolecular Assembly
Concluding Remarks

COLLOIDAL SELF-ASSEMBLY OF SEMICONDUCTING POLYMER NANOSPHERES: A NOVEL ROUTE TO FUNCTIONAL ARCHITECTURES FOR ORGANIC ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Introduction
Formation of Semiconducting Polymer Nanospheres
Driving Forces behind Nanoparticle Self-Assembly Processes
Deposition Methods for Aqueous Dispersions of Semiconducting Polymer Nanospheres
Conclusions

PHOTOLITHOGRAPHIC PATTERNING OF ORGANIC ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
Introduction
Photolithographic Methods for Patterning Organic Materials
Conclusions and General Considerations

PART IV: Scanning Probe Microscopies

TOWARD SUPRAMOLECULAR ENGINEERING OF FUNCTIONAL NANOMATERIALS: PREPROGRAMMING MULTICOMPONENT 2D SELF-ASSEMBLY AT SOLID-LIQUID INTERFACES
Introduction
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