Bicomponent Supramolecular Packing in Flexible Phthalocyanine Networks

Abstract

Reading between the lines: Three types of weakly bonded networks are observed when octachlorozinc phthalocyanine molecules are adsorbed onto Ag(111). Insertion of a corannulene guest into these phases to give either stable lines or chessboard structures can be observed by scanning tunneling microscopy (see picture). Corannulene molecules can be removed from the bicomponent packing at 4.6 K, which leads to artificial patterning of the surface. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2008/z802628_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.