Two‐Dimensional Hierarchical Self‐Assembly of One‐Handed Helical Polymers on Graphite

Abstract

Rigid and rodlike, helical polyacetylene molecules self-assemble hierarchically on graphite upon exposure to solvent vapors. Flat polyacetylene monolayers form epitaxially on the basal plane of the graphite, on which helical polyacetylene molecules further self-assemble into chiral 2D bundles of helices with controlled helicity (see picture). Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2006/z503136_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.