Vortexes and Nanoscale Chirality

Abstract

J-aggregates respond dynamically to vortexes created by stirring. The CD signal inverts with stirring sense and its intensity increases. Prolonged stirring leads to deposition of chiral aggregates on the cuvette wall, the chirality of the deposits depends on the stirring sense. Stirring shifts the equilibrium of a racemic mixture towards the side chosen (and favored) by the stirring sense (see picture, CW=clockwise, CCW=counter clockwise stirring). Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. 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.