Two Vernier‐Templated Routes to a 24‐Porphyrin Nanoring

Abstract

Many hands make light work: Small templates working together have directed the formation of a giant π-conjugated macrocycle with a diameter of 10 nm—larger than many enzymes. The 24 porphyrin subunits of the nanoring are well resolved in the STM image. The conformation of the nanoring can be controlled by self-assembly of a stable 2:24 double-strand sandwich complex with 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO). 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.