Supramolecular Conducting Nanowires from Organogels

Abstract

Doped and wired: The organization of the π functional units in amide-functionalized tetrathiafulvalene in a gel by hydrogen-bonding interactions has given rise to nanofibers. Doping with iodine generates a conducting material, which upon annealing gives rise to nanowires with metal-like conductivity (see current-sensing AFM image). Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2007/z602483_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.