Abstract
Background: Nanomaterials based on porphyrin has attracted attention for significant research due to their potential applications in diverse fields such as optoelectronic devices, catalysis, light harvesting devices, controlled-release drug delivery. The self assembly method is an effective protocol for the fabrication of nanomaterials.
Objective: We synthesised an unsymmetrical porphyrin 5,10-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-15,20-bis(4-pyridyl) porphyrin, decorated with hydroxyl and pyridyl functional group which assist in supramolecular self assembly. Method: We used two different methods, surfactant assisted method and vaporization-condensationrecrystallization method for the self assembly of our new unsymmetrical porphyrin bearing hydrogen bonding motifs. The nanoaggregates obtained by these two different methods were well characterized by different spectroscopic techniques such as UV-visible spectra, fluorescence emission spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. Results: A new unsymmetrical porphyrin was synthesized and used for the formation of different nanoaggregates. The surfactant assisted method results in fabrication of nanoboats while VCR method leads to the formation of well ordered nanospindles. Both the nanoboats and nanospindles were formed by virtue of the cooperation of the non-covalent interactions such as hydrogen bonding and - interactions. Conclusion: The vaporization-condensation-recrystallization method forms highly crystalline nanospindles as it induces re-crystallization based self-assemblies using externally provided thermal energy, and avoids the need for solvent molecules while surfactant assisted method requires the solvent as well external stabilizer.Keywords: Porphyrin, self-assembly, nanostructure, surfactant, non-covalent interactions.
Call for Papers in Thematic Issues
Advances of Heterocyclic Chemistry with Pesticide Activity
Global food safety and security will continue to be a global concern for the next 50 years and beyond. Plant diseases have had a significant impact on food safety and security throughout the entire food chain, from primary production to consumption. While conventional chemical pesticides have been traditionally used for ...read more
Calculation design of covalent/metal organic framework based catalysts
This research area combines theoretical computation and screening with machine learning for the design of covalent/metal organic framework-based catalysts, bridging the disciplines of organic chemistry, physical chemistry, computational chemistry, materials science, and machine learning. It covers several critical aspects: designing and synthesizing organic catalysts for improved performance, applying computational methods ...read more
Carbohydrates conversion in biofuels and bioproducts
Biomass pretreatment, hydrolysis, and saccharification of carbohydrates, and sugars bioconversion in biofuels and bioproducts within a biorefinery framework. Carbohydrates derived from woody biomass, agricultural wastes, algae, sewage sludge, or any other lignocellulosic feedstock are included in this issue. Simulation, techno-economic analysis, and life cycle analysis of a biorefinery process are ...read more
Catalytic C-H bond activation as a tool for functionalization of heterocycles
The major topic is the functionalization of heterocycles through catalyzed C-H bond activation. The strategies based on C-H activation not only provide straightforward formation of C-C or C-X bonds but, more importantly, allow for the avoidance of pre-functionalization of one or two of the cross-coupling partners. The beneficial impact of ...read more
Related Books
Advances in Organic Synthesis
The Synthetic Methods, Structures, and Properties of the Ca-C σ Bond Organocalcium Containing Compounds
Advances in Organic Synthesis
Chemistry of Bipyrazoles: Synthesis and Applications
Advances in Organic Synthesis
Advanced Nanocatalysis for Organic Synthesis and Electroanalysis
Advances in Organic Synthesis
Advances in Organic Synthesis
17
1