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Post-modulation of layer-by-layer assemblies coordinated by a catalytic dose of fullerene derivatives without external fields

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  • Bi-Jun Geng

    (Xiamen University)

  • Yun-Fei Li

    (Xiamen University)

  • Lin-Long Deng

    (Xiamen University)

  • Tong-Ruo Diao

    (Xiamen University)

  • Zi-Wei Ma

    (Xiamen University)

  • Long-Xing Lin

    (Xiamen University)

  • Jin-Shu Li

    (Xiamen University)

  • Yi-Dong Yan

    (Xiamen University)

  • Jia-Wei Yan

    (Xiamen University)

  • Yuan-Zhi Tan

    (Xiamen University)

  • Bing-Wei Mao

    (Xiamen University)

  • Su-Yuan Xie

    (Xiamen University)

  • Zhong-Qun Tian

    (Xiamen University)

  • Yang Yang

    (Xiamen University)

Abstract

Molecular assembly has attracted wide attention in chemistry, condensed physics, molecular electronics, and materials sciences. However, it remains a great challenge to perform post-modulation on the assembled structures without the aid of externally applied fields. Herein, we demonstrate a combined full-weak-bonded interaction and fullerene-derivative strategy and achieve the post-modulation of layer-by-layer assembly with a precision of 5.0 Å. In the absence of external fields, the fullerene derivative exhibits a long-range interaction to boost the modulation of the assembly. Benefiting from that, a catalytic dose of fullerene derivative is able to modulate a large area of assembly, reminiscent of the catalyst in chemical reactions. This work provides an efficient and flexible approach for the catalysis and precise modulation of molecular assembly.

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  • Bi-Jun Geng & Yun-Fei Li & Lin-Long Deng & Tong-Ruo Diao & Zi-Wei Ma & Long-Xing Lin & Jin-Shu Li & Yi-Dong Yan & Jia-Wei Yan & Yuan-Zhi Tan & Bing-Wei Mao & Su-Yuan Xie & Zhong-Qun Tian & Yang Yang, 2025. "Post-modulation of layer-by-layer assemblies coordinated by a catalytic dose of fullerene derivatives without external fields," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 16(1), pages 1-11, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:16:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-025-57626-8
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-57626-8
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