Heteroleptic metallosupramolecular aggregates/complexation for supramolecular catalysis

• Prodip Howlader and
• Michael Schmittel

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2022, 18, 597–630, doi:10.3762/bjoc.18.62

• and size of their cavity requires often tedious de-novo synthesis. Eventually, these drawbacks have been tackled by synthesizing discrete supramolecular hosts based on metal–ligand coordination-driven self-assembly [15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][52]. This approach not only solved the issue with low

• imidazole-based multidentate donors [58]. The conformational asymmetry of the imidazole units opened the venue to nanocages of different shapes and sizes with ease. To take the directional self-assembly to the next level, a three-component self-assembly of the tetra- and tri-imidazole donors 6 and 7

• advantages of utilizing self-assembly to construct discrete nanocages with predetermined geometry and function is the use of a one-pot reaction employing complementary organic linkers with inorganic metal ions. Although the one-pot synthesis of homoleptic metallacages has been thoroughly investigated over

Synthesis of a new water-soluble hexacarboxylated tribenzotriquinacene derivative and its competitive host–guest interaction for drug delivery

• Man-Ping Li,
• Nan Yang and
• Wen-Rong Xu

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2022, 18, 539–548, doi:10.3762/bjoc.18.56

• ) derivatives are a class of molecules possessing a rigid bowl-shaped structure and a C3v-symmetric skeleton [21]. Bearing similarity with macrocycles in general, they can act as versatile hosts for encapsulating guest molecules. Over the past two decades, host–guest interactions and self-assembly based on TBTQ

BINOL as a chiral element in mechanically interlocked molecules

• Matthias Krajnc and
• Jochen Niemeyer

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2022, 18, 508–523, doi:10.3762/bjoc.18.53

• containing electron-rich hydroquinone or 1,5-dioxynaphthalene units (macrocycles 15/21/23), together with suitable dicationic bis-bipyridinium precursors (16/19). Self-assembly of the corresponding pseudorotaxanes by π–π stacking, following by capping with dibromo-p-xylene 17 gave rise to a series of chiral

• mechanical bond, namely from a BINOL-based macrocycle onto the axle. First, they developed [2]rotaxane 27 [52]. Here, the methacrylate-functionalized ammonium salt 25 and the bis-BINOL macrocycle (R,R)-26 give the pseudorotaxane (R,R)-27 through self-assembly. Stoppering of the pseudorotaxane was achieved by

Tetraphenylethylene-embedded pillar[5]arene-based orthogonal self-assembly for efficient photocatalysis in water

• Zhihang Bai,
• Krishnasamy Velmurugan,
• Xueqi Tian,
• Minzan Zuo,
• Kaiya Wang and
• Xiao-Yu Hu

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2022, 18, 429–437, doi:10.3762/bjoc.18.45

• ; supramolecular self-assembly; Introduction Photosynthesis is one of the most significant processes in nature, which balances the energy level in living systems [1][2][3]. In particular, green plants absorb photons of light and convert them into another form of energy through photosynthesis similar to solar

• supramolecular photocatalytic systems by self-assembly strategies [10][11]. Recently, FRET-based supramolecular self-assembled systems [12][13] as nanoreactors for various photocatalytic reactions have received significant attention from the supramolecular community because of their robust molecular design and

• tunable self-assembly, such as vesicles [14][15][16], micelles [17][18][19], nanocrystals [20], coordination-driven assemblies [9][21][22], host–guest interactions [15][23][24][25], etc. In the above systems, catalysts are encapsulated by supramolecular assemblies and thus provide a suitable environment

A resorcin[4]arene hexameric capsule as a supramolecular catalyst in elimination and isomerization reactions

• Tommaso Lorenzetto,
• Fabrizio Fabris and
• Alessandro Scarso

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2022, 18, 337–349, doi:10.3762/bjoc.18.38

• presence of electron-rich aromatic surfaces. In a recent publication, Reek [22] further investigated the self-assembly properties of 1 as function of the content of water in chloroform-d demonstrating that the symmetrical hexameric capsule 16·(H2O)8 comprising 8 water molecules (capsule A) is present only

Recent developments and trends in the iron- and cobalt-catalyzed Sonogashira reactions

• Surendran Amrutha,
• Sankaran Radhika and
• Gopinathan Anilkumar

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2022, 18, 262–285, doi:10.3762/bjoc.18.31

• ) moiety since it can easily undergo aggregation-induced emission enhancement (AIEE). The self-assembly of the HPB derivative resulted in the formation of fluorescent aggregates, which can act as a stabilizer or as a reactor for the development of α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles at room temperature. The catalytic

Synthesis and bioactivity of pyrrole-conjugated phosphopeptides

• Qiuxin Zhang,
• Weiyi Tan and
• Bing Xu

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2022, 18, 159–166, doi:10.3762/bjoc.18.17

• of 1. These results suggest that a heteroaromatic motif at the N-terminal of peptides likely disfavors the formation of extensive nanofibers or morphological changes during enzymatic self-assembly, thus provide useful insights for the development of phosphopeptides as substrates of phosphatases for

• controlling cell fate. Keywords: cells; enzyme; N-terminal; peptides; pyrroles; self-assembly; Introduction Biomacromolecular assemblies have received considerable attention recently in the field of biomaterials [1][2][3][4][5][6][7], among which peptides are of particular interest because of their unique

• ][11], collagen mimic [12], antibacterial [13][14], biomineralization [15][16], mimicry of amyloids [17], cell cultures [18], and tissue engineering [19]. Particularly, the use of enzyme-instructed self-assembly (EISA) [20][21] of peptide assemblies has expanded the applications of peptide assemblies

Polymer chemistry: fundamentals and applications

• Bernhard V. K. J. Schmidt

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2021, 17, 2922–2923, doi:10.3762/bjoc.17.200

• -healing materials are presented in this thematic issue. Finally, the use of polymerization-induced self-assembly for the synthesis of drug carriers is presented. The issue also shows the multidisciplinary character of polymer science, for example when supramolecular motifs, organic coupling reactions or

Adjusting the length of supramolecular polymer bottlebrushes by top-down approaches

• Tobias Klein,
• Franka V. Gruschwitz,
• Maren T. Kuchenbrod,
• Ivo Nischang,
• Stephanie Hoeppener and
• Johannes C. Brendel

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2021, 17, 2621–2628, doi:10.3762/bjoc.17.175

• methods represent an easily implementable technique toward 1D polymer nanostructures with an adjustable length in the range of interest for perspective biomedical applications. Keywords: distribution; dual centrifugation; filomicelles; self-assembly; ultrasonication; Introduction Cylindrical polymer

• desired applications in nanomedicine [4][5]. A key factor in this regard are formulation strategies, which allow a straightforward implementation into established processes that are, e.g., in accordance with good manufacturing practice (GMP) [6]. Approaches such as the crystallization-driven self-assembly

• established, commercial polymers in solution [17]. We recently reported the self-assembly of polyethylene oxide (PEO) polymers into cylindrical nanostructures, also called supramolecular polymer bottlebrushes (SPBs), based on the end group modification with hydrogen bond forming benzenetrisurea (BTU) and

Post-functionalization of drug-loaded nanoparticles prepared by polymerization-induced self-assembly (PISA) with mitochondria targeting ligands

• Janina-Miriam Noy,
• Fan Chen and
• Martina Stenzel

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2021, 17, 2302–2314, doi:10.3762/bjoc.17.148

• more structural investigations are required to elucidate this. Keywords: micelle; mitochondria; phosphorylcholine; PISA; polymerization-induced self-assembly; Introduction Targeting mitochondria is a promising strategy for the development of new anticancer drugs [1]. Among them, organoarsenical drugs

• suitability as a potential vehicle to deliver these drugs. Disadvantage is however the multistep procedure to generate micelles ranging from the synthesis of block copolymers to the self-assembly into micelles, often in low dilution, making the process inefficient. Micelles obtained by the PISA process can in

• contrast generate large amounts of nanoparticles in a reproducible manner. PISA nanoparticles have been frequently investigated as drug carriers. The challenge is often how to entrap the drug during the self-assembly process. Addition of drugs during the PISA process is possible [33][34], but it needs to

Constrained thermoresponsive polymers – new insights into fundamentals and applications

• Patricia Flemming,
• Alexander S. Münch,
• Andreas Fery and
• Petra Uhlmann

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2021, 17, 2123–2163, doi:10.3762/bjoc.17.138

• absolute length of the block copolymer and the relative length of the blocks to each other and the glass transition temperature. If a block is composed of a thermoresponsive polymer, the amphiphilic character and self-assembly ability can be altered by changing the temperature. The thermoresponsive block

• low viscosity, high density of polymer segments and functional groups as well as a smaller hydrodynamic radius and larger diffusion coefficient compared to linear polymer chains in solution. Amphiphilic AB-type copolymers spontaneously form micelle structures above a critical concentration by self

• -assembly due to their structure consisting of hydrophilic and hydrophobic units [110][111][112][113]. In the case of rather large corona blocks compared to the core-forming blocks, such structures are usually star-shaped and spherically composed of many individual chains by noncovalent interchain

Progress and challenges in the synthesis of sequence controlled polysaccharides

• Giulio Fittolani,
• Theodore Tyrikos-Ergas,
• Denisa Vargová,
• Manishkumar A. Chaube and
• Martina Delbianco

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2021, 17, 1981–2025, doi:10.3762/bjoc.17.129

• of the self-assembly of cellulose chains at the active site of the enzyme suggested that diffusion of the aggregated molecules and the monomers around the active center dictates the DP that can be obtained by enzymatic polymerization [70][71]. This could be the reason causing enzymatic reactions to

Recent advances in the application of isoindigo derivatives in materials chemistry

• Andrei V. Bogdanov and
• Vladimir F. Mironov

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2021, 17, 1533–1564, doi:10.3762/bjoc.17.111

• composite with platinum nanoparticles stabilized with poly(acrylic acid) [113]. Such a catalytic system, obtained by layer-by-layer self-assembly with the addition of poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) on the indium tin oxide surface, provided hydrogen formation in photoelectrolytic cycles with a

Antiviral therapy in shrimp through plant virus VLP containing VP28 dsRNA against WSSV

• Santiago Ramos-Carreño,
• Ivone Giffard-Mena,
• Jose N. Zamudio-Ocadiz,
• Alfredo Nuñez-Rivera,
• Ricardo Valencia-Yañez,
• Jaime Ruiz-Garcia,
• Maria Teresa Viana and
• Ruben D. Cadena-Nava

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2021, 17, 1360–1373, doi:10.3762/bjoc.17.95

• the DNA ladder; 2: wild type CCMV; 3: self-assembly of dsRNA with CCMV CP; and lane 4: free dsRNA. TEM micrographs of different stages of the assemblies of CCMV CP with dsRNAvp28. In section A, the images a) and b) correspond to the assembly in virus buffer; c) and d) are acidified assembly; e) and f

Structural effects of meso-halogenation on porphyrins

• Keith J. Flanagan,
• Maximilian Paradiz Dominguez,
• Zoi Melissari,
• Hans-Georg Eckhardt,
• René M. Williams,
• Dáire Gibbons,
• Caroline Prior,
• Gemma M. Locke,
• Alina Meindl,
• Aoife A. Ryan and
• Mathias O. Senge

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2021, 17, 1149–1170, doi:10.3762/bjoc.17.88

• architecture based on C–I···N and C–I···π interactions was formed through halogen bonding in the lattice of self-assembly of meso-tetraarylporphyrins [7]. In recent years there has been a strong uprising interest for substituting hydrogen-bonding motifs with their halogen-bonding counterparts. This is due to

[2 + 1] Cycloaddition reactions of fullerene C₆₀ based on diazo compounds

• Yuliya N. Biglova

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2021, 17, 630–670, doi:10.3762/bjoc.17.55

• the starting material for synthesizing adduct 204 (Scheme 39) [123]. A synthesis and a self-assembly of flavin-functionalized fullerene derivative 205 consisting of [60]PCBM and isoalloxazine moieties attached at both ends of a linear 12-carbon aliphatic spacer, based on the same acid (Scheme 40), was

Multiswitchable photoacid–hydroxyflavylium–polyelectrolyte nano-assemblies

• Alexander Zika and
• Franziska Gröhn

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2021, 17, 166–185, doi:10.3762/bjoc.17.17

• building blocks for the ternary electrostatic self-assembly, forming well-defined supramolecular assemblies with tunable sizes of 50 to 500 nm. Due to the network of possible chemical reactions for the anthocyanidin and the excited-state dissociation of the photoacid upon irradiation, different ways to

• particles, and information on the molecular structure was gained by UV–vis spectroscopy. Isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) provided information on the thermodynamics and interaction forces in the supramolecular assembly formation. Keywords: electrostatic self-assembly; hydroxyflavylium

• ; multiswitchable; photoacid; polyelectrolyte; Introduction Supramolecular nanoscale assemblies responding to multiple stimuli are highly desirable in various fields including transport systems, sensors, and optoelectronic applications [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. Self-assembly into supramolecular structures and

Insight into functionalized-macrocycles-guided supramolecular photocatalysis

• Minzan Zuo,
• Krishnasamy Velmurugan,
• Kaiya Wang,
• Xueqi Tian and
• Xiao-Yu Hu

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2021, 17, 139–155, doi:10.3762/bjoc.17.15

• electron donor, respectively (Figure 3). A benzo-18-crown-6 derivative was connected to the porphyrin ring, which could form a supramolecular complex with fullerene through dipole interactions. The formed supramolecular self-assembly resulted in a high energy-transmission efficiency (over 97%) between the

• ., Orthogonal Supramolecular Assembly Triggered by Inclusion and Exclusion Interactions with Cucurbit[7]uril for Photocatalytic H2 Evolution, ChemSusChem, John Wiley and Sons. Structures of COP-1, CMP-1, and their substrate S-1 and S-2. Supramolecular self-assembly of the light-harvesting system formed by WP5

Tuning the solid-state emission of liquid crystalline nitro-cyanostilbene by halogen bonding

• Subrata Nath,
• Alexander Kappelt,
• Matthias Spengler,
• Bibhisan Roy,
• Jens Voskuhl and
• Michael Giese

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2021, 17, 124–131, doi:10.3762/bjoc.17.13

• of iodofluorobenzene derivatives with nitro-cyanostilbenes is reported. The systematic variation of the fluorination degree and pattern indicates the relevance of the halogen bond strength for the induction of liquid crystalline properties. The modular self-assembly approach enables the efficient

• interactions, which allow for dynamic responses to external stimuli [1]. In addition, the self-assembly of the complementary molecular entities provides an easy access to functional systems and enables recyclability and self-healing properties of the materials [2]. With respect to the formation of

• interactions and packing in the solid state and adds to the shift of the crystallisation temperature. Photophysical studies Recently, our group has shown that self-assembly provides an efficient way to tune fluorescence behaviour of liquid crystalline materials [21]. Phenolic thioethers showing aggregation

Supramolecular polymerization of sulfated dendritic peptide amphiphiles into multivalent L-selectin binders

• David Straßburger,
• Svenja Herziger,
• Katharina Huth,
• Moritz Urschbach,
• Rainer Haag and
• Pol Besenius

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2021, 17, 97–104, doi:10.3762/bjoc.17.10

• Research Center of Electron Microscopy, Freie Universität Berlin, Fabeckstr. 34a, 14195 Berlin 10.3762/bjoc.17.10 Abstract The synthesis of a sulfate-modified dendritic peptide amphiphile and its self-assembly into one-dimensional rod-like architectures in aqueous medium is reported. The influence of the

• -selectin binders; multivalency; self-assembly in water; supramolecular polymers; Introduction Deciphering the interaction of artificial molecular building blocks with biological components is a key element on the way to understanding and selectively manipulating biological systems. Throughout nature

• self-assembly turns out to be crucial in obtaining supramolecular polymers suitable for interactions with biological targets [16]. Peptide amphiphiles provide access to supramolecular structures in this competitive environment by taking advantage of nature’s versatile toolbox of noncovalent

Control over size, shape, and photonics of self-assembled organic nanocrystals

• Chen Shahar,
• Yaron Tidhar,
• Yunmin Jung,
• Haim Weissman,
• Sidney R. Cohen,
• Ronit Bitton,
• Iddo Pinkas,
• Gilad Haran and
• Boris Rybtchinski

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2021, 17, 42–51, doi:10.3762/bjoc.17.5

• for Nanoscale Science and Nanotechnology, Ben-Gurion University, Beer Sheva 84105, Israel 10.3762/bjoc.17.5 Abstract The facile fabrication of free-floating organic nanocrystals (ONCs) was achieved via the kinetically controlled self-assembly of simple perylene diimide building blocks in aqueous

• ). Convenient control over the structure and function of organic nanocrystals can enhance their utility in new and developed technologies. Keywords: aromatic amphiphiles; exciton diffusion; organic nanocrystals; perylene diimides; self-assembly; Introduction Semiconductor and metal nanoparticles exhibit size

• ]. We have reported on 2D crystalline self-assembled systems based on a hierarchical assembly mode promoted by hydrophobic and π–π interactions [36]. Yet, the size and shape of these systems could not be controlled beyond the 2D morphology. We report herein on the aqueous self-assembly of organic

Molecular basis for protein–protein interactions

• Brandon Charles Seychell and
• Tobias Beck

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2021, 17, 1–10, doi:10.3762/bjoc.17.1

• , it has been shown that the CCMV capsid formation is driven by electrostatic interactions governed by the pH value and the ionic strength [93]. Here, the positive N terminus of the assembly unit interacts with the negatively charged scaffold and drives the self-assembly process [94]. The advent of

• form binary nanoparticle superlattices. a) Surface engineering of the protein container to yield either positively (right) or negatively (left) charged containers. b) Nanoparticle synthesis. The different nanoparticles are illustrated in different colours. c) Self-assembly of the different charged

Construction of pillar[4]arene[1]quinone–1,10-dibromodecane pseudorotaxanes in solution and in the solid state

• Xinru Sheng,
• Errui Li and
• Feihe Huang

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2020, 16, 2954–2959, doi:10.3762/bjoc.16.245

• constructing functional materials from the bottom up as well as an important way to create new substances with functions [1][2][3][4][5]. Through ingenious designs and the applications of molecular recognition and self-assembly strategies, many exquisite supramolecular architectures have been fabricated

Using multiple self-sorting for switching functions in discrete multicomponent systems

• Amit Ghosh and
• Michael Schmittel

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2020, 16, 2831–2853, doi:10.3762/bjoc.16.233

• self-sorting protocols. The present mini review will provide an overview over the latest advancements in this field with a focus on reversibly switchable functions in discrete supramolecular systems. Keywords: copper; fluorescence; self-assembly; self-sorting; zinc porphyrin; Introduction Since self

• self-assembly of the triamines 10 and 11 in the presence of the aldehyde 12 and cobalt(II) ions [52]. When all components were mixed in a single reaction vessel, the 1H NMR spectrum indicated the formation of homoleptic as well as heteroleptic species. In the following, they explored the ability of the

• of various similar molecules. Similarly, Shi controlled a conversion between helicates and a tetrahedral cage by varying the radius of the metal ion (Hg2+ vs Fe2+) [55]. They reported on the self-assembly of the monomer 20, encompassing the quadruple DDAA hydrogen-bonding arrays and 2,2’-bipyridine

Easy access to a carbohydrate-based template for stimuli-responsive surfactants

• Thomas Holmstrøm,
• Daniel Raydan and
• Christian Marcus Pedersen

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2020, 16, 2788–2794, doi:10.3762/bjoc.16.229

• distance of the two lipophilic tails resulting in a self-assembly of the molecules into larger aggregates that could be characterized with DLS and TEM [11]. In a previous study by Yuasa et al., it was shown that the distance between the two groups on the anomeric and the 3-position indeed decreased upon a