Minimal requirements for one-dimensional aggregation in simple coarse-grained models of charged porphyrinoid units
Abstract
triggers the transition from disordered clusters to ordered one-dimensional nanowires. This disorder-to-order transition was quantitatively supported by changes in radial distribution functions, cluster size distributions, and charge alternation indices. Increased ionic strength weakens long-range electrostatic attraction, thus delaying nanowire formation, although the short-range cohesive interactions alone can still drive aggregation under these conditions. These findings reveal the delicate balance between electrostatic screening and short-range forces in directing supramolecular organization in aqueous colloidal systems. These results provide design principles for tuning the morphology of porphyrin-based nanostructures with potential applications in colloidal engineering, interfacial science, and functional nanomaterials.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry
Electrostatics and Colloid Interactions
Supramolecular Self-Assembly in Materials
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
- Volume
- 28
- Issue
- 9
- Pages
- 5796–5806
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN