A supramolecular strategy for the control of thermal expansion in molecular crystals

Journal of Materials Chemistry C 2026

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Authors: M. Haneda, Kiyonori Takahashi, Naohiro Hasuo, Rui‐Kang Huang, Jia-bing Wu, Chen Xue, Shin‐ichiro Noro, Seiji Tsuzuki, Sadafumi Nishihara, Takayoshi Nakamura
DOI: 10.1039/d5tc03242c
Cited by: 1
References: 58

Abstract

Wheel-axle-type supramolecular cations assemble into two-dimensional layers via C–H⋯π interchain interactions, suppressing crown ether rotation and delivering uniaxial zero thermal expansion between 110 and 190 K.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Thermal Expansion and Ionic Conductivity Crystallography and molecular interactions Energetic Materials and Combustion

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry C
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
7
Pages
2609–2618
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN