Light-regulated templated self-assembly of bilayered nanotoroids

Chemical Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Kintaro Miyamoto, Sota Mihara, Hiroki Itabashi, Sougata Datta, Hiroki Hanayama, Shiki Yagai
DOI: 10.1039/d6sc02354a
Cited by: 1
References: 32

Abstract

A toroid-forming dyad bearing trans -azobenzene units forms bilayered nanotoroids via template-guided second ring closure, while photoisomerization to the cis form suppresses bilayer formation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Surface Chemistry and Catalysis Supramolecular Self-Assembly in Materials Supramolecular Chemistry and Complexes

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
17
Issue
22
Pages
11201–11206
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN