Exploring the Complexity of Supramolecular Interactions at the Liquid-Solid Interface (Part II: Induction and Manipulation)

by Dr Kunal S. Mali (Katholieke University, Leuven, Belgium)

Friday 12 Apr 2013, 14:30 → 15:30 Asia/Kolkata

AG-80 (Colaba Campus)

The second part of my talk will focus on advanced aspects of molecular self-assembly at the liquid-solid interface. Specific examples illustrating pre-programmed formation and manipulation of supramolecular networks will be presented. Following the introduction to the concept of two-dimensional (2D) chirality, strategies for the fabrication of homochiral surfaces with achiral building blocks will be discussed. Using basic principles of molecular self-assembly I will also illustrate how chiral surfaces could be employed for segregating enantiomers from a racemic mixture. Finally, the manipulation of supramolecular networks using external stimuli such as electric fields and shear-flow will be discussed.

Keywords: self-assembly, liquid-solid interface, STM, foldamers, 2D chirality, chiral induction