Figure 1. Helical structures <i>[n]</i>HA made of anthracene chains (IMAGE)

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Figure 1. Helical structures <i>[n]</i>HA made of anthracene chains

Caption

By strategically fusing anthracene units, molecules with a helical shape can be obtained. Those longer than three units exhibit peculiar interactions between helical "layers" in a face-to-face fashion.

Credit

Chemistry-A European Journal

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.