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This study showcases an innovative method for assembling lyotropic chromonic liquid crystals (LCLCs) through ion-pairing iπ–iπ interactions. Researchers successfully created highly ordered columnar structures by pairing oppositely charged π-electronic molecules in water. By varying applied magnetic fields and temperature, they were able to control the assembly's order and subsequently, its optical properties. Additionally, this approach paves the way for designing specific molecular structures with advanced electronic applications.