Abstract
AbstractTailored nano‐spaces can control enantioselective adsorption and molecular motion. We report on the spontaneous assembly of a dynamic system—a rigid kagome network with each pore occupied by a guest molecule—employing solely 2,6‐bis(1H‐pyrazol‐1‐yl)pyridine‐4‐carboxylic acid on Ag(111). The network cavity snugly hosts the chemically modified guest, bestows enantiomorphic adsorption and allows selective rotational motions. Temperature‐dependent scanning tunnelling microscopy studies revealed distinct anchoring orientations of the guest unit switching with a 0.95 eV thermal barrier. H‐bonding between the guest and the host transiently stabilises the rotating guest, as the flapper on a raffle wheel. Density functional theory investigations unravel the detailed molecular pirouette of the guest and how the energy landscape is determined by H‐bond formation and breakage. The origin of the guest's enantiodirected, dynamic anchoring lies in the specific interplay of the kagome network and the silver surface.
Highlights
Inspired by biomolecular rotors that are omnipresent in nature, artificial molecular rotors have drawn attention in the field of nanoscience due to their potential application as functional molecular nanomachines
Angewandte Chemie International Edition published by Wiley-VCH GmbH Angew
Our investigation was initiated by the discovery of an intriguing self-assembly upon depositing bpp-COOH
Summary
Inspired by biomolecular rotors that are omnipresent in nature, artificial molecular rotors have drawn attention in the field of nanoscience due to their potential application as functional molecular nanomachines. Mounting such devices on a surface in analogy to natural motors which operate at interfaces can expand their applicability. Angewandte Chemie International Edition published by Wiley-VCH GmbH. Angewandte Chemie International Edition published by Wiley-VCH GmbH Angew.
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