Fig. 5: Proposed reaction pathways.
From: On-surface synthesis and spontaneous segregation of conjugated tetraphenylethylene macrocycles

Multi-step reaction pathways for forming M4, M6, and M8 macrocycles.
From: On-surface synthesis and spontaneous segregation of conjugated tetraphenylethylene macrocycles

Multi-step reaction pathways for forming M4, M6, and M8 macrocycles.