The co-crystallization of nanoclusters with functional organic molecules can provide access to superlattices with unique properties, but this process remains synthetically challenging. Now it has been shown that silver nanoclusters and organic macrocycles can be assembled through a supramolecular approach into ionic co-crystals with tunable structures and large chiroptical effects.
- Yingwei Li
- Grant J. Stec
- Jarad A. Mason