Tessellation strategy for the interfacial synthesis of an anthracene-based 2D polymer via [4+4]-photocycloaddition

Inspired by the tessellation or tiling process in daily life, a rigid triangular macrocyclic molecule containing anthracene as a photo-active moiety was synthesized to realize pre-organization through pi-pi interactions. The successful preparation of a 2D polymer monolayer at the air/water interface was achieved through [4+4]-photocycloaddition.

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Inspired by tessellation in daily life, a rigid triangular macrocyclic molecule containing anthracene was synthesized for pre-organization through pi-pi interactions. A 2D polymer monolayer was successfully prepared at the air/water interface through [4+4]-photocycloaddition.