Hierarchical Self-Assembly of Lactams into Supramolecular CO-Spiked “Sea Urchins” and Then into a Channeled Crystal (original) (raw)

This paper presents the hierarchical self-assembly process of lactams into supramolecular structures resembling sea urchins, followed by the formation of a novel channeled crystal. Detailed synthesis methods and theoretical computations using DFT B3LYP/SBKJC reveal energetic stabilization through hydrogen bonds and molecular interactions. Visualization techniques like 3D Molecular Electrostatic Potential (MEP) mapping are employed to assess structural characteristics, indicating minimal disorder within the crystal lattice and highlighting the unique properties of the synthesized compounds.