15 January 2013
Publication year: 2013
Source:Journal of Crystal Growth, Volume 363
We find that single inorganic polyoxomolybdate molecule can self-assemble with β -CD molecule forming a novel β -CD/Mo x O y n − inclusion complex under rapid crystallization conditions. Experiments have proven that it is rapid crystallization of β -CD that leads to formation of surplus β -CD nuclei, which immediately include single inorganic molecule into them forming this inclusion complex. We believe that this research opens a new field of inorganic species/β -CD inclusion complex and also opens new way to synthesize inorganic semiconductor nanomaterials by using β -CD as template via a green and efficient route.
► Single polyoxomolybdate molecule has been included into cyclodextrin (β -CD) molecules. ► Experiments prove that it is rapid crystallization of β -CD that leads to the complex. ► This research opens a new research filed of β -CD inclusion compounds.
Publication year: 2013
Source:Journal of Crystal Growth, Volume 363