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In contrast to short helical peptides, constrained peptides, and foldamers, the design and fabrication of crystalline 3D frameworks from the β-sheet peptides are rare because of their high self-aggregation propensity to form 1D architectures. Herein, we demonstrate the formation of a 3D porous honeycomb framework through the silver coordination of a minimal β-sheet forming a peptide having terminal metal coordinated 4- and 3-pyridyl ligands. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Rod-like bolapolyphiles with highly branched carbosilane-based side-chains self-assemble into several honeycomb structures if the oligo(p-phenylene ethynylene) core is polyfluorinated, whereas for the non-fluorinated series an A15 type cubic network of rod-bundles was observed instead, suggesting a brand new pathway for the transition between triangular and square honeycomb phases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We report on a two-dimensional hexagonal "honeycomb" network comprising barium-seamed metal–organic nanocapsules involving a hexameric assembly of pyrogallol[4]arene ligands. The incorporated barium ions act as spacers to generate a solvent-accessible void, hierarchical self-assembly having an individual void volume near 13 000 Å3. This work illustrates the surprising chemistry that remains to be discovered by integrating large or classically non-reactive metal ions within supramolecular assemblies, networks, and organic nanocapsules. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We report the 1D linear, 2D square, 2D honeycomb, and 3D topo-epitaxy long-range superstructures of oriented attached PbSe NCs. In particular, we discovered novel 1D linear and 3D superstructures, which implied different formation mechanisms compared with the PbSe superstructures previously reported. Our study not only demonstrates stronger design capability for oriented-attached PbSe superstructures, but also reveals important information about the interfacial behavior of the PbSe NCs during the self-assembly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A metal–organic framework (MOF) comprised of cobalt ions and triptycene-based 3-fold symmetric bridging ligands 9,10-[1,2]benzenoanthracene-2,3,6,7,14,15(9H,10H)-hexaone (o-TT) was prepared. Single-crystal structure analysis revealed a 2D honeycomb network structure and the ideal trigonal prismatic geometry of the Co(II) ion. The magnetic anisotropy of the Co(II) ion in the trigonal prism coordination geometry was analyzed via magnetic measurements and model calculations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Two different metal-organic frameworks with either a honeycomb or Kagome structure were grown on Cu(111) using para-aminophenol molecules and native surface adatoms. Although both frameworks are made up from the same chemical species, they are structurally different emphasizing the critical role being played by the reaction conditions during their growth. This work highlights the importance of the balance between thermodynamics and kinetics in the final structure of surface-supported metal-organic networks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Rod-like liquid crystalline (LC) polyphilic compounds with a linear oligo(phenyleneethynylene) core, sticky glycerol groups at each end and two long alkyl side chains (C20–C32) at opposite sides form rhombic honeycombs with inner angles around 60/120°, occurring between triangular and square tiling patterns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A honeycomb MOF, based on rare Ni6 trigonal-prismatic supermolecular building blocks, was fabricated by utilizing an unexploited [1,1′-biphenyl]-3,3′,5,5′-tetracarboxylic acid linker with –NH2 substituent groups. The MOF contains novel building blocks and an enchanting structure, and also exhibits water-stable characteristics. Uniquely, the accessible adsorption sites, arising due to the high-density Lewis-basic amino-coordinated groups and uncoordinated carboxylate O atoms in the pores, endow the MOF with excellent capture and separation capabilities for C2H2. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The synclinic tilted organization of specifically designed polyphilic oligo(p-phenylene ethynylene) rods in cylindrical shells around triangular prismatic cells on the <5 nm scale leads to a new kind of liquid crystalline honeycomb composed of helical shells with alternating helix sense. Core fluorination at the outer ring modifies the core–core interactions, thus resulting in triangular arrays with face-to-face π-stacking along the honeycomb. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Only using one type of amphiphilic block copolymers as a template, we present a facile and robust approach to in situ fabricate a series of brightly emitting Au nano-assemblies with high controllability and tunability. Simply by altering thiol ligands, the Au nano-assemblies display diverse superstructures including fibers, vesicles, and honeycombs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The precise control of intra-lattice multiple electron transfers was demonstrated in the solvated and desolvated species of the tetraoxolene-bridged Fe honeycomb layer system, (NPr4)2[Fe2(Cl2An)3]·(solv) (Cl2Ann− = 2,5-dichloro-3,6-dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinonate; NPr4+ = tetrapropylammonium cation), by the site-doping of the Cl2Ann− bridging unit using X2Ann− units with X = Br or F. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Honeycomb layered oxides from Na2Ni2−xCoxTeO6 family were assessed for use as positive electrodes in rechargeable sodium batteries at ambient and elevated temperatures using ionic liquids. Substitution of nickel with cobalt increases the discharge voltage to nearly 4 V (versus Na+/Na), surpassing the average voltages of most Na based layered oxide positive electrodes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A hexagonal cobalt(II) metallacycle and its "lipid packaged" derivatives, [Co6(R-bisterpy)6]X12 (R = H, OC16H33, OC27H55; X = BF4, C12-Glu), have been synthesized and characterized. The compounds incorporating BF4− anions formed sphere-like aggregates while the compounds with C12-Glu lipid anions gave double-layered honeycomb architectures composed of hexagonal stacked tubular structures, which exhibit spin crossover behaviour. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The novel two-dimensional honeycomb layered Cu3LiRu2O6 exhibits Pauli-like paramagnetic and Mott variable range hopping semiconduction behaviors, which contradict the large specific-heat Sommerfeld coefficient for metals, and indicate a possible spin-excitation induced nonmetallic metal. This nonmetallic feature can be significantly suppressed by pressure toward producing a bad-metal state, as reflected by the temperature-dependent resistivity response up to 35 GPa. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The novel two-dimensional honeycomb layered Cu3LiRu2O6 exhibits Pauli-like paramagnetic and Mott variable range hopping semiconduction behaviors, which contradict the large specific-heat Sommerfeld coefficient for metals, and indicate a possible spin-excitation induced nonmetallic metal. This nonmetallic feature can be significantly suppressed by pressure toward producing a bad-metal state, as reflected by the temperature-dependent resistivity response up to 35 GPa. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A new liquid crystalline honeycomb phase is reported, containing highly stretched giant hexagonal cells with two opposing walls spanned by three consecutive end-to-end H-bonded rods, the (3-1-1) hexagons. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Developing non-noble metal-based electrocatalysts with high catalytic activity is an urgent task for overall electrocatalytic water decomposition. In this study, carbon-incorporated porous honeycomb NiCoFe phosphide (labelled NiCoFeP/C) was successfully developed from a metal–organic framework (MOF) precursor for the first time. Benefitting from a unique structure and compositional advantages, NiCoFeP/C exhibits excellent bifunctional electrocatalytic activity for the oxygen evolution reaction/hydrogen evolution reaction (OER/HER) in alkaline solution, showing low OER and HER overpotentials of 270 and 149 mV at 10 mA cm−2, respectively. This work successfully developed a MOF-derived novel multi-component transition metal phosphide with a unique structure, which shed some light on the development of promising catalysts for the OER/HER. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Emerging power batteries with both high volumetric energy density and fast charge/discharge kinetics are required for electric vehicles. The rapid ion/electron transport of mesostructured electrodes enables a high electrochemical activity in secondary batteries. However, the typical low fraction of active materials leads to a low volumetric energy density. Herein, we report a novel biomimetic “bee pupa infilled honeycomb”-structured 3D mesoporous cathode. We found previously the maximum active material filing fraction of an opal template before pinch-off was about 25%, whereas it could be increased to ∼90% with the bee pupa-infilled honeycomb-like architecture. Importantly, even with a high infilling fraction, fast Li+/e− transport kinetics and robust mechanical property were achievable. As the demonstration, a bee pupa infilled honeycomb-shaped Li2MnSiO4/C cathode was constructed, which delivered a high volumetric energy density of 2443 W h L−1. The presented biomimetic bee pupa infilled honeycomb configuration is applicable for a broad set of both cathodes and anodes in high energy density batteries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The designing of high voltage cathode materials is critical for the advancement of potassium-ion (K-ion) battery. Herein, we present a new honeycomb framework P2-type K2/3Ni1/3Co1/3Te1/3O2 (or equivalently written as K2NiCoTeO6) which exhibits the highest voltage on record (beyond 4 V versus K+/K) for layered cathode materials. This work will allow for the further development of, particularly, high voltage layered cathodes for K-ion battery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The designing of high voltage cathode materials is critical for the advancement of potassium-ion (K-ion) battery. Herein, we present a new honeycomb framework P2-type K2/3Ni1/3Co1/3Te1/3O2 (or equivalently written as K2NiCoTeO6) which exhibits the highest voltage on record (beyond 4 V versus K+/K) for layered cathode materials. This work will allow for the further development of, particularly, high voltage layered cathodes for K-ion battery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A hierarchically structured platform was obtained from directed self-assembly of a poly(styrene)-b-poly(4-vinylbenzylchloride) (PS-b-PVBC) block copolymer (BCP) during breath figure (BF) templating. The BF process using a water/ethanol atmosphere gave a unique double porosity in which hexagonally arranged micron-sized pores were encircled by a secondary population of smaller, nano-sized pores. A third level of structuration was simultaneously introduced between the pores by BCP self-assembly to form out-of-the-plane nano-cylinders, offering a film with an unprecedented triple structure, which could be used as a reactive platform. Indeed the surface nano-domains of VBC were exploited as reactive nano-patterns for site-specific chemical functionalization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We compare by Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) self-organized honeycomb monolayers of aromatic molecules formed either on graphite or on graphene. A differential contrast between the adsorption sites observed exclusively on graphite evidences the electronic effects of the symmetry breaking by the staggered atomic layers forming this substrate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We combine chiral amplification and host–guest chemistry to demonstrate an approach to achieve a switchable chiral assembly. After the addition of the guest coronene, homochiral honeycomb patterns transform into host–guest sunflower structures, in which supramolecular chirality is modulated dramatically. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The self-assembly of 1,2,3-triazole and ionic 1,2,3-triazolium “clicked” poly(3-hexylthiophene)-b-poly(methylmethacrylate) (P3HT-b-PMMA) rod–coil diblock copolymers was used to fabricate honeycomb-patterned porous films via“breath figure” templating. The surface and inner morphologies of the honeycomb films can be both controlled by either ionizing the 1,2,3-triazole linker or changing the counter-ion nature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An unprecedented two-dimensional honeycomb network based on fused triacontanuclear heterometallic wheels of 3.4 nm, {[Co2(Mn3O)(N3)2(pic)6(NO3)]−}6 (Hpic = picolinic acid), has been assembled. The hexagonal {Co12Mn18} wheel motif is composed of six oxo-centered {Mn3} trinuclear and six {Co2} dinuclear moieties acting as nodes and linkers, respectively. The paramagnetic properties of this compound observed down to 1.8 K result from the competition of Mn…Mn, Mn…Co and Co…Co interactions in combination with spin–orbit coupling and single-ion behavior of the Co(ii) centers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In combination with the breath-figure method, an in situ growth approach of polyphosphazenes was performed on a honeycomb surface resulting in a closely packed nanoparticle coating and a micro/nanoscale hierarchical structure. The hierarchically structured surfaces exhibited high biocompatibility, allowed good cellular adhesion and presented strong potential use as a cell scaffold. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Redox-responsive degradable honeycomb manganese oxide (hMnO2) nanostructures consisting of some lamellar MnO2 platelets were established as a new class of drug carriers for intracellular glutathionetriggered drug release. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Amorphous silicon thin films with honeycombed structures have been prepared using a self-assembled monolayer of polystyrene spheres as the template. The as-prepared thin films may serve as a good anode candidate for thin film Li-ion batteries. This approach can be extended to a wide range of coating materials and substrates with controlled periodic structures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This feature article describes the multiple interfaces in the breath figure (BF) method toward functional honeycomb films with ordered pores. If a drop of polymer solution in a volatile solvent such as carbon disulphide is placed in a humid environment, evaporative cooling leads to self-assembled arrays of condensed water droplets. After evaporation of the solvent and water, patterned pores can be formed. During this BF process, the interfaces between the solution and the substrate, the solution and water droplets, and the film surface and air play extremely important roles in determining both the structures and functions of the honeycomb films. Progress in the BF method is reviewed by emphasizing the roles of the interfacial interactions. The applications of hierarchical and functional honeycomb films in separation, biocatalysis, biosensing, templating, stimuli-responsive surfaces and adhesive surfaces are also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years, graphene, the two-dimensional closely packed honeycomb carbon lattice, has been attracting much attention in the field of electrochemistry due to its intrinsic properties and merits. Efforts to create novel graphene based electrochemical biosensors have led to the establishment of effective strategies for diverse bioassays, from simple molecules to complex biotargets. In this Feature Article, we provide an overview of electrochemical biosensing with graphene related materials, and discuss the role of graphene in different sensing protocols. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The multi-gram-scale synthesis of trinaphtho[3.3.3]propellane (TNP) and its π-extension were achieved. X-ray crystallographic analysis revealed that charge transfer complexes of the π-extended TNP with F4-TCNQ form a two-dimensional honeycomb lattice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

[FeL3][BF4]2-xH2O(L = 3-(pyrazinyl)-1H-pyrazole) shows negativethermal expansion between 150-240 K but positive thermal expansion at 240-300 K, linked to rearrangement of anions and water molecules within pores in the lattice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The molecular framework Ag(tcm) (tcm- = tricyanomethanide) expands continuously in two orthogonal directions under hydrostatic compression. The first of its kind, this negative area compressibility behaviour arises from the flattening of honeycomb-like layers during rapid pressure-driven collapse of the interlayer separation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Thin films of bio-compatible poly(lactic acid) with highly ordered hexagonal patterns were successfully fabricated under normal ambient conditions without using any surfactant via an improved phase separation method. The patterned surface was successfully applied to fabricate silicon/copper dome-patterned electrodes for high-performance hybrid capacitors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We report honeycomb-patterned phthalocyanine (Pc) films fabricated by self-assembly of dodecyloxy-azo-Zinc phthalocyanine (daZnPc) using the breath figure (BF) technique. These ultrathin Pc films exhibit a robust photo-dependent antibacterial effect against Escherichia coli (E. coli). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Two star-shaped triazatrinaphthylene (TrisK) derivatives form highly-organized nanoporous honeycomb networks when adsorbed at the n-tetradecane/HOPG interface. STM reveals that replacing three H-atoms by three Cl-atoms in the chemical structure of the TrisK skeleton results in locking the free-rotation of the guest molecules inside the pore of the host network as a result of symmetry breaking. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ultra high vacuum scanning tunnelling microscopy revealed chlorosubphthalocyanine to self-organize into discrete well-defined bilayer and trilayer triangular nanocrystallites when evaporated onto a Cu(111) surface. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Highly favoured N–HO bonded honeycomb layers in guanidinium nitrate, C(NH2)3+NO3−, have been destabilized by a pressure of 0.6 GPa, and the novel motif of 3-dimensional N–HO bonded aggregation in high-pressure phase IV determined for in situgrown single-crystal by X-ray diffraction. The mechanism of the transition involves the collapse of voids present in phases I, II and III. In the P/T phase diagram a large hysteresis of the phase IV boundaries is caused by the strongly reconstructive character of the transition and pressure dependent H-accepting capacity of oxygen atoms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The use of THB molecules as a guest template tunes the formation of a two-dimensional honeycomb network in preference to alternative close packed structures of TECDB self-assembled on HOPG surface at the solid–liquid interface. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A new approach for fabricating a series of multi-functional honeycomb-patterned films was successfully achieved using ionomers viabreath figures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An organic crystal has been designed and constructed by the hydrogen-bond-directed self-assembly of TCA and dpyb, which possesses the large honeycomb net with 5.1 × 5.1 nm cavities and a novel interpenetrated n-Borromean linked topology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We have developed a facile strategy to fabricate a large-scale, orderly-patterned honeycomb structure by using supramolecular self-assembly of a low mass organic molecule. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A new polyoxometalate-templated Mo/V-oxide-based organic- inorganic hybrid framework with a honeycomb-like structure has been hydrothermally synthesized and its electrocatalytic property was investigated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We used the spin-coating method combined with ultrasonic atomization as a continuous, one-step process to generate a two-dimensional honeycomb network that was constructed from pure multi-walled carbon nanotubes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]