Abstract
The mechanism of electron transfer in α-aminoisobutyric (Aib) homoligomers is defined by the extent of secondary structure, rather than just chain length. Helical structures (Aib units ≥3) undergo an electron hopping mechanism, while shorter disordered sequences (Aib units <3) undergo an electron superexchange mechanism.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1132-1134 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 4 Jan 2012 |