Abstract
The difference in the crystal structure and growth kinetics of microtubes formed from l- and d-enantiomers of diphenylalanine dipeptide is investigated both experimentally and theoretically by computer simulation. The microtubes of l- and d-enantiomers grown simultaneously and under identical experimental conditions possess different crystallographic space groups, have essential difference in sizes, and demonstrate different growth kinetics. Computer simulation by molecular mechanics methods revealed a fundamental difference in the interaction between structural units of microtubes of different chiralities. A model describing chirality-dependent growth of microtubes is proposed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6414-6421 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Crystal Growth and Design |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 6 Nov 2019 |