A helical polydiacetylene with enhanced thermochromic reversibility temperature from self-assembly of diacetylene-containing rosettes

Key Points

• The aim is to enhance the thermochromic reversibility of helical polydiacetylene structures through self-assembly.
• Constructed rosettes through molecular self-assembly using diacetylene moieties.
• Utilized hydrogen-bonding networks for precise structural formation.
• Assessed the thermochromic properties of the assembled structures.
• Achieved improved thermochromic reversibility compared to previous models.
• Demonstrated stable color changes at increased temperature ranges.
• Established the role of hydrogen bonding in structural integrity during thermal cycling.