Self-Assembled Microwires of Aromatic Acids and Melamine

Self-assembled micro/nanowires of melamine and seveal aromatic acids, including thiocyanuric acid, trimesic acid, terephthalic acid, and 5-sulfoisophthalic acid, are formed through evaporation of water in a solution mixture of acids and melamine. These self assemblies show crystalline structures. Except for microwires of 5-sulfoisophthalic acid and melamine, other microwires are semiconductors. They may be used for sensors, catalyst, optoelectronics, etc.