Dynamic control over supramolecular handedness by selecting chiral induction pathways at the solution–solid interface

The formation of homochiral supramolecular networks at solution–solid interfaces typically relies on the soldier-and-sergeant approach, in which a small amount of chiral modifier defines the handedness of the network. Now, judicious choice of the sergeant, solvent, temperature and concentration has enabled chiral induction pathways to be controlled so that a homochiral surface of either handedness can be assembled from the same system.