Pillar-Shaped Macrocyclic Hosts Pillar[ n ]arenes: New Key Players for Supramolecular Chemistry
Kanazawa University · Japan Science and Technology Agency
Abstract
In 2008, we reported a new class of pillar-shaped macrocyclic hosts, known as "pillar[n]arenes". Today, pillar[n]arenes are recognized as key players in supramolecular chemistry because of their facile synthesis, unique pillar shape, versatile functionality, interesting host-guest properties, and original supramolecular assembly characteristics, which have resulted in numerous electrochemical and biomedical material applications. In this Review, we have provided historical background to macrocyclic chemistry, followed by a detailed discussion of the fundamental properties of pillar[n]arenes, including their synthesis, structure, and host-guest properties. Furthermore, we have discussed the applications of…
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3Topics & keywords
- Chemistry
- Pillar
- Supramolecular chemistry
- Key (lock)
- Nanotechnology
- Organic chemistry
- Molecule