Issue 68, 2016

Molecular recognition and activation by polyaza macrocyclic compounds based on host–guest interactions

Abstract

The design and syntheses of supramolecular hosts for the recognition and activation of molecules and anions are one of the most active research fields in supramolecular chemistry, in which polyaza macrocyclic ligands and their complexes have drawn particular attention due to their strong host–guest interactions. This review mainly focuses on the recent progress in the recognition of molecules and anions by polyaza macrocyclic compounds including polyaza macrocycles, polyaza macrobicycles and polyaza macrotricycles, as well as the activation of molecules by polyaza macrocyclic ligands and their metal complexes.

Graphical abstract: Molecular recognition and activation by polyaza macrocyclic compounds based on host–guest interactions

Article information

Article type
Feature Article
Submitted
02 May 2016
Accepted
22 Jun 2016
First published
22 Jun 2016

Chem. Commun., 2016,52, 10322-10337

Molecular recognition and activation by polyaza macrocyclic compounds based on host–guest interactions

D. Zhong and T. Lu, Chem. Commun., 2016, 52, 10322 DOI: 10.1039/C6CC03660K

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