Haruka Sunohara, Kenta Koyamada, Hiroki Takezawa and Makoto Fujita
Chem. Commun., 2021,57, 9300-9302
DOI:
10.1039/D1CC03620C,
Communication
A molecular host with photosensitizing centers provides photo-responsive host–guest properties based on its molecular recognition ability. Here, we construct a self-assembled photoactive Ir(iii) cage-shaped complex that contains anion binding pockets on its rim. The anion recognition ability of the complex enables efficient catalysis of the visible-light-induced E–Z isomerization of an anionic styrene derivative.
