From nonporous to porous: carbazole-integrated π-conjugated pillar[5]arene crystals for enhanced iodine capture
Abstract
Herein, we present a case of transforming from a nonporous crystal to a porous crystal, achieved by molecular functionalization of a perethylated pillar[5]arene using two carbazole units. The porous crystal demonstrates enhanced iodine capture behavior and outstanding recyclability.