Issue 12, 2018

Recent progress in macrocyclic amphiphiles and macrocyclic host-based supra-amphiphiles

Abstract

Macrocycle-based amphiphiles, including macrocyclic amphiphiles and macrocyclic host-based supra-amphiphiles, are a class of amphiphiles which are capable of self-assembling into multidimensional assemblies with defined nanostructures. By involving host–guest recognition, these amphiphiles can be tailored to fabricate new topological structures and fulfill multiple applications. Compared with covalent-bonded traditional amphiphiles and polymeric amphiphiles, the introduction of host–guest interactions facilitates the design, synthesis and controllability of these amphiphilic systems. Moreover, host–guest interactions usually possess stimuli-responsive properties, which further endow self-assemblies of macrocycle-based amphiphiles with fantastic functions. In this review, we summarize recent progress in macrocyclic amphiphiles and macrocyclic host-based supra-amphiphiles, with a focus on novel functions and applications of self-assemblies of these amphiphiles.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress in macrocyclic amphiphiles and macrocyclic host-based supra-amphiphiles

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
28 juin 2018
Accepted
19 sept. 2018
First published
19 sept. 2018

Mater. Chem. Front., 2018,2, 2152-2174

Recent progress in macrocyclic amphiphiles and macrocyclic host-based supra-amphiphiles

H. Zhu, L. Shangguan, B. Shi, G. Yu and F. Huang, Mater. Chem. Front., 2018, 2, 2152 DOI: 10.1039/C8QM00314A

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