Issue 34, 2017

Light-responsive molecular containers

Abstract

Encapsulation of small molecules in molecular containers able to release them in a controlled way in order to perform specific tasks (e.g. catalysis or drug delivery) constitutes an idea that has been around for several years. Light is becoming a perfect external stimulus to control the behaviour of molecular capsules. Photocontrol is a clean and reliable technique, allowing reversibility of the processes in many cases. In addition, researchers in this field are moving from mere function description of the capsules to a deeper understanding of the processes governing these systems. We have compiled a selection of reported studies and highlighted the most relevant findings in this rapidly developing field.

Graphical abstract: Light-responsive molecular containers

Article information

Article type
Feature Article
Submitted
28 2 2017
Accepted
28 3 2017
First published
28 3 2017

Chem. Commun., 2017,53, 4635-4652

Light-responsive molecular containers

A. Díaz-Moscoso and P. Ballester, Chem. Commun., 2017, 53, 4635 DOI: 10.1039/C7CC01568B

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