Themed collection Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry

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Recent progress in iodine capture by macrocycles and cages

Advances of macrocycle and cage-based materials for iodine capture, with an emphasis on the structure of hosts, complexation mechanism and adsorption efficiency, have been summarized.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress in iodine capture by macrocycles and cages
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
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A summary of calixarene-based fluorescent sensors developed during the past five years

Calixarenes are “chalice like” phenol-based macrocycles that are one of the most fascinating studied scaffolds in supramolecular chemistry.

Graphical abstract: A summary of calixarene-based fluorescent sensors developed during the past five years
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
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Frustrated π-stacking

This article introduces the concept of “frustrated π-stacking,” strategically balancing attractive (π–π interaction) and repulsive (steric hindrance) forces in self-assembly to exert control over the sizes, sequences of π-stacks, and slip-stacked structures.

Graphical abstract: Frustrated π-stacking
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
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Artificial transmembrane potassium transporters: designs, functions, mechanisms and applications

In this review, we provide the very first comprehensive exposition of artificial potassium transporters developed mostly over the past ten years.

Graphical abstract: Artificial transmembrane potassium transporters: designs, functions, mechanisms and applications
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2024
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New opportunities for cyclodextrins in supramolecular assembly: metal organic frameworks, crystalline self-assembly, and catalyzed assembly

Cyclodextrin (CD) is widely used in supramolecular assembly due to its availability, functionality and excellent biocompatibility. In recent years, new opportunities of CD in supramolecular assembly have emerged, including CD-based frameworks, crystalline self-assembly and catalyzed assembly.

Graphical abstract: New opportunities for cyclodextrins in supramolecular assembly: metal organic frameworks, crystalline self-assembly, and catalyzed assembly
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
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Dynamic supramolecular hydrogels mediated by chemical reactions

This Feature Article summarizes the recent advances in the chemical reaction mediated supramolecular hydrogels and provides perspectives for further advances.

Graphical abstract: Dynamic supramolecular hydrogels mediated by chemical reactions
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
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Water-soluble organic macrocycles based on dye chromophores and their applications

This feature article focuses on recent water-soluble macrocyclic compounds based on organic dye chromophores, and introduces their applications such as molecular recognition, drug release and phototheranostics.

Graphical abstract: Water-soluble organic macrocycles based on dye chromophores and their applications
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
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A supramolecular assembly strategy towards organic luminescent materials

This review summarizes multi-dimensional supramolecular organic luminescent materials, illustrating the relationship between assembly and luminescence as well as the present challenges impeding the development of supramolecular luminescent systems.

Graphical abstract: A supramolecular assembly strategy towards organic luminescent materials
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
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Advances in circularly polarized luminescence materials based on chiral macrocycles

This review comprehensively summarizes circularly polarized luminescence materials from chiral macrocycles, especially chiral macrocyclic hosts and their derivatives.

Graphical abstract: Advances in circularly polarized luminescence materials based on chiral macrocycles
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Feature Article

Dual reactivity based dynamic covalent chemistry: mechanisms and applications

Dual reactivity based dynamic covalent chemistry was developed via activating/switching the reaction pathways of ring-chain tautomers toward diverse reversible systems. The underlying mechanistic insights and versatile applications are summarized.

Graphical abstract: Dual reactivity based dynamic covalent chemistry: mechanisms and applications
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
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Chiroptical regulation of macrocyclic arenes with flipping-induced inversion of planar chirality

Studies on various macrocyclic arenes have received increasing attention due to their straightforward syntheses, convenient derivatization, and unique complexation properties.

Graphical abstract: Chiroptical regulation of macrocyclic arenes with flipping-induced inversion of planar chirality
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

Fluorescence-enhanced supra-amphiphiles based on pillar[5]arene: construction, controllable self-assembly and application in cell imaging

Fluorescence-enhanced supra-amphiphiles based on (WP5)2ENDTn were constructed successfully. When n = 9, they can self-assemble into uniform micelles with an average diameter of about 90 nm and be further applied in cell imaging.

Graphical abstract: Fluorescence-enhanced supra-amphiphiles based on pillar[5]arene: construction, controllable self-assembly and application in cell imaging
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Open Access Communication

Supramolecular helix of an oligomeric azapeptide building block containing four β-turn structures

Oligomers of benzoylalanine-based amidothiourea, consisting of 4 β-turns spaced by meta-substituted benzenes, assembled into supramolecular helices in CH3CN, but not those containing less turns or 4 turns but spaced by para-substituted benzenes.

Graphical abstract: Supramolecular helix of an oligomeric azapeptide building block containing four β-turn structures
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Open Access Communication

A non-peptide-based fluorescent probe capable of sensitively visualizing asparagine endopeptidase

A sensitive and facilely synthesized fluorescent probe, QMC11, was designed for visualizing AEP.

Graphical abstract: A non-peptide-based fluorescent probe capable of sensitively visualizing asparagine endopeptidase
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

A two-dimensional metal–organic framework assembled from scandium-based cages for the selective capture of sulfur hexafluoride

A two-dimensional metal–organic framework assembled from scandium-based octahedral cages for the selective capture of sulfur hexafluoride.

Graphical abstract: A two-dimensional metal–organic framework assembled from scandium-based cages for the selective capture of sulfur hexafluoride
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

Supramolecular assemblies of Cu(II) with a tetraphenylethene-imidazole ligand for tuning photocatalytic CO2 reduction

Two Cu(II) assemblies were constructed, and the relationship between the structure/coordination environment and photocatalytic CO2 reduction under visible-light irradiation was explored.

Graphical abstract: Supramolecular assemblies of Cu(ii) with a tetraphenylethene-imidazole ligand for tuning photocatalytic CO2 reduction
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

A donor–acceptor cage for circularly polarized TADF emission

Herein, we report the first example of chiral donor–acceptor cage DA-2 displaying efficient circularly polarized thermally activated delayed fluorescence (CP-TADF) with |glum| values up to 2.1 × 10−3 and PLQY of 32%.

Graphical abstract: A donor–acceptor cage for circularly polarized TADF emission
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

Self-assembly of conformation-adaptive dihydrophenazine-based coordination cages

This work investigates how dihydrophenazine ligands and their conformational changes affect the assembly of coordination cages. Self-assembly, in turn, can tune the conformation of dihydrophenazine units and their photophysical and redox properties.

Graphical abstract: Self-assembly of conformation-adaptive dihydrophenazine-based coordination cages
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

Pillar[5]arene-segregated ion pairs for enhanced cycloaddition of epoxides with CO2

A supramolecular catalytic approach that utilizes ion pair segregation and CO2 fixation is presented for efficient synthesis of cyclic carbonates under metal- and solvent-free conditions.

Graphical abstract: Pillar[5]arene-segregated ion pairs for enhanced cycloaddition of epoxides with CO2
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Open Access Communication

Reversing the ion transport selectivity through arm modification of an artificial molecular hourglass

An arm modification strategy of tethering electron-rich arms on a central macrocyclic scaffold endows an artificial hourglass channel with weak cation selectivity.

Graphical abstract: Reversing the ion transport selectivity through arm modification of an artificial molecular hourglass
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

A designed DNA/amino acid amphiphile-based supramolecular oxidase-mimetic catalyst for colorimetric DNA detection

The self-assembled DNA/Fmoc-amino acids/Cu2+ material exhibits remarkable catechol oxidase-mimetic activity towards catalyzing colorimetric oxidative reaction, which are employed for selective and sensitive detection of DNA hybridization.

Graphical abstract: A designed DNA/amino acid amphiphile-based supramolecular oxidase-mimetic catalyst for colorimetric DNA detection
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

Controlled assembly of photosensitizers through directional interactions for effective photooxidation

We report a rational strategy for the generation of a reactive 1O2 system based on the control of hierarchical assemblies of PS-based amphiphiles with fundamental function and morphologically different architectures.

Graphical abstract: Controlled assembly of photosensitizers through directional interactions for effective photooxidation
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

Hyperbranched polyphthalocyanine micelles with dual PTT/PDT functions for bacteria eradication under an NIR window

A novel hyperbranched polyphthalocyanine micelle with dual-modal PTT/PDT functions was developed for a highly efficient non-antibiotic bacteria eradication under 808 nm NIR window.

Graphical abstract: Hyperbranched polyphthalocyanine micelles with dual PTT/PDT functions for bacteria eradication under an NIR window
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

Polyelectrolyte chain conformation matters in macroscopic supramolecular self-assembly

We demonstrate molecular-conformation-dependent macroscopic supramolecular self-assembly (MSA) driven by electrostatic interactions.

Graphical abstract: Polyelectrolyte chain conformation matters in macroscopic supramolecular self-assembly
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

Aggregation-induced emission (AIE)-active metallacycles with near-infrared emission for photodynamic therapy

Multifunctional metallacycles with solid-state emission are highly important in cancer therapy.

Graphical abstract: Aggregation-induced emission (AIE)-active metallacycles with near-infrared emission for photodynamic therapy
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

Cucurbit[7]uril-based carbon dots for recognizing histamine

An effective histamine sensing technique was created using cucurbit[7]uril-CQDs by utilizing the host–guest chemistry.

Graphical abstract: Cucurbit[7]uril-based carbon dots for recognizing histamine
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

A cavitand-based supramolecular artificial light-harvesting system with sequential energy transfer for photocatalysis

A supramolecular artificial light-harvesting system with two-step sequential energy transfer processes was fabricated for the photocatalysis of a cross-dehydrogenative coupling reaction.

Graphical abstract: A cavitand-based supramolecular artificial light-harvesting system with sequential energy transfer for photocatalysis
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

Multicolor circularly polarized luminescence inversion of metal–organic supramolecular polymers

Metal–organic supramolecular polymers with multicolor CPL and handedness inversion were constructed from the co-assembly of pyridine-cyanostilbene-cholesterol (PCSPCC) and metal salts by modulating the treatment modes, solvents, and metal ions.

Graphical abstract: Multicolor circularly polarized luminescence inversion of metal–organic supramolecular polymers
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

The assembly of [Mo2O2S2]2+ based on polydentate phosphonate templates and their proton conductivity

This research reveals non-planar macrocyclic clusters, self-assembled from [Mo2O2S2]2+ units templated by organophosphates. These clusters serve as molecular-based proton conductors with high conductivity and ideal for studying proton transport mechanisms.

Graphical abstract: The assembly of [Mo2O2S2]2+ based on polydentate phosphonate templates and their proton conductivity
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

Construction of metallo-helicoids with high antimicrobial activity via intermolecular coordination

Metallo-helicoids are constructed by intermolecular coordination interactions between covalent linear polymer and tritopic/hexatopic molecular templates.

Graphical abstract: Construction of metallo-helicoids with high antimicrobial activity via intermolecular coordination
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

Controlled synthesis of cyclic helical polyisocyanides and bottlebrush polymers using a cyclic alkyne–Pd(II) catalyst

A cyclic catalyst was prepared which initiates the living polymerisation of isocyanide monomers and macromonomers, affording various well-defined cyclic polymers with predictable molar mass and low distribution.

Graphical abstract: Controlled synthesis of cyclic helical polyisocyanides and bottlebrush polymers using a cyclic alkyne–Pd(ii) catalyst
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

Enantiomeric filtration separation of supramolecular framework membranes

A supramolecular framework is constructed through a 4+2 host–guest interaction between pillar[5]arene-modified polyoxometalate and guest-grafting porphyrin for enantiomeric membrane separation via a simple filtration.

Graphical abstract: Enantiomeric filtration separation of supramolecular framework membranes
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

pH-Dependent phosphate separation using a tripodal hexaurea receptor

A tripodal hexaurea receptor enables reversible uptake and release of phosphate anions from water under the control of pH.

Graphical abstract: pH-Dependent phosphate separation using a tripodal hexaurea receptor
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

Topological transformation across different dimensions of supramolecular polymer via photo-isomerization

The utilization of a complementary photo-isomerization monomer pair realizes dimension-based topological transformation of the resulting supramolecular polymer.

Graphical abstract: Topological transformation across different dimensions of supramolecular polymer via photo-isomerization
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

Hydroxyfluorooxoborate (NH4)[C(NH2)3][B3O3F4(OH)] for exploring the effects of cation substitution on structure and optical properties

Herein, a metal-free hydroxyfluorooxoborate (NH4)[C(NH2)3][B3O3F4(OH)] has been synthesized using the strategy of heterologous substitution. Tunable structure and optical properties have been achieved via varied A-site cation substitution.

Graphical abstract: Hydroxyfluorooxoborate (NH4)[C(NH2)3][B3O3F4(OH)] for exploring the effects of cation substitution on structure and optical properties
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

Novel biotin-linked amphiphilic calix[4]arene-based supramolecular micelles as doxorubicin carriers for boosted anticancer activity

The lack of targeting, severe toxicity on normal tissues have become an intractable limitation of doxorubicin (DOX)-based chemotherapy. A biotin-modified calix[4]arene based therapeutic agent BPCA4 has been designed for the delivery of DOX to alleviate the adverse side effects.

Graphical abstract: Novel biotin-linked amphiphilic calix[4]arene-based supramolecular micelles as doxorubicin carriers for boosted anticancer activity
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

Activation of alkynes by chalcogen bonding: a Se⋯π interaction catalyzed intramolecular cyclization of 1,6-diynes

The activation of alkynes was achieved by Se⋯π bonding, enabling cyclization of 1,6-diynes to take place.

Graphical abstract: Activation of alkynes by chalcogen bonding: a Se⋯π interaction catalyzed intramolecular cyclization of 1,6-diynes
From the themed collection: Chemical Communications HOT Articles 2023
Communication

Supramolecular interface decoration on a polymer conductor for an intrinsically stretchable near-infrared photodiode

A supramolecular cathode with high transparency and dynamic stability is developed by interface modification on a polymer conductor for intrinsically stretchable near-infrared photodiodes.

Graphical abstract: Supramolecular interface decoration on a polymer conductor for an intrinsically stretchable near-infrared photodiode
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

Triazine pyridinium derivative supramolecular cascade assembly extended FRET for two-photon NIR targeted cell imaging

Supramolecular cascade assembly based on a triazine pyridinium derivative extended an efficient FRET process to achieve two-photon NIR targeted cell imaging.

Graphical abstract: Triazine pyridinium derivative supramolecular cascade assembly extended FRET for two-photon NIR targeted cell imaging
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

Phosphorescence enhancement of pyridinium macrocycles by poly(vinylalcohol)

A phosphorescence enhancement of pyridinium macrocycles/monomers phosphors are realized with up to 14.7-fold prolonging of phosphorescence lifetimes and visible afterglow by doping into poly(vinylalcohol) (PVA) matrix.

Graphical abstract: Phosphorescence enhancement of pyridinium macrocycles by poly(vinylalcohol)
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

V-shaped chiral hosts based on π-extended hematoxylin

Hematoxylin has a V-shaped chiral geometry, but its potential in chiroptical self-assembled materials is underdeveloped.

Graphical abstract: V-shaped chiral hosts based on π-extended hematoxylin
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

In situ assembly of nickel-based ultrathin catalyst film for water oxidation

A nickel-based ultrathin catalyst film is assembled in situ from a solution of Ni(OAc)2 and a Schiff-base ligand L (L = 3-methoxy-salicylidene-glycine).

Graphical abstract: In situ assembly of nickel-based ultrathin catalyst film for water oxidation
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

Synthesis of Tröger's base-based [3]arenes for efficient iodine adsorption

Enantiomers of Tröger's base-based [3]arenes R6N-E[3] and S6N-E[3] were synthesized successfully as two optically pure Tröger's base-based macrocycles in which three Tröger's base subunits were incorporated.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of Tröger's base-based [3]arenes for efficient iodine adsorption
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
Communication

Efficient separation of monobromotoluene isomers by nonporous adaptive perbromoethylated pillar[5]arene crystals

We report an efficient strategy for the separation of m-bromotoluene and o-bromotoluene based on nonporous adaptive crystals of perbromoethylated pillar[5]arenes.

Graphical abstract: Efficient separation of monobromotoluene isomers by nonporous adaptive perbromoethylated pillar[5]arene crystals
From the themed collection: Supramolecular & Macrocyclic chemistry
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Supramolecular and macrocyclic chemistry, one of the most active research fields in chemical science, fuels intense studies nowadays in constructing molecules and materials with built-in dynamic properties. Guest Edited by Minghua Liu (刘鸣华), Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Yongfeng Zhou (周永丰). Shanghai Jiao Tong University, this collection will provide a showcase of the latest advancements in Supramolecular and Macrocyclic chemistry by the Chinese community. The collection will include the new developments of macrocyclic architectures, supramolecular building blocks, supramolecular interactions, self-assembled structures or the potential applications, for example in catalysis, biomedical applications, wearable devices, displays, smart/adaptive materials and some others. It intends to present the trends and emerging interests in Supramolecular and Macrocyclic chemistry, attract researchers and inspire minds in this and related areas.


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