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Polymeric self-assembled cucurbit[n]urils: Synthesis, structures and applications

Yang, Dan; Liu, Ming; Xiao, Xin; Tao, Zhu; Redshaw, Carl

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Dan Yang

Ming Liu

Xin Xiao

Zhu Tao

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Professor Carl Redshaw C.Redshaw@hull.ac.uk
Professor of Inorganic Materials Chemistry and REF Lead for Chemistry



Abstract

In recent years, cucurbit[n]urils (CB[n] or Q[n]s) have attracted considerable attention on account of their unique structural and host–guest binding properties. In this review, we provide an overview of their self-assembly into polymeric species via Q[n]-mediated tertiary host–guest interactions, and where appropriate, focus on potential applications. The first part of the review describes systems in terms of their structural type from the adoption of tertiary complexes through to microcapsules and vesicles, whilst the second part of the review discusses the systems by way of differing applications. Within each section, systems are arranged in terms of Q[n] size, with n = 5 to 14, and the type of bonding involved, namely the use of either covalent bonding or non-covalent bonding in combination with host–guest interactions.

Citation

Yang, D., Liu, M., Xiao, X., Tao, Z., & Redshaw, C. (2021). Polymeric self-assembled cucurbit[n]urils: Synthesis, structures and applications. Coordination chemistry reviews, 434, Article 213733. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccr.2020.213733

Journal Article Type Review
Acceptance Date Nov 19, 2020
Online Publication Date Feb 5, 2021
Publication Date May 1, 2021
Deposit Date Feb 6, 2021
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Coordination Chemistry Reviews
Print ISSN 0010-8545
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 434
Article Number 213733
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccr.2020.213733
Keywords Cucurbit[n]urils; Polymer; Self-assembly; Host–guest; Covalent bond; Non-covalent bond; Applications
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3712191

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