Harnessing ion–dipole interactions: a simple and effective approach to high-performance lithium receptors
Chengkai Xu, Quy Gia Tran, Łukasz Wojtas, Wenqi Liu
Abstract
Incorporating strong ion–dipole interactions within acyclic molecular frameworks can remarkably enhance both binding affinity and selectivity for lithium ion, offering a simple and effective strategy for developing high-performance lithium receptors.
Topics & Concepts
Lithium (medication)Simple (philosophy)DipoleIonReceptorChemical physicsChemistrySelectivityNanotechnologyMaterials scienceCombinatorial chemistryBiologyBiochemistryOrganic chemistryCatalysisPhilosophyEpistemologyEndocrinologyMolecular Sensors and Ion DetectionElectrochemical Analysis and ApplicationsIonic liquids properties and applications