Design, synthesis and applications of responsive macrocycles
Jingjing Yu, Dawei Qi, Jianwei Li
Abstract
Inspired by the lock and key principle, the development of supramolecular macrocyclic chemistry has promoted the prosperous growth of host-guest chemistry. The updated induced-fit and conformation selection model spurred the emerging research on responsive macrocycles (RMs). This review introduces RMs, covering their design, synthesis and applications. It gives readers insight into the dynamic control of macrocyclic molecules and the exploration of materials with desired functions.
Topics & Concepts
Supramolecular chemistryLock (firearm)NanotechnologySelection (genetic algorithm)Computer scienceKey (lock)Combinatorial chemistryChemistryMoleculeMaterials scienceEngineeringOrganic chemistryArtificial intelligenceMechanical engineeringComputer securitySupramolecular Chemistry and ComplexesSupramolecular Self-Assembly in MaterialsPhotochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry