Adaptive host–guest chiral recognition in nanoarchitectonics with biomimetic MOF mimicking DNA
Xiaohui Niu, Rui Zhao, Yongqi Liu, Mei Yuan, Hongfang Zhao, Hongxia Li, Xing Yang, Hui Xu, Kunjie Wang
Abstract
A biomimetic chiral MOF, ZnBTCHx, was synthesized by mimicking a DNA groove. The adaptability of the local shape of ZnBTCHx can facilitate specific recognition of the chiral guest.
Topics & Concepts
AdaptabilityNanotechnologyDNAMolecular recognitionGroove (engineering)Materials scienceChemistryMoleculeBiologyOrganic chemistryBiochemistryMetallurgyEcologyMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsSupramolecular Self-Assembly in MaterialsAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques