Issue 4, 2011

Selective anion binding by a “Chameleon” capsule with a dynamically reconfigurable exterior

Abstract

A new class of tetrahedral metal–organic capsules that can incorporate up to twelve different externally-directed amine residues is reported, allowing for very large dynamic libraries to be formed from mixtures of amines. Selectivity is observed both externally—more electron-rich amines are incorporated in favour of electron-poor amines—and internally—PF6 is bound in preference to CF3SO3 or BF4.

Graphical abstract: Selective anion binding by a “Chameleon” capsule with a dynamically reconfigurable exterior

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Article information

Article type
Edge Article
Submitted
21 Sep 2010
Accepted
26 Nov 2010
First published
23 Dec 2010

Chem. Sci., 2011,2, 638-641

Selective anion binding by a “Chameleon” capsule with a dynamically reconfigurable exterior

Y. R. Hristova, M. M. J. Smulders, J. K. Clegg, B. Breiner and J. R. Nitschke, Chem. Sci., 2011, 2, 638 DOI: 10.1039/C0SC00495B

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