Coordination and supramolecular assemblies of K+/Ln3+ to perhydroxycucurbit[5]uril in the presence of [PMo12O40]3−: potential application in isolation of light lanthanides†
Abstract
The coordination and supramolecular assemblies of potassium/lanthanide cations to perhydroxycucurbit[5]uril in the presence of [PMo12O40]3− anions show significant differences, which could be used for the isolation of light lanthanides from their heavier counterparts.