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Dynamic mechanostereochemical switching of a co-conformationally flexible [2]catenane controlled by specific ionic guests

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  • Yueliang Yao

    (The University of Hong Kong)

  • Yuen Cheong Tse

    (The University of Hong Kong)

  • Samuel Kin-Man Lai

    (The University of Hong Kong)

  • Yixiang Shi

    (The University of Hong Kong)

  • Kam-Hung Low

    (The University of Hong Kong)

  • Ho Yu Au-Yeung

    (The University of Hong Kong
    The University of Hong Kong)

Abstract

Responsive synthetic receptors for adaptive recognition of different ionic guests in a competitive environment are valuable molecular tools for not only ion sensing and transport, but also the development of ion-responsive smart materials and related technologies. By virtue of the mechanical chelation and ability to undergo large-amplitude co-conformational changes, described herein is the discovery of a chameleon-like [2]catenane that selectively binds copper(I) or sulfate ions and its associated co-conformational mechanostereochemical switching. This work highlights not only the advantages and versatility of catenane as a molecular skeleton in receptor design, but also its potential in constructing complex responsive systems with multiple inputs and outputs.

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  • Yueliang Yao & Yuen Cheong Tse & Samuel Kin-Man Lai & Yixiang Shi & Kam-Hung Low & Ho Yu Au-Yeung, 2024. "Dynamic mechanostereochemical switching of a co-conformationally flexible [2]catenane controlled by specific ionic guests," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 15(1), pages 1-9, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:15:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-024-46099-w
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46099-w
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