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Advantages of Catalysis in Self‐Assembled Molecular Capsules
Author(s) -
Catti Lorenzo,
Zhang Qi,
Tiefenbacher Konrad
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
chemistry – a european journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.687
H-Index - 242
eISSN - 1521-3765
pISSN - 0947-6539
DOI - 10.1002/chem.201600726
Subject(s) - supramolecular chemistry , supramolecular catalysis , catalysis , selectivity , nanotechnology , homogeneous , substrate (aquarium) , molecule , non covalent interactions , chemistry , combinatorial chemistry , materials science , tandem , organic chemistry , physics , hydrogen bond , oceanography , thermodynamics , geology , composite material
Control over the local chemical environment of a molecule can be achieved by encapsulation in supramolecular host systems. In supramolecular catalysis, this control is used to gain advantages over classical homogeneous catalysis in bulk solution. Two of the main advantages concern influencing reactions in terms of substrate and product selectivity. Due to size and/or shape recognition, substrate selective conversion can be realized. Additionally, noncovalent interactions with the host environment facilitate alternative reaction pathways and can yield unusual products. This Concept article discusses and highlights literature examples utilizing self‐assembled molecular capsules to achieve catalytic transformations displaying a high degree of substrate and/or product selectivity. Furthermore, the advantage of supramolecular hosts in multicatalyst tandem reactions is covered.

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