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Advanced Functional Materials Constructed from Pillar[n]arenes
Author(s) -
Xiao Tangxin,
Xu Lixiang,
Zhong Weiwei,
Zhou Ling,
Sun XiaoQiang,
Hu XiaoYu,
Wang Leyong
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
israel journal of chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.908
H-Index - 54
eISSN - 1869-5868
pISSN - 0021-2148
DOI - 10.1002/ijch.201800026
Subject(s) - pillar , chemistry , supramolecular chemistry , adaptability , nanotechnology , functional group , molecule , organic chemistry , materials science , mechanical engineering , engineering , polymer , ecology , biology
Pillar[n]arenes are new generation of supramolecular macrocyclic host, which exhibit excellent host−guest recognition properties. In the last decade, functional materials constructed from pillar[n]arenes have been attracted more and more attention and displayed outstanding characteristics, such as stimuli‐responsiveness, self‐healing and adaptability. In this mini‐review, we provide a survey of the pillar[n]arene‐based literatures covering light‐harvesting systems, functional hydrogels, and solid materials. It is anticipated that more and more pillar[n]arenes‐based advanced materials with multi‐functional properties will appear in the near future.