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Li Y, Yang X, Jiang W, Huang G, Wang Y, Xiao Y. Highly Efficient Separation of BTEX via Amide Naphthotube Cavity-Confined Tandem C/N-H···π Interactions. Anal Chem 2024. [PMID: 38973321 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c00868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
Abstract
The separation of BTEX [benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene (EB), and xylene isomers] poses a huge challenge in the industry, attributed to their similar structures and physical properties. Supramolecular compounds show great promise for hydrocarbon separation. Herein, we designed two pairs of endo-functionalized amide naphthotubes with methyl and benzyl side chains, which were first employed as chromatographic separation materials and exhibited high shape-selectivity for BTEX. In particular, the amide naphthotubes with methyl side chains provided complete separation toward BTEX and anti-3a showed high selectivity for the p-xylene over other isomers with αPX/OX = 9.34, αPX/MX = 5.50, and αPX/EB = 4.30. The mechanism of BTEX separation originates from the synergistic effect of specially confined tandem N-H···π and C-H···π interactions toward aromatic compounds. The findings of this research show promise for practical applications in efficiently separating crucial aromatic isomers.
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- Yuan Li
- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Xueyuan Blvd 1088, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Xueyuan Blvd 1088, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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Li TR, Das C, Cornu I, Prescimone A, Piccini G, Tiefenbacher K. Window[1]resorcin[3]arenes: A Novel Macrocycle Able to Self-Assemble to a Catalytically Active Hexameric Cage. JACS AU 2024; 4:1901-1910. [PMID: 38818056 PMCID: PMC11134363 DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.4c00097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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The hexameric resorcin[4]arene capsule has been utilized as one of the most versatile supramolecular capsule catalysts. Enlarging its size would enable expansion of the substrate size scope. However, no larger catalytically active versions have been reported. Herein, we introduce a novel class of macrocycles, named window[1]resorcin[3]arene (wRS), that assemble to a cage-like hexameric host. The new host was studied by NMR, encapsulation experiments, and molecular dynamics simulations. The cage is able to bind tetraalkylammonium ions that are too large for encapsulation inside the hexameric resorcin[4]arene capsule. Most importantly, it retained its catalytic activity, and the accelerated conversion of a large substrate that does not fit the closed hexameric resorcin[4]arene capsule was observed. Thus, it will help to expand the limited substrate size scope of the closed hexameric resorcin[4]arene capsule.
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- Tian-Ren Li
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Basel, Mattenstrasse 24a, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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- Institute
of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 2, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Basel, Mattenstrasse 24a, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Basel, Mattenstrasse 24a, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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- Institute
of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 2, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Basel, Mattenstrasse 24a, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
- Department
of Biosystems Science and Engineering, ETH
Zurich, Mattenstrasse
26, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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Gao TN, Huang S, Nooijen R, Zhu Y, Kociok-Köhn G, Stuerzer T, Li G, Bitter JH, Salentijn GIJ, Chen B, Miloserdov FM, Zuilhof H. Rim-Based Binding of Perfluorinated Acids to Pillararenes Purifies Water. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202403474. [PMID: 38506404 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202403474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pose a rapidly increasing global problem as their widespread use and high stability lead worldwide to water contamination, with significant detrimental health effects.[1] Supramolecular chemistry has been invoked to develop materials geared towards the specific capture of PFAS from water,[2] to reduce the concentration below advisory safety limits (e.g., 70 ng/L for the sum of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, PFOS and perfluorooctanoic acid, PFOA). Scale-up and use in natural waters with high PFAS concentrations has hitherto posed a problem. Here we report a new type of host-guest interaction between deca-ammonium-functionalized pillar[5]arenes (DAF-P5s) and perfluoroalkyl acids. DAF-P5 complexes show an unprecedented 1 : 10 stoichiometry, as confirmed by isothermal calorimetry and X-ray crystallographic studies, and high binding constants (up to 106 M-1) to various polyfluoroalkyl acids. In addition, non-fluorinated acids do not hamper this process significantly. Immobilization of DAF-P5s allows a simple single-time filtration of PFAS-contaminated water to reduce the PFOS/PFOA concentration 106 times to 15-50 ng/L level. The effective and fast (<5 min) orthogonal binding to organic molecules without involvement of fluorinated supramolecular hosts, high breakthrough capacity (90 mg/g), and robust performance (>10 regeneration cycles without decrease in performance) set a new benchmark in PFAS-absorbing materials.
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- Tu-Nan Gao
- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Wageningen University, Stippeneng 4, 6708WE, Wageningen, The Netherlands
- Biobased Chemistry and Technology, Wageningen University, Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708WG, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Wageningen University, Stippeneng 4, 6708WE, Wageningen, The Netherlands
- Key Laboratory of Phytochemical R&D of Hunan Province and Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research of Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, 410081, Changsha, China
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Wageningen University, Stippeneng 4, 6708WE, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Materials and Chemical Characterisation Facility (MC2), University of Bath Claverton Down, BA2 7AY, Bath, United Kingdom
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- Bruker AXS GmbH, Östliche Rheinbrückenstraße 49, 76187, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Wageningen University, Stippeneng 4, 6708WE, Wageningen, The Netherlands
- Biobased Chemistry and Technology, Wageningen University, Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708WG, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Biobased Chemistry and Technology, Wageningen University, Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708WG, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Wageningen University, Stippeneng 4, 6708WE, Wageningen, The Netherlands
- Wageningen Food Safety Research (WFSR), Wageningen University & Research, 6700AE, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Key Laboratory of Phytochemical R&D of Hunan Province and Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research of Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University, 410081, Changsha, China
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Wageningen University, Stippeneng 4, 6708WE, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Wageningen University, Stippeneng 4, 6708WE, Wageningen, The Netherlands
- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Tianjin, 300072, China
- China-Australia Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, Jiaxing University, 314001, Jiaxing, China
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Chang R, Chen CY, Gao L, Li Y, Lee ZH, Zhao H, Sue ACH, Chang KC. Highly selective Cu 2+ detection with a naphthalimide-functionalised pillar[5]arene fluorescent chemosensor. Org Biomol Chem 2024; 22:745-752. [PMID: 37982316 DOI: 10.1039/d3ob01558k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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Ligand 1, a rim-differentiated pillar[5]arene macrocycle modified with five naphthalimide groups through click chemistry, serves as an effective ratiometric fluorescent chemosensor for Cu2+. In contrast to the monomeric naphthalimide control compound 2, which shows only monomer emission, ligand 1 demonstrates dual emission characteristics encompassing both the monomer and excimer of the naphthalimide moieties. The binding properties of ligand 1 toward 15 different metal ions were systematically investigated in CH2Cl2/CH3CN (v/v, 1 : 1) by UV-vis and fluorescence spectroscopy. Remarkably, ligand 1 exhibits exceptional selectivity for Cu2+ ions. Upon complexation with Cu2+, the excimer emission of ligand 1 diminishes, concomitant with an enhancement of its monomer emission. The binding ratio for 1·Cu2+ was determined to be 1 : 1, with an association constant of (3.39 ± 0.40) × 105 M-1 calculated using a nonlinear least-squares curve-fitting method. Furthermore, the limit of detection (LOD) was found to be 185 ± 7 nM. Our results from 1H NMR titration, high-resolution mass spectrometry analysis and density functional theory calculations of 1·Cu2+ suggest synergistic coordination between Cu2+ and the triazole groups on ligand 1.
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- Rong Chang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Rd, Siming District, Xiamen, Fujian Province 361005, P. R. China
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- Bachelor Degree Program in Marine Biotechnology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 202, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Rd, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Rd, Siming District, Xiamen, Fujian Province 361005, P. R. China
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- Bachelor Degree Program in Marine Biotechnology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 202, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Rd, Nankai District, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Rd, Siming District, Xiamen, Fujian Province 361005, P. R. China
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- Bachelor Degree Program in Marine Biotechnology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 202, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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Moosa B, Alimi LO, Lin W, Fakim A, Bhatt PM, Eddaoudi M, Khashab NM. Fluorine-Boosted Kinetic and Selective Molecular Sieving of C6 Derivatives. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202311555. [PMID: 37747113 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202311555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Porous molecular sorbents have excellent selectivity towards hydrocarbon separation with energy saving techniques. However, to realize commercialization, molecular sieving processes should be faster and more efficient compared to extended frameworks. In this work, we show that utilizing fluorine to improve the hydrophobic profile of leaning pillararenes affords a substantial kinetic selective adsorption of benzene over cyclohexane (20 : 1 for benzene). The crystal structure shows a porous macrocycle that acts as a perfect match for benzene in both the intrinsic and extrinsic cavities with strong interactions in the solid state. The fluorinated leaning pillararene surpasses all reported organic molecular sieves and is comparable to the extended metal-organic frameworks that were previously employed for this separation such as UIO-66. Most importantly, this sieving system outperformed the well-known zeolitic imidazolate frameworks under low pressure, which opens the door to new generations of molecular sieves that can compete with extended frameworks for more sustainable hydrocarbon separation.
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- Basem Moosa
- Smart Hybrid Materials (SHMs) Laboratory, Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Smart Hybrid Materials (SHMs) Laboratory, Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Smart Hybrid Materials (SHMs) Laboratory, Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Smart Hybrid Materials (SHMs) Laboratory, Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Functional Materials Design, Discovery and Development Research Group, Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Functional Materials Design, Discovery and Development Research Group, Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Smart Hybrid Materials (SHMs) Laboratory, Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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Zhu H, Chen L, Sun B, Wang M, Li H, Stoddart JF, Huang F. Applications of macrocycle-based solid-state host-guest chemistry. Nat Rev Chem 2023; 7:768-782. [PMID: 37783822 DOI: 10.1038/s41570-023-00531-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
Abstract
Macrocyclic molecules have been used in various fields owing to their guest binding properties. Macrocycle-based host-guest chemistry in solution can allow for precise control of complex formation. Although solution-phase host-guest complexes are easily prepared, their limited stability and processability prevent widespread application. Extending host-guest chemistry from solution to the solid state results in complexes that are generally more robust, enabling easier processing and broadened applications. Macrocyclic compounds in the solid state can encapsulate guests with larger affinities than their soluble counterparts. This is crucial for use in applications such as separation science and devices. In this Review, we summarize recent progress in macrocycle-based solid-state host-guest chemistry and discuss the basic physical chemistry of these complexes. Representative macrocycles and their solid-state complexes are explored, as well as potential applications. Finally, perspectives and challenges are discussed.
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- Huangtianzhi Zhu
- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P. R. China
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center-Hangzhou Zhijiang Silicone Chemicals Co., LTD Joint Lab, Zhejiang-Israel Joint Laboratory of Self-Assembling Functional Materials, ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Hangzhou, P. R. China
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P. R. China
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center-Hangzhou Zhijiang Silicone Chemicals Co., LTD Joint Lab, Zhejiang-Israel Joint Laboratory of Self-Assembling Functional Materials, ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Hangzhou, P. R. China
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P. R. China
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center-Hangzhou Zhijiang Silicone Chemicals Co., LTD Joint Lab, Zhejiang-Israel Joint Laboratory of Self-Assembling Functional Materials, ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Hangzhou, P. R. China
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P. R. China
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center-Hangzhou Zhijiang Silicone Chemicals Co., LTD Joint Lab, Zhejiang-Israel Joint Laboratory of Self-Assembling Functional Materials, ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Hangzhou, P. R. China
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P. R. China.
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center-Hangzhou Zhijiang Silicone Chemicals Co., LTD Joint Lab, Zhejiang-Israel Joint Laboratory of Self-Assembling Functional Materials, ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Hangzhou, P. R. China.
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P. R. China.
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center-Hangzhou Zhijiang Silicone Chemicals Co., LTD Joint Lab, Zhejiang-Israel Joint Laboratory of Self-Assembling Functional Materials, ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Hangzhou, P. R. China.
- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA.
- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P. R. China.
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center-Hangzhou Zhijiang Silicone Chemicals Co., LTD Joint Lab, Zhejiang-Israel Joint Laboratory of Self-Assembling Functional Materials, ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Hangzhou, P. R. China.
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Gu MJ, Han XN, Guo WC, Han Y, Chen CF. Naphth[4]arene: Synthesis, Conformations, and Application in Color-Tunable Supramolecular Crystalline Assemblies. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202305214. [PMID: 37269024 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202305214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Although the chemistry of macrocyclic arenes has seen rapid development in recent years, the synthesis of new macrocyclic arenes from aromatic rings with no directing groups remains a challenge. In this work, a new macrocyclic arene, naphth[4]arene (NA[4]A), composed of four naphthalene rings bridged by methylene groups, was synthesized using macrocycle-to-macrocycle conversion. NA[4]A shows 1,3-alternate and 1,2-alternate conformations in the solid state, which can be selectively obtained. By supramolecular co-assembly of NA[4]A and 1,2,4,5-tetracyanobenzene (TCNB) in different concentrations and temperatures, two conformation-dependent crystalline luminescent co-assemblies 1,2-NTC and 1,3-NTC can be selectively prepared. Interestingly, the two charge-transfer crystalline assemblies containing NA[4]A with different conformations show bright yellow and green fluorescence, and also display high photoluminescence quantum yields (PLQYs) of 45 % and 43 %. Furthermore, they exhibit color-tunable two-photon excited upconversion emission.
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- Meng-Jie Gu
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Function, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Function, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Function, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Function, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Function, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100084, China
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Liang M, Hu S, Zhou N, Liu Z, Chen Q, Chen X, Liu X, Li CP, Hao J, Xue P. Flexible Luminescent Hydrogen-bonded Organic Framework for the Separation of Benzene and Cyclohexane. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2304340. [PMID: 37323072 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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A nonplanar phenothiazine derivative with three cyano moieties (PTTCN) is designed and synthesized to achieve functional crystals for absorptive separation of benzene and cyclohexane. PTTCN can crystallize into two kinds of crystals with different fluorescence colors in different solvent systems. The molecules in two crystals are in different stereo isomeric forms of nitrogen, quasi axial (ax), and quasi equatorial (eq). The crystals with blue fluorescence in ax form may selectively adsorb benzene by a single-crystal-to-single-crystal (SCSC) transformation, but separated benzene from a benzene/cyclohexane equimolar mixture with a low purity of 79.6%. Interestingly, PTTCN molecules with eq form and benzene co-assembled to construct a hydrogen-bonded framework (X-HOF-4) with S-type solvent channels and yellow-green fluorescence, and can release benzene to form nonporous guest-free crystal under heating. Such nonporous crystals strongly favor aromatic benzene over cyclohexane and may selectively reabsorb benzene from benzene/cyclohexane equimolar mixture to recover original framework, and the purity of benzene can reach ≈96.5% after release from framework. Moreover, reversible transformation between the nonporous crystals and the guest-containing crystals allows the material to be reused.
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- Meng Liang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, No. 393, Binshui West Road, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, No. 393, Binshui West Road, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Qinghai University, Xining, 810016, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, No. 393, Binshui West Road, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, No. 393, Binshui West Road, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, No. 393, Binshui West Road, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Qinghai University, Xining, 810016, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, No. 393, Binshui West Road, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, No. 393, Binshui West Road, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, No. 393, Binshui West Road, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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Yan M, Wang Y, Chen J, Zhou J. Potential of nonporous adaptive crystals for hydrocarbon separation. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:6075-6119. [PMID: 37539712 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00856d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Hydrocarbon separation is an important process in the field of petrochemical industry, which provides a variety of raw materials for industrial production and a strong support for the development of national economy. However, traditional separation processes involve huge energy consumption. Adsorptive separation based on nonporous adaptive crystal (NAC) materials is considered as an attractive green alternative to traditional energy-intensive separation technologies due to its advantages of low energy consumption, high chemical and thermal stability, excellent selective adsorption and separation performance, and outstanding recyclability. Considering the exceptional potential of NAC materials for hydrocarbon separation, this review comprehensively summarizes recent advances in various supramolecular host-based NACs. Moreover, the current challenges and future directions are illustrated in detail. It is expected that this review will provide useful and timely references for researchers in this area. Based on a large number of state-of-the-art studies, the review will definitely advance the development of NAC materials for hydrocarbon separation and stimulate more interesting studies in related fields.
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- Miaomiao Yan
- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, P. R. China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, P. R. China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, P. R. China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, P. R. China.
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Zhao B, Wang J, Shao L, Wu Y, Li M, Hua B, Huang F. Efficient separation of monobromotoluene isomers by nonporous adaptive perbromoethylated pillar[5]arene crystals. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:10432-10435. [PMID: 37555311 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc03676f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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Herein we report an efficient adsorptive separation approach for monobromotoluene isomers using nonporous adaptive crystals of perbromoethylated pillar[5]arene (BrP5). The purity of separated m-bromotoluene from an equal volume mixture of m-bromotoluene and o-bromotoluene reaches 96.6% in one cycle and the adsorbent BrP5 can be reused without losing separation performance.
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- Bohan Zhao
- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China.
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China.
- Zhejiang-Israel Joint Laboratory of Self-Assembling Functional Materials, ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 311215, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China.
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China.
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China.
- Zhejiang-Israel Joint Laboratory of Self-Assembling Functional Materials, ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 311215, P. R. China
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China.
- Zhejiang-Israel Joint Laboratory of Self-Assembling Functional Materials, ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 311215, P. R. China
- Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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Guo SY, Zhang ZA, Tong S, Guo QH, Hua R, Wang MX. Tetrahomo corona[4]arene-based spirophanes: synthesis, structure, and properties. Chem Sci 2023; 14:8393-8400. [PMID: 37564407 PMCID: PMC10411623 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc02417b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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In contrast to a plethora of macrocyclic and cage compounds, spirophanes have remained largely unexplored. We report herein the construction, structure and properties of unprecedented tetrahomo corona[4]arene-based ditopic and tritopic macrocycles of spiro structures. Synthesis was conveniently achieved by means of an efficient SNAr reaction from simple and commercially available starting materials. Racemic samples were resolved into enantiopure chiral tetrahomo i-corona[4]arenes, spirophanes and bispirophanes which show interesting chiroptical properties. The acquired electron-deficient macrocyclic compounds were found to adopt unique conformational structures and to form distinct complexes with TTF in the solid state. Our study provides a new opportunity to develop multitopic macrocycles of different topologies which have potential applications in supramolecular chemistry.
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- Shen-Yi Guo
- Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry and Chemical Biology (MOE), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry and Chemical Biology (MOE), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry and Chemical Biology (MOE), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310027 China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry and Chemical Biology (MOE), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry and Chemical Biology (MOE), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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Li B, Wang Y, Liu L, Dong M, Li C. Separation of Cyclohexanone and Cyclohexanol by Adaptive Pillar[5]arene Cocrystals Accompanied by Vapochromic Behavior. JACS AU 2023; 3:1590-1595. [PMID: 37388695 PMCID: PMC10301796 DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.3c00131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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The separation of cyclohexanone (CHA-one) and cyclohexanol (CHA-ol) mixtures is of great importance in the chemical industry. Current technology exploits multiple steps of energy-intensive rectification due to their close boiling points. Herein, we report a new and energy-efficient adsorptive separation method employing binary adaptive macrocycle cocrystals (MCCs) built with π-electron-rich pillar[5]arene (P5) and an electron-deficient naphthalenediimide derivative (NDI) that can selectively separate CHA-one from an equimolar CHA-one/CHA-ol mixture with >99% purity. Intriguingly, this adsorptive separation process is accompanied by vapochromic behavior from pink to dark brown. Single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction analyses reveal that the adsorptive selectivity and vapochromic property are derived from the CHA-one vapor inside the cocrystal lattice voids triggering solid-state structural transformations to yield charge-transfer (CT) cocrystals. Moreover, the reversible transformations make the cocrystalline materials highly recyclable.
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Tian YH, Qin H, Ding MH, Tang LL, Zeng F. Water soluble macrocyclic host for recognition of N-methylquinolinium salts in water. RSC Adv 2023; 13:14539-14542. [PMID: 37197678 PMCID: PMC10183810 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra02447d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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In this paper, we reported the synthesis of water soluble macrocyclic arenes 1 containing anionic carboxylate groups. It was found that host 1 could form a 1 : 1 complex with N-methylquinolinium salts in water. Moreover, the complexation and decomplexation of the complexes between host and the guests could be achieved by changing the pH of the solution, and the process could also be observed by naked eye.
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- Yuan-Hong Tian
- Department of Biology and Chemistry, Hunan University of Science and Engineering Yongzhou 425199 China
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- Department of Biology and Chemistry, Hunan University of Science and Engineering Yongzhou 425199 China
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- Department of Biology and Chemistry, Hunan University of Science and Engineering Yongzhou 425199 China
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- Department of Biology and Chemistry, Hunan University of Science and Engineering Yongzhou 425199 China
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- Department of Biology and Chemistry, Hunan University of Science and Engineering Yongzhou 425199 China
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Han XN, Han Y, Chen CF. Recent advances in the synthesis and applications of macrocyclic arenes. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:3265-3298. [PMID: 37083011 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00002h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/22/2023]
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Macrocyclic arenes including calixarenes, resorcinarenes, cyclotriveratrylene, pillararenes and so on have emerged as highly attractive synthetic macrocyclic hosts due to their unique structures, facile functionalization, and broad range of applications. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the development of novel macrocyclic arenes composed of various aromatic building blocks bridged by methylene groups, which have found applications in various research areas. Consequently, the development of novel macrocyclic arenes has become a frontier and hot topic in supramolecular and macrocyclic chemistry. In this review, we feature the recent advances in the synthesis and applications of novel macrocyclic arenes that have emerged in the last decade. The general synthetic strategies employed for these macrocyclic arenes are systematically summarized, and their wide applications in molecular recognition and assemblies, molecular machines, biomedical science and functional materials are highlighted.
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- Xiao-Ni Han
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Function, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Function, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Function, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Zhang H, Li H, Sun S, Tan L, Shen H, Lin B, Yang P. N-Embedded Cubarene: A Quadrangular Member of the Macrocycle Family. Org Lett 2023; 25:2078-2083. [PMID: 36946503 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c00442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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Despite the large number of synthetic macrocycles, the cubarenes, the quadrangular-shaped macrocyclic arenes, remain less investigated, possibly due either to synthetic challenges or to the lack of suitable building blocks. In this paper, a N-embedded cubarene (cub[4]indolocarbazole) is facilely synthesized by FeCl3·6H2O-catalyzed cyclization in dichloromethane. The endo cavity of cub[4]indolocarbazole can bury quaternary ammonium salts in an intramolecular manner, whereas the intermolecular interaction between its exo walls with Cu2+ generates two-dimensional supramolecular tessellation.
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- Haibin Zhang
- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design and Discovery of Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design and Discovery of Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, China
- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design and Discovery of Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, China
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Haynes CJE, White NG. (Self) assembled news: recent highlights from the supramolecular chemistry literature (Quarter 1, 2023). Supramol Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/10610278.2023.2189346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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- Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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Zeng F, Tang LL, Yu H, Xu FP, Wang L. Hydrogen-bonding-driven self-assembly nonporous adaptive crystals for the separation of benzene from BTX and Cyclohexane. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2023.108304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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Yamada M, Yoshizaki R, Uemura F, Katagiri H, Kato S, Akimoto K, Hamada F. Facile separation of cyclic aliphatic and aromatic vapors using crystalline thiacalixarene assemblies with preorganized channels. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:2604-2607. [PMID: 36756797 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc05647j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Conventional distillation methods cannot separate compounds with similar boiling points, molecular sizes, and volumes, such as cyclohexane and benzene or methylcyclohexane and toluene, effectively. The corresponding cyclic aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons cannot be separated effectively using the same type of sorption material. We report that crystalline thiacalixarene assemblies featuring preorganized channel-like adsorption sites are capable of both separations.
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- Manabu Yamada
- Department of Materials Science, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Akita University, 1-1 Tegatagakuen-machi, Akita 010-8502, Japan.
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- Department of Materials Science, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Akita University, 1-1 Tegatagakuen-machi, Akita 010-8502, Japan.
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- Department of Materials Science, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Akita University, 1-1 Tegatagakuen-machi, Akita 010-8502, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Organic Materials Science, Yamagata University, 4-3-16, Jonan, Yonezawa, Yamagata 992-8510, Japan.
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- Department of Materials Science, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Akita University, 1-1 Tegatagakuen-machi, Akita 010-8502, Japan.
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- Nissan Chemical Industries, Ltd, 6903-1 Oaza-Onoda, Sanyo-Onoda, Yamaguchi 756-0093, Japan
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- Emeritus Professor, Akita University, 1-1 Tegatagakuen-machi, Akita 010-8502, Japan
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Yang W, Wang H, Chang R, Feng Z, Zhu Y, Sue ACH. Handcuff-like metallo-pseudorotaxanes consisting of tiara[5]arene wheels and dimeric silver trifluoroacetate axles. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:2457-2460. [PMID: 36752094 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc06951b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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The complexation between tiara[5]arene (T[5]) and silver trifluoroacetate affords a binuclear metallo-pseudorotaxane on account of multiple endo-cavity AgI η2-arene interactions. Furthermore, two such enantiomeric [(CF3CO2Ag)2⊂T[5]] complexes are bridged by an extra (CF3CO2Ag)2 dimer through exo-wall AgI η2-arene coordination, resulting in a unique handcuff metallo-bis-pseudorotaxane structure in the solid state.
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- Weiwei Yang
- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, P. R. China.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California Davis, USA
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, P. R. China.
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Cheng L, Zeng F, Wang X. Study on the Complexation Properties of Promellitic Diimide- Extended Pillar[6]aren and Carboxylate Guests. CHINESE J ORG CHEM 2023. [DOI: 10.6023/cjoc202206018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Solvent effects on the luminescent properties based on bis(hydroxy-naphthoic acid): Syntheses, crystal structure and Hirshfeld analysis. J Mol Struct 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.134044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Preparation, crystal structure, luminescence and Hirshfeld surface of hydroxynaphthene-based compounds. J Mol Struct 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.134043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Wu JR, Wu G, Yang YW. Pillararene-Inspired Macrocycles: From Extended Pillar[ n]arenes to Geminiarenes. Acc Chem Res 2022; 55:3191-3204. [PMID: 36265167 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.2c00555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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chemistry since their establishment due to their innate functional features of molecular recognition and complexation. The rapid development of modern supramolecular chemistry has also significantly benefited from creating new macrocycles with distinctive geometries and properties. For instance, pillar[n]arenes (pillarenes), a relatively young generation of star macrocyclic hosts among the well-established ones (e.g., crown ethers, cyclodextrins, cucurbiturils, and calixarenes), promoted a phenomenal research hotspot all over the world in the past decade. Although the synthesis, host-guest properties, and various supramolecular functions of pillarenes have been intensively studied, many objective limitations and challenges still cannot be ignored. For example, high-level pillar[n]arenes (n > 7) usually do not possess applicable large-sized cavities due to structural folding and cannot be synthesized on a large scale because of the uncompetitive cyclization process. Furthermore, two functional groups must be covalently para-connected to each repeating phenylene unit, which severely limits their structural diversity and flexibility. In this context, we have developed a series of pillarene-inspired macrocycles (PIMs) using a versatile and modular synthetic strategy during the past few years, aiming to break through the synthetic limitations in traditional pillarenes and find new opportunities and challenges in supramolecular chemistry and beyond. Specifically, by grafting biphenyl units into the pillarene backbones, extended pillar[n]arenes with rigid and nanometer-sized cavities could be obtained with reasonable synthetic yields by selectively removing hydroxy/alkoxy substitutes on pillarene backbones, leaning pillar[6]arenes and leggero pillar[n]arenes with enhanced structural flexibility and cavity adaptability were obtained. By combining the two types of bridging modes in pillarenes and calixarenes, a smart macrocyclic receptor with two different but interconvertible conformational features, namely geminiarene, was discovered. Benefiting from the synthetic accessibility, facile functionalization, and superior host-guest properties in solution or the solid state, this new family of macrocycles has exhibited a broad range of applications, including but not limited to supramolecular assembly/gelation/polymers, pollutant detection and separation, porous organic polymers, crystalline/amorphous molecular materials, hybrid materials, and controlled drug delivery. Thus, in this Account, we summarize our research efforts on these PIMs. We first present an overview of their design and modular synthesis and a summary of their derivatization strategies. Thereafter, particular attention is paid to their structural features, supramolecular functions, and application exploration. Finally, the remaining challenges and perspectives are outlined for their future development. We hope that this Account and our works can stimulate further advances in synthetic macrocyclic chemistry and supramolecular functional systems, leading to practical applications in various research areas.
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- Jia-Rui Wu
- International Joint Research Laboratory of Nano-Micro Architecture Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory of Nano-Micro Architecture Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory of Nano-Micro Architecture Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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Han H, Fu R, Wang R, Tang C, He MM, Deng JY, Guo DS, Stoddart JF, Cai K. Corralarenes: A Family of Conjugated Tubular Hosts. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:20351-20362. [PMID: 36264544 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c08144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Despite the advances in host-guest chemistry, macrocyclic hosts with deep cavities are far from abundant among the large number of wholly synthetic hosts described in the literature. Herein, we describe the design and synthesis of two new tubular hosts, namely, corral[4]arene and corral[5]arene. The former has been isolated and characterized as two conformational diastereoisomers, one is centrosymmetric and the other asymmetric. The latter, a fivefold symmetrical and flexible host, has also been investigated in detail. It is composed of five 4,4'-dimethoxybiphenyl units bridged by ethynylene linkers at their 2,2'-positions and adopts a pentagonal conformation with a tubular-shaped cavity in the presence of guests. This structure endows corral[5]arene not only with a conjugated backbone, capable of bright fluorescent emission (quantum yield, 56%), but also a deep π-electron-rich aromatic cavity with remarkable conformational flexibility. The adaptive cavity of corral[5]arene allows it to accommodate a wide range of neutral and positively charged electron-deficient guests with different molecular sizes and shapes. Binding constants between this host and these guests in three different nonpolar organic solvents lie in the range of 103 to 107 M-1. Moreover, corral[5]arene exhibits dynamic chirality on account of the axes of chirality associated with each of the five biphenyl units and displays first-order transformation as exhibited by circular dichroism in response to the addition of chiral guests. All these stereochemical features render corral[5]arene an attractive host for a variety of supramolecular and nanotechnological applications.
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- Han Han
- College of Chemistry, Nankai University, 94 Weijin Road, Tianjin 300072, China.,Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- College of Chemistry, Nankai University, 94 Weijin Road, Tianjin 300072, China
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- College of Chemistry, Nankai University, 94 Weijin Road, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- College of Chemistry, Nankai University, 94 Weijin Road, Tianjin 300072, China
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- College of Chemistry, Nankai University, 94 Weijin Road, Tianjin 300072, China
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- College of Chemistry, Nankai University, 94 Weijin Road, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States.,Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China.,ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Hangzhou 311215, China.,School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney 2052, NSW, Australia
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- College of Chemistry, Nankai University, 94 Weijin Road, Tianjin 300072, China
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Li E, Zhu W, Fang S, Jie K, Huang F. Reimplementing Guest Shape Sorting of Nonporous Adaptive Crystals via Substituent‐Size‐Dependent Solid‐Vapor Postsynthetic Modification. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202211780. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202211780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Errui Li
- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science Department of Chemistry Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310027 P. R. China
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science Department of Chemistry Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310027 P. R. China
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science Department of Chemistry Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310027 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 P. R. China
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science Department of Chemistry Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310027 P. R. China
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center Hangzhou 311215 P. R. China
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Wu JR, Wu G, Cai Z, Li D, Li MH, Wang Y, Yang YW. A Water-Soluble Leggero Pillar[5]arene. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27196259. [PMID: 36234796 PMCID: PMC9571795 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The study of aqueous-phase molecular recognition of artificial receptors is one of the frontiers in supramolecular chemistry since most biochemical processes and reactions take place in an aqueous medium and heavily rely on it. In this work, a water-soluble version of leggero pillar[5]arene bearing eight positively charged pyridinium moieties (CWP[5]L) was designed and synthesized, which exhibited good binding affinities with certain aliphatic sulfonate species in aqueous solutions. Significantly, control experiments demonstrate that the guest binding performance of CWP[5]L is superior to its counterpart water-soluble macrocyclic receptor in traditional pillararenes.
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- Correspondence: (Y.W.); (Y.-W.Y.)
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Wang Z, Sheng X, Wu Y, Liu Y, Zhu H, Huang F. Efficient Purification of 2,6-Lutidine by Nonporous Adaptive Crystals of Pillararenes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:41072-41078. [PMID: 36053117 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c11776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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2,6-Lutidine (2,6-LT) is a very important raw material in the chemical industry, but the impurities of 3-picoline (3-PC) and 4-picoline (4-PC) existing in 2,6-LT seriously affect its quality. Considering different molecular sizes of these three compounds, herein, we exploit nonporous adaptive crystals (NACs) of pillararenes as purifying agents for removal of 3-PC and 4-PC in 2,6-LT. We find that per-ethylated pillar[5]arene (EtP5) can selectively adsorb 3-PC and 4-PC, while negligible capture of 2,6-LT is observed, resulting in improvement of the purity of 2,6-LT up to 94.9%. Single-crystal structures indicate that the excellent selectivity originates from the size match and complexation stability differences among different host/guest pairs. After purification, NACs of EtP5 can be easily regenerated and used in the next run without a significant performance degradation.
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- Zeju Wang
- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, P. R. China
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, P. R. China
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, P. R. China
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, P. R. China
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, P. R. China
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, P. R. China
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Hangzhou 311215, P. R. China
- Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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Kato K, Kurakake Y, Ohtani S, Fa S, Gon M, Tanaka K, Ogoshi T. Discrete Macrocycles with Fixed Chirality and Two Distinct Sides: Dipole‐Dependent Chiroptical Response. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202209222. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202209222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Kenichi Kato
- Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry Graduate School of Engineering Kyoto University Nishikyo-ku Kyoto, 615-8510 Japan
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- Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry Graduate School of Engineering Kyoto University Nishikyo-ku Kyoto, 615-8510 Japan
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- Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry Graduate School of Engineering Kyoto University Nishikyo-ku Kyoto, 615-8510 Japan
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- Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry Graduate School of Engineering Kyoto University Nishikyo-ku Kyoto, 615-8510 Japan
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- Department of Polymer Chemistry Graduate School of Engineering Kyoto University Nishikyo-ku Kyoto, 615-8510 Japan
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- Department of Polymer Chemistry Graduate School of Engineering Kyoto University Nishikyo-ku Kyoto, 615-8510 Japan
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- Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry Graduate School of Engineering Kyoto University Nishikyo-ku Kyoto, 615-8510 Japan
- WPI Nano Life Science Institute Kanazawa University Kakuma-machi Kanazawa, 920-1192 Japan
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Wang Y, Yao H, Yang L, Quan M, Jiang W. Synthesis, Configurational Analysis, Molecular Recognition and Chirality Sensing of Methylene‐Bridged Naphthotubes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202211853. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202211853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Yan‐Fang Wang
- Shenzhen Grubbs Institute Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Department of Chemistry Southern University of Science and Technology Xueyuan Blvd 1088 Shenzhen 518055 China
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- Shenzhen Grubbs Institute Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Department of Chemistry Southern University of Science and Technology Xueyuan Blvd 1088 Shenzhen 518055 China
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- Shenzhen Grubbs Institute Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Department of Chemistry Southern University of Science and Technology Xueyuan Blvd 1088 Shenzhen 518055 China
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- Shenzhen Grubbs Institute Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Department of Chemistry Southern University of Science and Technology Xueyuan Blvd 1088 Shenzhen 518055 China
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- Shenzhen Grubbs Institute Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Department of Chemistry Southern University of Science and Technology Xueyuan Blvd 1088 Shenzhen 518055 China
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Wang YF, Yao H, Yang LP, Quan M, Jiang W. Synthesis, Configurational Analysis, Molecular Recognition and Chirality Sensing of Methylene‐Bridged Naphthotubes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202211853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Yan Fang Wang
- Southern University of Science and Technology Department of Chemistry CHINA
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- Southern University of Science and Technology Department of Chemistry CHINA
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- Southern University of Science and Technology Department of Chemistry Xueyuan Blvd 1088Nanshan District 518055 Shenzhen CHINA
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- Southern University of Science and Technology Department of Chemistry Xueyuan Blvd 1088Nanshan District 518055 Shenzhen CHINA
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- Southern University of Science and Technology Department of Chemistry Xueyuan Blvd 1088, Nanshan District 518055 Shenzhen CHINA
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Li E, Zhu W, Fang S, Jie K, Huang F. Reimplementing Guest Shape Sorting of Nonporous Adaptive Crystals via Substituent‐Size‐Dependent Solid‐Vapor Postsynthetic Modification. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202211780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Errui Li
- Zhejiang University Department of Chemistry CHINA
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- Zhejiang University Department of Chemistry CHINA
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- Zhejiang University Department of Chemistry CHINA
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- Nanjing University School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Zhejiang University Department of Chemistry Faculty of Sciences 310027 Hangzhou CHINA
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Hou Y, Duan YR, Ding MH, Tang LL, Zeng F. Adsorptive separation of para-xylene by nonporous adaptive crystals of phenanthrene[2]arene. RSC Adv 2022; 12:22060-22063. [PMID: 36043113 PMCID: PMC9362102 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra03773d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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In this work, we developed a new method for the preparation of phenanthrene[2]arene on a large-scale. Meanwhile, the synthetic phenanthrene[2]arene has been successfully used as nonporous adaptive crystals for the separation of para-xylene (pX) from xylene isomers. The crystal structure revealed that one host molecule can adsorb one pX molecule to form the 1@pX complex, in which pX is located in the cavity of the host. A new method for the preparation of phenanthrene[2]arene on a large-scale was developed. The synthetic phenanthrene[2]arene has been successfully used as nonporous adaptive crystals for the separation of para-xylene from xylene isomers.![]()
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- Ying Hou
- Department of Biology and Chemistry, Hunan University of Science and Engineering Yongzhou 425199 China
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- Department of Biology and Chemistry, Hunan University of Science and Engineering Yongzhou 425199 China
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- Department of Biology and Chemistry, Hunan University of Science and Engineering Yongzhou 425199 China
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- Department of Biology and Chemistry, Hunan University of Science and Engineering Yongzhou 425199 China
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- Department of Biology and Chemistry, Hunan University of Science and Engineering Yongzhou 425199 China
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Chao Y, Thikekar TU, Fang W, Chang R, Xu J, Ouyang N, Xu J, Gao Y, Guo M, Zuilhof H, Sue ACH. "Rim-Differentiated" Pillar[6]arenes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202204589. [PMID: 35451151 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202204589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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A "rim-differentiated" pillar[6]arene (RD-P[6]) was obtained successfully, with the assistance of a dimeric silver trifluoroacetate template, among eight different constitutional isomers in a direct and regioselective manner. The solid-state conformation of this macrocycle could switch from the 1,3,5-alternate to a truly rim-differentiated one upon guest inclusion. This highly symmetric RD-P[6] not only hosts metal-containing molecules inside its cavity, but also can form a pillar[6]arene-C60 adduct through co-crystallization on account of donor-acceptor interactions. The development of synthetic strategies to desymmetrize pillararenes offers new opportunities for engineering complex molecular architectures and organic electronic materials.
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- Yang Chao
- Institute for Molecular Design and Synthesis, School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China.,College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- Institute for Molecular Design and Synthesis, School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- Institute for Molecular Design and Synthesis, School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Institute for Molecular Design and Synthesis, School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Institute for Molecular Design and Synthesis, School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Institute for Molecular Design and Synthesis, School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Institute for Molecular Design and Synthesis, School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Institute for Molecular Design and Synthesis, School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Tianjin University, 92 Weijin Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China.,Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Wageningen University, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE, Wageningen, The Netherlands.,Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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Kato K, Kurakake Y, Ohtani S, Fa S, Gon M, Tanaka K, Ogoshi T. Discrete Macrocycles with Fixed Chirality and Two Distinct Sides: Dipole‐Dependent Chiroptical Response. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202209222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Kenichi Kato
- Kyoto University Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering KatsuraNishikyo-ku 615-8510 Kyoto JAPAN
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- Kyoto University: Kyoto Daigaku Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering JAPAN
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- Kyoto University: Kyoto Daigaku Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering JAPAN
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- Kyoto University: Kyoto Daigaku Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering JAPAN
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- Kyoto University: Kyoto Daigaku Department of Polymer Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering JAPAN
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- Kyoto University: Kyoto Daigaku Department of Polymer Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering JAPAN
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- Kyoto University: Kyoto Daigaku Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering JAPAN
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Luo J, Guo Y, Li P, Sue ACH, Cheng C. Dynamic combinatorial libraries of a dimercapto-pillar[5]arene. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:8646-8649. [PMID: 35822240 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc02752f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We report the synthesis and dynamic covalent chemistry (DCvC) of an A1/A2-dimercapto-functionalized pillar[5]arene (Di-SH-P5). The introduction of thiol moieties into this macrocyclic host makes it an effective building block for making a dynamic combinatorial library (DCL), giving rise to a set of cyclic trimers with intriguing host-guest properties as the dominant constituents.
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- Jinwen Luo
- College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China.
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Swager TM, Etkind SI, Ichii S, Romero NA. Thiapillar[6]arene: Synthesis, Functionalization, and Properties. Synlett 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1719932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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AbstractThe design and synthesis of new macrocycles with well-defined cavities represent a promising avenue for the development of new supramolecular hosts. Moreover, the ability to diversify a macrocycle through chemical manipulations enables the fine-tuning and tailoring of properties. In this report, the synthesis and functionalization of thiapillar[6]arene, a pillar[6]arene analogue in which the bridging methylene groups are replaced by sulfurs, are described. First, we demonstrate the scalable synthesis of the parent thiapillar[6]arene. Next, the diversification of thiapillar[6]arene is demonstrated via functionalization of the phenols and oxidation of the sulfur atoms. The solid-state structures of two thiapillar[6]arene derivatives are reported, and the effect of sulfur oxidation state on the macrocyclic conformation is discussed. All sulfone derivatives described were found to demonstrate high luminescence quantum yields (ΦF = 0.43–0.66) in CH2Cl2 with emission maxima between λ = 404 and 462 nm. Lastly, assessment of the electrochemical properties of the sulfone derivatives by square-wave voltammetry revealed electron-accepting ability owing to the oxidation of the sulfur atoms, with four reduction events observed for the analogues surveyed. Overall, this work implicates thiapillar[6]arene as a modular scaffold amenable for further applications in host–guest chemistry and sensing.
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Chen C, Guan H, Li H, Zhou Y, Huang Y, Wei W, Hong M, Wu M. A Noncovalent π‐Stacked Porous Organic Molecular Framework for Selective Separation of Aromatics and Cyclic Aliphatics. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202201646. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202201646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Cheng Chen
- State Key Lab of Structural Chemistry Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350002 China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China Fuzhou 350108 China
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- State Key Lab of Structural Chemistry Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350002 China
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- State Key Lab of Structural Chemistry Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350002 China
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- State Key Lab of Structural Chemistry Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350002 China
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- State Key Lab of Structural Chemistry Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350002 China
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- Department of Chemistry Capital Normal University Beijing 100048 China
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- State Key Lab of Structural Chemistry Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350002 China
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- State Key Lab of Structural Chemistry Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350002 China
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Xu K, Zhang ZY, Zhou Z, Li C. Prospering the biphen[n]arenes family by tailoring reaction modules. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.09.096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Chao Y, Thikekar TU, Fang W, Chang R, Xu J, Ouyang N, Xu J, Gao Y, Guo M, Zuilhof H, Sue ACH. "Rim‐Differentiated" Pillar[6]arenes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202204589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Yang Chao
- Tianjin University School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology CHINA
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- Tianjin University School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology CHINA
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- Xiamen University College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Xiamen University College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Xiamen University College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Tianjin University School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology CHINA
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- Tianjin University School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology CHINA
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- Tianjin University School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology CHINA
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- WUR: Wageningen University & Research Chemistry NETHERLANDS
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- Xiamen University College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 422 Siming S. Rd.Siming Dist. 361005 Xiamen CHINA
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Kato K, Fa S, Ohtani S, Shi TH, Brouwer AM, Ogoshi T. Noncovalently bound and mechanically interlocked systems using pillar[ n]arenes. Chem Soc Rev 2022; 51:3648-3687. [PMID: 35445234 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00169a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Pillar[n]arenes are pillar-shaped macrocyclic compounds owing to the methylene bridges linking the para-positions of the units. Owing to their unique pillar-shaped structures, these compounds exhibit various excellent properties compared with other cyclic host molecules, such as versatile functionality using various organic synthesis techniques, substituent-dependent solubility, cavity-size-dependent host-guest properties in organic media, and unit rotation along with planar chiral inversion. These advantages have enabled the high-yield synthesis and rational design of pillar[n]arene-based mechanically interlocked molecules (MIMs). In particular, new types of pillar[n]arene-based MIMs that can dynamically convert between interlocked and unlocked states through unit rotation have been produced. The highly symmetrical pillar-shaped structures of pillar[n]arenes result in simple NMR spectra, which are useful for studying the motion of pillar[n]arene wheels in MIMs and creating sophisticated MIMs with higher-order structures. The creation and application of polymeric MIMs based on pillar[n]arenes is also discussed.
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- Kenichi Kato
- Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8510, Japan.
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- Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8510, Japan.
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- Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8510, Japan.
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- Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8510, Japan.
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- van't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Amsterdam, P.O. Box 94157, 1090 GD Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8510, Japan. .,WPI Nano Life Science Institute, Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa, 920-1192, Japan
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Chen C, Guan H, Li H, Zhou Y, Huang Y, Wei W, Hong M, Wu M. A Noncovalent π‐Stacked Porous Organic Molecular Framework for Selective Separation of Aromatics and Cyclic Aliphatics. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202201646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Cheng Chen
- State Key Lab of Structural Chemistry Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350002 China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China Fuzhou 350108 China
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- State Key Lab of Structural Chemistry Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350002 China
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- State Key Lab of Structural Chemistry Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350002 China
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- State Key Lab of Structural Chemistry Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350002 China
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- State Key Lab of Structural Chemistry Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350002 China
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- Department of Chemistry Capital Normal University Beijing 100048 China
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- State Key Lab of Structural Chemistry Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350002 China
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- State Key Lab of Structural Chemistry Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350002 China
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Onishi K, Ohtani S, Kato K, Fa S, Sakata Y, Akine S, Ogasawara M, Asakawa H, Nagano S, Takashima Y, Mizuno M, Ogoshi T. State- and water repellency-controllable molecular glass of pillar[5]arenes with fluoroalkyl groups by guest vapors. Chem Sci 2022; 13:4082-4087. [PMID: 35440984 PMCID: PMC8985507 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc00828a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Molecular glasses are low-molecular-weight organic compounds that are stable in the amorphous state at room temperature. Herein, we report a state- and water repellency-controllable molecular glass by n-alkane guest vapors. We observed that a macrocyclic host compound pillar[5]arene with the C2F5 fluoroalkyl groups changes from the crystalline to the amorphous state (molecular glass) by heating above its melting point and then cooling to room temperature. The pillar[5]arene molecular glass shows reversible transitions between amorphous and crystalline states by uptake and release of the n-alkane guest vapors, respectively. Furthermore, the n-alkane guest vapor-induced reversible changes in the water contact angle were also observed: water contact angles increased and then reverted back to the original state by the uptake and release of the n-alkane guest vapors, respectively, along with the changes in the chemical structure and roughness on the surface of the molecular glass. The water repellency of the molecular glass could be controlled by tuning the uptake ratio of the n-alkane guest vapor. Pillar[5]arenes with C2F5 substituents showed reversible amorphous–crystal transitions by uptake and release of n-alkane vapors. The amorphous–crystal transitions triggered macroscopic property change such as water repellency.![]()
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- Katsuto Onishi
- Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University Katsura, Nishikyo-ku Kyoto 615-8510 Japan
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- Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University Katsura, Nishikyo-ku Kyoto 615-8510 Japan
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- Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University Katsura, Nishikyo-ku Kyoto 615-8510 Japan
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- Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University Katsura, Nishikyo-ku Kyoto 615-8510 Japan
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- WPI Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University Kakuma-machi Kanazawa Ishikawa 920-1192 Japan.,Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University Kakuma-machi Kanazawa 920-1192 Japan
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- WPI Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University Kakuma-machi Kanazawa Ishikawa 920-1192 Japan.,Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University Kakuma-machi Kanazawa 920-1192 Japan
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- Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University Kakuma-machi Kanazawa 920-1192 Japan
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- WPI Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University Kakuma-machi Kanazawa Ishikawa 920-1192 Japan.,Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University Kakuma-machi Kanazawa 920-1192 Japan.,Nanomaterials Research Institute, Kanazawa University Kakuma-machi Kanazawa 920-1192 Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Rikkyo University 3-34-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima Tokyo 171-8501 Japan
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- Department of Macromolecular Science, Graduate School of Science and Project Research Center for Fundamental Sciences, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University Toyonaka Osaka 560-0043 Japan.,Institute for Advanced Co-Creation Studies, Osaka University Suita Osaka 565-0871 Japan.,Innovative Catalysis Science Division, Institute for Open and Transdisciplinary Research Initiatives (OTRI), Osaka University Suita Osaka 565-0871 Japan
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- Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University Kakuma-machi Kanazawa 920-1192 Japan.,Nanomaterials Research Institute, Kanazawa University Kakuma-machi Kanazawa 920-1192 Japan
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- Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University Katsura, Nishikyo-ku Kyoto 615-8510 Japan .,WPI Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University Kakuma-machi Kanazawa Ishikawa 920-1192 Japan
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Niu S, Mao LL, Xiao H, Zhao Y, Tung CH, Wu LZ, Cong H. Adsorption of polyhaloalkane vapors by adaptive macrocycle crystals of WreathArene through C-halogen⋯π interactions. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.09.090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Wan X, Li S, Tian Y, Xu J, Shen LC, Zuilhof H, Zhang M, Sue ACH. Twisted pentagonal prisms: AgnL2 metal-organic pillars. Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chempr.2022.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Zhou HY, Chen CF. Adsorptive separation of picoline isomers by adaptive calix[3]acridan crystals. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:4356-4359. [PMID: 35293908 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc00943a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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The exploration of macrocycle-based nonporous adaptive crystals (NACs) for adsorption and separation has been one of the hotspots in supramolecular chemistry and crystal engineering. Herein, we developed calix[3]acridan-based NACs to separate industrially important 4-picoline from its isomer mixtures with over 93.8% purity.
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- He-Ye Zhou
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Function, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China. .,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Function, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China. .,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Ding Y, Alimi LO, Du J, Hua B, Dey A, Yu P, Khashab NM. Pillar[3]trianglamines: deeper cavity triangular macrocycles for selective hexene isomer separation. Chem Sci 2022; 13:3244-3248. [PMID: 35414884 PMCID: PMC8926253 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc00207h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The separation of α-olefins and their corresponding isomers continues to be a big challenge for the chemical industry due to their overlapping physical properties and low relative volatility. Herein, pillar[3]trianglamine (P-TA) macrocycles were synthesized for the molecular-sieving-like separation of 1-hexene (1-He) selectively over its positional isomer trans-3-hexene (trans-3-He) in the vapor and liquid state. This allyl-functionalized macrocycle features a deeper cavity compared to the previously reported trianglamine host molecules. Solid-vapor sorption experiments verified the successful separation of 1-He from an equimolar mixture of 1-He and trans-3-He. Single-crystal structures and powder X-ray diffraction patterns suggest that this selective adsorption arises from the formation of a thermodynamically stable host-guest complex between 1-He and P-TA. A reversible transformation between the nonporous guest-free structure and the guest-containing structure shows that 1-He separation can be carried out over multiple cycles without any loss of performance. Significantly, P-TA can separate 1-He directly from a liquid isomeric mixture and thus P-TA modified silica sieves (SBA-15) showed the ability to selectively separate 1-He when utilized as a stationary phase in column chromatography. This capitalizes on the prospects of employing macrocyclic hosts as molecular recognition units in real-life separations for sustainable and energy-efficient industrial practices.
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- Yanjun Ding
- Smart Hybrid Materials (SHMs) Laboratory, Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955-6900 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Smart Hybrid Materials (SHMs) Laboratory, Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955-6900 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University Changchun 130024 China
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- Smart Hybrid Materials (SHMs) Laboratory, Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955-6900 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Smart Hybrid Materials (SHMs) Laboratory, Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955-6900 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Smart Hybrid Materials (SHMs) Laboratory, Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955-6900 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Smart Hybrid Materials (SHMs) Laboratory, Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955-6900 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Yang Chao
- Institute for Molecular Design & Synthesis, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen Fujian Province, P. R. China
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Wang Z, Liu YA, Yang H, Hu WB, Wen K. ortho-Functionalization of Pillar[5]arene: An Approach to Mono- ortho-Alkyl/Aryl-Substituted A1/A2-Dihydroxypillar[5]arene. Org Lett 2022; 24:1822-1826. [PMID: 35225626 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c00272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Despite the fact that the rim and lateral functionalizations of pillar[n]arenes have been well explored, ortho-functionalization has rarely been realized. In this work, we report a facile method of introducing a single functionality ortho to the hydroxyl group in A1/A2-dihydroxypillar[5]arene via a Grignard addition to pillar[4]arene[1]quinone followed by a dienone-phenol rearrangement. The described ortho-alkylation/arylation method allowed formation of various mono ortho-alkyl/aryl-substituted A1/A2-dihydroxypillar[5]arenes previously difficult to obtain.
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- Zhuo Wang
- Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China.,School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- Medicinal Chemistry, ChemBridge Research Laboratories, San Diego, California 92127, United States
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- Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China.,School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
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- Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China.,School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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Zeng F, Cheng L, Ou GC, Tang LL, Ding MH. Pyromellitic Diimide-Extended Pillar[6]arene: Synthesis, Structure, and Its Complexation with Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons. J Org Chem 2022; 87:3863-3867. [PMID: 35171603 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.1c03096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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A novel pyromellitic diimide-extended pillar[6]arene was synthesized in two steps with moderate yield for the first time. It showed a symmetrical stretched hexagon structure and could form 1:2 complexes with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in solution. Interestingly, a linear supramolecular array between complex 1@G42 and pyrene through π···π stacking interactions was also observed in the solid state.
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- Fei Zeng
- Department of Biology and Chemistry, Hunan University of Science and Engineering, Yongzhou 425199, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Department of Biology and Chemistry, Hunan University of Science and Engineering, Yongzhou 425199, China
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- Department of Biology and Chemistry, Hunan University of Science and Engineering, Yongzhou 425199, China
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- Department of Biology and Chemistry, Hunan University of Science and Engineering, Yongzhou 425199, China
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