Control of nanospaces with molecular devices

Durola F, Dube H, Ajami D, Rebek J (2011)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2011

Journal

Supramolecular Chemistry Taylor & Francis: STM, Behavioural Science and Public Health Titles / Taylor & Francis

Book Volume: 23

Pages Range: 37-41

Journal Issue: 1-2

DOI: 10.1080/10610278.2010.510188

Abstract

Cavitands and capsules define nanolitre spaces for recognition, isolation and reactions of small molecules. These systems are usually self-assembled and factors such as solvent size, stoichiometry and packing factors determine what goes into the spaces. Here, we examine two switching devices to control what and when guests get in and out of these hosts: bipyridyl-metal chelation and azobenzene photoisomerisation. The effects are reversible by treatment with conventional chelating agents and brief heating, respectively. Accordingly, it is possible to trigger reactions that take place within a cylindrical capsule by light, even though the reaction process is not photochemical by nature. Likewise, the presence of metals can regulate reactions without acting as direct catalysts. © 2011 Taylor & Francis.

Authors with CRIS profile

Henry Dube

Involved external institutions

National Center for Scientific Research / Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS)

France (FR) Scripps Research Institute (TSRI)

United States (USA) (US)

How to cite

APA:

Durola, F., Dube, H., Ajami, D., & Rebek, J. (2011). Control of nanospaces with molecular devices. Supramolecular Chemistry, 23(1-2), 37-41. https://doi.org/10.1080/10610278.2010.510188

MLA:

Durola, Fabien, et al. "Control of nanospaces with molecular devices." Supramolecular Chemistry 23.1-2 (2011): 37-41.

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