Abstract
The persistent ability of tripodal TREN-based tris-urea receptors (TREN = tris(2-aminoethyl)amine) to self-assemble with a variety of oxoanions into dimeric capsules upon crystallization is reviewed. The capsule crystallization allows for charge-, shape-, and size-selective encapsulation of tetrahedral XO4n− anions (n = 2,3), and provides an effective way to separate these anions from competitive aqueous environments.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2173-2182 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 22 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 19 2013 |