Controllable self-assembly of a mesomeric metallo-organic helicate and its π-electron number dependent encapsulation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers 2026

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Authors: huoqing Chen, Haoxuan Xu, Tun Wu, Yuming Guan, Qingwu Long, Qixia Bai, Tian Li, Tian-Yu Liu, Pingshan Wang, Zhe Zhang
DOI: 10.1039/d5qi02447a
Cited by: 1
References: 64

Abstract

A mesomeric helicate has been obtained by modulating metal centers’ handedness. It can recognize PAHs, and the binding affinity increases proportionally with the number of PAHs' π electrons, acting as an efficient method to enhance binding affinity.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Supramolecular Self-Assembly in Materials Supramolecular Chemistry and Complexes Synthesis and Properties of Aromatic Compounds

Publication details

Journal / source
Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
13
Issue
7
Pages
3016–3025
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN