Upgrading pillar[ n ]arenes to reversible photocontrolled self-folding hosts for photoswitchable guest uptake/release and self-assembly

Chemical Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ao-Ran Liu, Wen-ping Gong, Qi Jin, Tian‐Guang Zhan, Yu Hai, Li-Juan Liu, Kang‐Da Zhang
DOI: 10.1039/d5sc09696k
Cited by: 1
References: 74

Abstract

Introducing an azobenzene unit onto pillararene scaffold generates a new class of photocontrolled self-folding hosts with marked ON/OFF photoswitching performance, which offers a promising tool for photocontrolled supramolecular self-assembly.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Supramolecular Chemistry and Complexes Supramolecular Self-Assembly in Materials Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
17
Issue
14
Pages
7047–7055
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN