A rigid phenyl-based covalently interlocked macrocycle with inherent porosity

Materials Chemistry Frontiers 2026

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Authors: Biao Xia, Hartmut Komber, Sven M. Elbert, Michael Mastalerz, Junzhi Liu
DOI: 10.1039/d6qm00038j
Cited by: 0
References: 82

Abstract

A covalently interlocked (as confirmed by XRD) macrocycle ([2]CIM) with 31 benzene units, rigid 3D architecture, and inherent porosity is reported, with a high BET surface area (507 m 2 g −1 ) and selective ethane uptake over ethylene.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Supramolecular Chemistry and Complexes Covalent Organic Framework Applications Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Materials Chemistry Frontiers
Volume
10
Issue
11
Pages
1779–1788
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN