Kinetic resolution of constitutional isomers controlled by selective protection inside a supramolecular nanocapsule

High-definition self-assemblies driven by the hydrophobic effect: synthesis and properties of a supramolecular nanocapsule.

High definition self-assemblies, those that possess order at the molecular level, are most commonly made from subunits possessing metals and metal coordination sites, or groups capable of partaking in hydrogen bonding. In other words, enthalpy is the driving force behind the free energy of assembly. The hydrophobic effect engenders the possibility of (nominally) relying not on enthalpy but entr...

Quantum interference distinguishes between constitutional isomers.

Matter waves, as introduced by de Broglie in 1923 (L. de Broglie, Nature, 1923, 112, 540), are a fundamental quantum phenomenon, describing the delocalized center of mass motion of massive bodies and we show here their sensitivity to the molecular structure of constitutional isomers.

Formation of supramolecular isomers; poly[2]rotaxane and supramolecular assembly.

Poly[2]rotaxane and supramolecular assembly have been prepared by modified cyclodextrins bearing an adamantyl group in an aqueous medium.

Dissolvable metallohydrogels for controlled release: evidence of a kinetic supramolecular gel phase intermediate.

Two metallohydrogels based on an amino acid-based ligand and Zn(II) salts were synthesized. These hydrogels show an uncommon, reversible, time-dependent transformation from the opaque to transparent state. These hydrogels also exhibit gradual dissolution in water (pH ≤ 7) over time. A water-soluble stimulant, caffeine, could be in situ loaded into the hydrogels and slowly released during dissol...

The Constitutional Protection of Private Property