Reversible switching between self-assembled homomeric and hybrid capsules.
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چکیده
We present here the reversible, guest-controlled disproportionation of homomeric and hybrid capsules using photochemistry. The supramolecular containers are self-assembled from shallow and deep cavitand modules.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Chemical communications
دوره 49 21 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013