Solvent denaturation of supramolecular capsules assembled via the hydrophobic effect.
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The organic co-solvent induced denaturation of a series of capsular complexes formed between trioxolane guests and a water-soluble deep-cavity cavitand was examined. The results obtained demonstrate a wide range of denaturation properties, and suggest the important factors governing capsule stability.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Chemical communications
دوره 47 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011