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Stimuli-responsive metal–organic supercontainers as synthetic proton receptors.
- Source :
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Dalton Transactions: An International Journal of Inorganic Chemistry . 8/14/2018, Vol. 47 Issue 30, p10256-10263. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- We demonstrate a proof-of-concept design of a new platform for proton recognition and modulation. The new proton receptors are derived from a unique class of synthetic supercontainers that exhibit exceptional proton binding capacity (over 50 equiv.) and intriguing proton-dependent fluorescent switching behavior. Experimental and computational studies suggest that the proton-responsive event involves a two-step mechanism pertaining to proton binding by both amino and pyrenyl moieties of the supercontainer constructs. The high proton binding capacity of the supercontainers can be further modulated via small-molecule “regulators” that compete for the proton-binding sites, opening exiting new opportunities for proton manipulation in both chemistry and biology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *PROTON transfer reactions
*MOLECULAR structure
*INORGANIC chemistry
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14779226
- Volume :
- 47
- Issue :
- 30
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Dalton Transactions: An International Journal of Inorganic Chemistry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 131005444
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1039/c8dt01900b