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Title: Host–Guest Molecular Recognition at Liquid–Liquid Interfaces

Abstract

Host–guest molecular recognition at the liquid–liquid interface endows the interface with unique properties, including stimuli-responsiveness and self-regulation, due to the dynamic and reversible nature of non-covalent interactions. Increasing research efforts have been put into the preparation of supramolecular interfacial systems such as films and microcapsules by integrating functional components (e.g., colloidal particles, polymers) at the interface, providing tremendous opportunities in the areas of encapsulation, delivery vehicles, and biphasic reaction systems. In this review, we summarize recent progress in supramolecular interfacial systems assembled by host–guest chemistry, and provide an overview of the fabrication process, functions, and promising applications of the resultant constructs.

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Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES); National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
OSTI Identifier:
1772527
Alternate Identifier(s):
OSTI ID: 1814146
Grant/Contract Number:  
AC02-05-CH11231; KCTR16; AC02-05CH11231; 51903011
Resource Type:
Published Article
Journal Name:
Engineering
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Name: Engineering Journal Volume: 7 Journal Issue: 5; Journal ID: ISSN 2095-8099
Publisher:
Elsevier
Country of Publication:
China
Language:
English
Subject:
42 ENGINEERING; liquid-liquid interface; self-assembly; host-guest chemistry; microcapsules

Citation Formats

Wang, Beibei, Chen, Hao, Liu, Tan, Shi, Shaowei, and Russell, Thomas P. Host–Guest Molecular Recognition at Liquid–Liquid Interfaces. China: N. p., 2021. Web. doi:10.1016/j.eng.2021.02.004.
Wang, Beibei, Chen, Hao, Liu, Tan, Shi, Shaowei, & Russell, Thomas P. Host–Guest Molecular Recognition at Liquid–Liquid Interfaces. China. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eng.2021.02.004
Wang, Beibei, Chen, Hao, Liu, Tan, Shi, Shaowei, and Russell, Thomas P. Sat . "Host–Guest Molecular Recognition at Liquid–Liquid Interfaces". China. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eng.2021.02.004.
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abstractNote = {Host–guest molecular recognition at the liquid–liquid interface endows the interface with unique properties, including stimuli-responsiveness and self-regulation, due to the dynamic and reversible nature of non-covalent interactions. Increasing research efforts have been put into the preparation of supramolecular interfacial systems such as films and microcapsules by integrating functional components (e.g., colloidal particles, polymers) at the interface, providing tremendous opportunities in the areas of encapsulation, delivery vehicles, and biphasic reaction systems. In this review, we summarize recent progress in supramolecular interfacial systems assembled by host–guest chemistry, and provide an overview of the fabrication process, functions, and promising applications of the resultant constructs.},
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journal = {Engineering},
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place = {China},
year = {Sat May 01 00:00:00 EDT 2021},
month = {Sat May 01 00:00:00 EDT 2021}
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