Host–Guest Inclusion Complexes and Their Miscellaneous Applications
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (28 February 2025) | Viewed by 2375
Special Issue Editors
Interests: supramolecular chemistry; cage compound; anion coordination; stimuli-responsive materials; host–guest systems; molecular switch
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Interests: supramolecular chemistry; cage compounds; anion recognition; chirality
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Host–guest inclusion complexes are a fundamental and active field of supramolecular chemistry, characterized by the non-covalent encapsulation of guest molecules within the host's cavity. This Special Issue, "Host–Guest Inclusion Complexes and Their Miscellaneous Applications," aims to present a comprehensive collection of high-quality articles that cover the latest research and developments in this dynamic field. We welcome manuscripts that explore new strategies for the design, synthesis, and characterization of host–guest systems, as well as their practical applications across different scientific fields. Manuscripts focusing on the following topics (but not limited to them) are highly welcome: (1) novel strategies for the design of host–guest complexes; (2) novel structures and dynamics of host–guest complexes, such as macrocycles, cages, catenanes, and molecular knots; and (3) applications of these complexes in various areas, such as molecular recognition, sensing, separation, and catalysis, as well as the construction of nanostructures, optoelectronics, and molecular machines. We invite researchers to contribute their cutting-edge findings and join us in advancing the understanding and application of host–guest inclusion complexes.
Prof. Dr. Chuandong Jia
Guest Editor
Dr. Wei Zuo
Dr. Minrui Li
Guest Editor Assistants
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Keywords
- host–guest chemistry
- inclusion complexes
- supramolecular chemistry
- macrocycles
- molecular machines
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