Citation: Jiarui Wu, Gengxin Wu, Yan Wang, Yingwei Yang. Crystal Engineering Based on Leaning Towerarenes[J]. University Chemistry, ;2024, 39(3): 58-62. doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202304014 shu

Crystal Engineering Based on Leaning Towerarenes

College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China

Corresponding author: Yingwei Yang, ywyang@jlu.edu.cn
Received Date: 4 April 2023

Macrocyclic receptors have served as the principal tools of supramolecular chemistry because of their innate molecular recognition and complexation capabilities. They have also increased research interest in modern supramolecular chemistry because of their practical applications. Leaning towerarenes, a new family of synthetic macrocycles, have various applications in crystal engineering and other related fields owing to their excellent solubility and crystallization, flexible backbone, and superior host-guest properties. In this paper, we summarize the applications of leaning towerarenes from the perspective of crystal engineering. Particular attention is paid to the correlation between their structural features and supramolecular functions. We hope this will stimulate students’ interest in crystal chemistry and beyond.
- Crystal engineering,
- Supramolecular chemistry,
- Macrocyclic chemistry,
- Host-guest chemistry
1. [1]
  Wu, J. R.; Yang, Y. W. Chem. Commun. 2019, 55, 1533.
2. [2]
  Wu, J. R.; Wu, G.; Yang, Y. W. Acc. Chem. Res. 2022, 55, 3191.
3. [3]
  Liu, Z.; Nalluri, S. K. M.; Stoddart, J. F. Chem. Soc. Rev. 2017, 46, 2459.
4. [4]
  Zhang, Z. Y.; Li, C. Acc. Chem. Res. 2022, 55, 916.
5. [5]
  Wu, J. R.; Cai, Z.; Wu, G.; Dai, D.; Liu, Y. Q.; Yang, Y. W. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2021, 143, 20395.
6. [6]
  Wu, J. R.; Yang, Y. W. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2021, 60, 1690.
7. [7]
  Wu, J. R.; Yang, Y. W. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2019, 141, 12280.
8. [8]
  Wu, J. R.; Wu, G.; Li, D.; Yang, Y. W. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2023, 62, e202218142.
9. [9]
  Wu, J. R.; Wu, G.; Li, D.; Dai, D.; Yang, Y. W. Sci. Adv. 2022, 8, eabo2255.
10. [10]
  Yu, G.; Jie, K.; Huang, F. Chem. Rev. 2015, 115, 7240.
11. [11]
  Qu, D. H.; Wang, Q. C.; Zhang, Q. W.; Ma, X.; Tian, H. Chem. Rev. 2015, 115, 7543.
12. [12]
  Ogoshi, T.; Kanai, S.; Fujinami, S.; Yamagishi, T.-a.; Nakamoto, Y. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2008, 130, 5022.
13. [13]
  Ohtani, S.; Kato, K.; Fa, S.; Ogoshi, T. Coord. Chem. Rev. 2022, 462, 214503.
14. [14]
  Lou, X. Y.; Yang, Y. W. Adv. Mater. 2020, 32, 2003263.
15. [15]
  Ogoshi, T.; Yamagishi, T.-A.; Nakamoto, Y. Chem. Rev. 2016, 116, 7937.
16. [16]
  Wu, J. R.; Mu, A. U.; Li, B.; Wang, C. Y.; Fang, L.; Yang, Y. W. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2018, 57, 9853.
17. [17]
  Jie, K.; Zhou, Y.; Li, E.; Huang, F. Acc. Chem. Res. 2018, 51, 2064.
18. [18]
  Wu, J. R.; Li, B.; Yang, Y. W. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2020, 59, 2251.
19. [19]
  Wu, J. R.; Yang, Y. W. CCS Chem. 2021, 3, 836.
20. [20]
  Wu, J. R.; Li, D.; Wu, G.; Li, M. H.; Yang, Y. W. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2022,61, e202210579.
1. [1]
  Cen Zhou , Biqiong Hong , Yiting Chen . Application of Electrochemical Techniques in Supramolecular Chemistry. University Chemistry, 2025, 40(3): 308-317. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202406086
2. [2]
  Zhe Ji , Guangxu Lan , Jiangnan Li , Sihai Yang . A New Protocol to Construct Molecular Materials: A Brief Introduction on the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. University Chemistry, 2025, 40(12): 70-77. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202511097
3. [3]
  Yu Fang . Chemistry: A Key Force Supporting the Sustainable Development of Human Civilization. University Chemistry, 2025, 40(12): 66-69. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202511030
4. [4]
  Ling Zhang , Jing Kang . Turn Waste into Valuable: Preparation of High-Strength Water-Based Adhesives from Polymethylmethacrylate Wastes: a Comprehensive Chemical Experiments. University Chemistry, 2024, 39(2): 221-226. doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202306075
5. [5]
  Wenjie SHI , Fan LU , Mengwei CHEN , Jin WANG , Yingfeng HAN . Synthesis and host-guest properties of imidazolium-functionalized zirconium metal-organic cage. Chinese Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 2025, 41(1): 105-113. doi: 10.11862/CJIC.20240360
6. [6]
  Hong CAI , Jiewen WU , Jingyun LI , Lixian CHEN , Siqi XIAO , Dan LI . Synthesis of a zinc-cobalt bimetallic adenine metal-organic framework for the recognition of sulfur-containing amino acids. Chinese Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 2025, 41(1): 114-122. doi: 10.11862/CJIC.20240382
7. [7]
  Jin Tong , Shuyan Yu . Crystal Engineering for Supramolecular Chirality. University Chemistry, 2024, 39(3): 86-93. doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202308113
8. [8]
  Zhiran Duan , Haijing Qu , Xiangdong Xue . Construction and characterization of supramolecular assembly-based nanodrug delivery systems: a teaching practice in supramolecular chemistry experiment. University Chemistry, 2026, 41(7): 239-249. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202505021
9. [9]
  Wenying Shi , Xianggui Kong , Hong Yan . Supramolecular chemistry: a molecularly functional world built by the noncovalent code. University Chemistry, 2026, 41(7): 134-143. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202506051
10. [10]
  Zhao Gao , Jianxiang Sun , Bin Mu , Yi Yan , Wei Tian . Exploration of Supramolecular Polymer “Chameleons” in Innovative Chemistry Experiments. University Chemistry, 2026, 41(4): 349-355. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202504044
11. [11]
  Jia Yao , Xiaogang Peng . Theory of Macroscopic Molecular Systems: Theoretical Framework of the Physical Chemistry Course in the Chemistry “101 Plan”. University Chemistry, 2024, 39(10): 27-37. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202408117
12. [12]
  Rui Li , Jiayu Zhang , Anyang Li . Two Levels of Understanding of Chemical Bonds: a Case of the Bonding Model of Hypervalent Molecules. University Chemistry, 2024, 39(2): 392-398. doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202308051
13. [13]
  Caixia Lin , Ting Liu , Zhaojiang Shi , Hong Yan , Keyin Ye , Yaofeng Yuan . Innovative Experiment of Electrochemical Dearomative Spirocyclization of N-Acyl Sulfonamides. University Chemistry, 2025, 40(4): 359-366. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202406107
14. [14]
  Yalu Ma , Yun Tian , Xiaofei Ma . DeepSeek Large Model: Implications for Inorganic Chemistry Teaching and Learning. University Chemistry, 2025, 40(9): 171-177. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202502109
15. [15]
  Xinghai Liu , Hongke Wu . Exploration and Practice of Ideological and Political Education in Heterocyclic Chemistry Based on "Fentanyl" Event. University Chemistry, 2024, 39(8): 359-364. doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202312100
16. [16]
  Wenhao Dong , Qin Ma , Xiaocan Wu . Large Unit Teaching Design in Physical Chemistry from the Perspective of Curriculum Ideological and Political Educaiton: A Case of the “Coal-to-Liquids Project in Ningxia”. University Chemistry, 2025, 40(11): 134-140. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202501017
17. [17]
  Changjia Hu , Sinuo Li , Wen Jiang , Ruiyang Wu , Wenhong Ruan , Rong Lai . 分子盾牌：解锁防晒的化学密码. University Chemistry, 2026, 41(5): 14-25. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202510001
18. [18]
  Cunming Yu , Dongliang Tian , Jing Chen , Qinglin Yang , Kesong Liu , Lei Jiang . Chemistry “101 Program” Synthetic Chemistry Experiment Course Construction: Synthesis and Properties of Bioinspired Superhydrophobic Functional Materials. University Chemistry, 2024, 39(10): 101-106. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202408008
19. [19]
  Yan Liu , Yuexiang Zhu , Luhua Lai . Introduction to Blended and Small-Class Teaching in Structural Chemistry: Exploring the Structure and Properties of Crystals. University Chemistry, 2024, 39(3): 1-4. doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202306084
20. [20]
  Zhiwen HUANG , Qi LIU , Jianping LANG . W/Cu/S cluster-based supramolecular macrocycles and their third-order nonlinear optical responses. Chinese Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 2025, 41(1): 79-87. doi: 10.11862/CJIC.20240184

Get Citation

PDF

XML

Metrics

PDF Downloads(0)
Abstract views(797)
HTML views(42)

通讯作者: 陈斌, bchen63@163.com

1.
沈阳化工大学材料科学与工程学院沈阳 110142