Supramolecular polymers have attracted considerable interest due to their intriguing features and functions. The dynamic reversibility of noncovalent interactions endows supramolecular polymers with tunable physicochemical properties, self-healing, and externally stimulated responses. Among them, pillararene-based supramolecular polymers show great potential for biomedical applications due to their fascinating host–guest interactions and easy modification. Herein, we summarize the state of the art of pillararene-based supramolecular polymers for cancer therapy and illustrate its developmental trend and future perspective.
We report a promising strategy to directly synthesize L1 0 -FePt nanoparticles for applications in permanent magnets and catalysts. The element Pb with lower melting point, smaller surface energy, and a bigger atomic radius can improve migration of Fe and Pt atoms and promote orderly diffusion in the L1 0 -FePt nanoparticles by generating vacancies and lattice distortion. The ordering degree and magnetic properties of the nanoparticles can be tuned by changing the molar ratios of Pb/Pt and removing Pb from the nanoparticles. The ultrahigh ordering degree and a coercivity of up to 20.95 kOe were achieved by using a suitable Pb/Pt ratio after removing Pb.
The adsorptive separation based on nonporous adaptive crystals (NACs) is an attractive green separation technology. Herein, we comprehensively summarize recent advances in various supramolecular hosts-based NACs for hydrocarbon separation.
Chemotherapy is widely recognized as an effective approach for treating cancer due to its ability to eliminate cancer cells using chemotherapeutic drugs. However, traditional chemotherapy suffers from various drawbacks, including limited solubility and stability of drugs, severe side effects, low bioavailability, drug resistance, and challenges in tracking treatment efficacy. These limitations greatly hinder its widespread clinical application. In contrast, supramolecular chemotherapy, which relies host–guest interactions, presents a promising alternative by offering highly efficient and minimally toxic anticancer drug delivery. In this review, we provide an overview of recent advancements in supramolecular chemotherapy based on host–guest interactions. We emphasize the significant role it plays in guiding cancer therapy. Drawing on a wealth of cutting‐edge research, we aim to present a timely and valuable resource for individuals interested in the field of supramolecular chemotherapy or cancer therapy. Furthermore, we aspire to contribute to progression of the field of supramolecular chemotherapy toward clinical application.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved
Macrocyclic arenes have been widely used due to their special structures, easy modification, and outstanding properties. However, macrocyclic arenes with well-defined cavities are still rare. Recently, Quan, Jiang and co-workers...
Supramolecular macrocycles with lower critical solution temperature (LCST) behavior have received extensive attention. Exploring new macrocyclic receptor to achieve tunable LCST behavior is important for the construction and application of...
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