A spherical 24 butyrate aggregate with a hydrophobic cavity in a capsule with flexible pores: Confinement effects and uptake-release equilibria at elevated temperatures

Christian Schäffer, Hartmut Bögge, Alice Merca, Ira A. Weinstock, Dieter Rehder, Erhard T.K. Haupt, Achim Müller

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Abstract

Forced interaction: The encapsulation of a large assembly of organic species - the 24 butyrate unit, which exhibits a remarkable central spherical hydrophobic cavity spanned by 72 H atoms - in a porous capsule (see picture) leads to interesting interactions between the butyrates under the confined conditions. The quarantine for the guests is lifted upon temperature increase: guests can easily leave and return.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8051-8056
Number of pages6
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume48
Issue number43
DOIs
StatePublished - 12 Oct 2009

Keywords

  • Confinement effect
  • Hydrophobic effect
  • NMR spectroscopy
  • Polyoxometalates
  • Porous capsules

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • General Chemistry

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