Supramolecular nanovalves controlled by proton abstraction and competitive binding

KCF Leung, TD Nguyen, JF Stoddart…

Index: Coxon,A.C.; Stoddart,J.F. Journal of the Chemical Society, Perkin Transactions 1: Organic and Bio-Organic Chemistry (1972-1999), 1977 , p. 767 - 785

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Citation Number: 177

Abstract

The openings to nanosized pores in silica particles are regulated by gatekeeper supermolecules that are controlled by pH stimulation and competitive binding. Controlled release of molecules is demonstrated by using bases and organic and inorganic salts as