Covalent polymers connected by non-covalent interactions constitute a fascinating set of
materials known as supramolecular polymer networks (SPNs). A key feature of SPNs is that …

There is great need for stand-alone luminescence-based chemosensors that exemplify
selectivity, sensitivity, and applicability and that overcome the challenges that arise from …

Macrocyclic compounds are formed via a series of cyclic oligomers possessing repeating
units, and classical examples include cyclodextrins, calix [n] arenes, cucurbit [n] urils and …

Among contrasting anions, CN− ion is extremely toxic and dangerous pollutant.
Consequently, there is considerable interest in the colorimetric and fluorescent detection of …

Macrocycle-based amphiphiles, including macrocyclic amphiphiles and macrocyclic host-
based supra-amphiphiles, are a class of amphiphiles which are capable of self-assembling …

A peptide-based ensemble for the detection of cyanide ions in 100% aqueous solutions was
designed on the basis of the copper binding motif. 7-Nitro-2, 1, 3-benzoxadiazole-labeled …

Paraquat (PQ) plays a vital role in pesticide field, however, PQ always threatenhuman health
owing to its high toxicity. Efficient detection and removal of PQ is an important and …

In view of the lethal toxicity of paraquat (PQ) on human health, herein, a simple indicator
displacement assay (IDA) based on an azo-modified calixarene host (azoCX [4]) and a …

A novel pillararene–indicator system between anionic water-soluble pillar [6] arene (WP6)
and an aromatic fluorescent dye acridine orange (AO) was constructed. Upon complexation …

The host-guest complex of the anionic macrocycle, carboxylato-pillar [6] arene (WP6) and
the cationic dye, oxazine 1 (OX), functions as a fluorescent turn-on indicator displacement …