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  • 1Department of Physics and Chemistry, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Denmark. kan@ifk.sdu.dk

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Researchers developed a novel tetrathiafulvalene-calix[4]pyrrole receptor that controllably binds 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene guests. This molecular recognition system acts as an acid/base switch, demonstrating external control over molecular interactions.

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  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Controllable molecular recognition is crucial for advanced applications.
  • Supramolecular receptors offer tunable host-guest interactions.
  • External stimuli can modulate receptor behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and synthesize an asymmetric tetrathiafulvalene-calix[4]pyrrole receptor.
  • To demonstrate acid/base controllable recognition of 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene (TNB).
  • To investigate the switching mechanism between locked and unlocked states.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of a novel asymmetric (TTF) tetrathiafulvalene-calix[4]pyrrole receptor.
  • Host-guest complexation studies using absorption and 1H NMR spectroscopy.
  • Acid/base titration to induce conformational changes.

Main Results:

  • The receptor's conformation switches between locked and unlocked states upon acid/base input.
  • The unlocked state binds two TNB guest molecules.
  • The locked state prevents TNB binding, demonstrating switchable recognition.

Conclusions:

  • An acid/base controllable molecular recognition system was successfully developed.
  • The receptor functions as a molecular switch for TNB guests.
  • This work provides insights into designing externally controlled supramolecular systems.