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Translational Supramolecular Thioorthoester Chemistry
Giacomo Renno1,2, Stefan Matile1,2
1Department of Organic Chemistry, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Angewandte Chemie (International Ed. in English)
|September 6, 2025
Summary
Researchers developed new dynamic covalent thioorthoester chemistry for advanced materials. These innovations create porous networks for metal scavenging and sulfur-rich cathodes for improved lithium batteries.
Area of Science:
- Supramolecular chemistry
- Materials science
- Electrochemistry
Background:
- Dynamic covalent chemistry offers versatile molecular construction.
- Thioorthoester linkages provide unique reactivity and stability.
- Developing advanced materials requires novel synthetic strategies.
Discussion:
- Kraus et al. demonstrate a new dynamic covalent thioorthoester chemistry.
- This chemistry is translated into porous network materials for metal scavenging.
- The chemistry is also applied to create sulfur-rich, leakage-free cathode composites for lithium batteries.
Key Insights:
- Successful implementation of thioorthoester chemistry in porous materials.
- Creation of effective metal-scavenging networks.
- Development of stable and high-performance lithium battery cathodes.
Outlook:
- Potential for new metal-scavenging applications.
- Advancements in battery technology through novel cathode materials.
- Broader impact of dynamic covalent chemistry in materials science.
Keywords:
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