What Are Some Examples of Supramolecular Catalysts?
Examples of supramolecular catalysts include cyclodextrins, calixarenes, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Cyclodextrins are cyclic oligosaccharides that can host guest molecules within their hydrophobic cavity, thereby serving as microreactors. Calixarenes are cup-shaped molecules that can encapsulate small molecules and ions, providing a controlled environment for catalysis. MOFs are crystalline materials composed of metal ions coordinated to organic ligands, offering high surface areas and tunable pore sizes for catalytic applications.
