title: Solvent-free, direct synthesis of supramolecular nano-capsules.
abstract: The single step direct synthesis of pyrogallol[4]arene via a solvent free protocol yields the pure product as a self-assembled nano-capsule, comprised of six macrocyclic building blocks.
authors.affiliation: 125 Chemistry, University of Missouri-Columbia, 601 South College Avenue, Columbia, MO 62511, USA.
authors.forename: Jochen
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Antesberger
authors.forename: Gareth W V
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Cave
authors.forename: Matthew C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Ferrarelli
authors.forename: Michael W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Heaven
authors.forename: Colin L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Raston
authors.forename: Jerry L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Atwood
mesh_terms: D047250:Calixarenes / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D046911:Macromolecular Substances / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / Q000379:methods; D008958:Models, Molecular; D015394:Molecular Structure; D049329:Nanostructures / Q000737:chemistry*; D011748:Pyrogallol / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D046911:Macromolecular Substances; D011748:Pyrogallol; D047250:Calixarenes