title: From containers to catalysts: supramolecular catalysis within cucurbiturils.
abstract: Cucurbiturils are a family of molecular container compounds with superior molecular recognition properties. The use of cucurbiturils for supramolecular catalysis is highlighted in this concept. Both photochemical reactions as well as thermal transformations are reviewed with an eye towards tailoring substrates for supramolecular catalysis mediated by cucurbiturils.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, North Dakota State University, 1231 Albrecht Blvd., Fargo, ND 58108-6050, USA.
authors.forename: Barry C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Pemberton
authors.forename: Ramya
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Raghunathan
authors.forename: Sabine
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Volla
authors.forename: Jayaraman
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sivaguru
mesh_terms: D002384:Catalysis; D047028:Macrocyclic Compounds / Q000737:chemistry*; D008958:Models, Molecular; D055668:Photochemical Processes; D013237:Stereoisomerism; D013696:Temperature; D000099246:Cucurbit(n)urils
chemical_list: D047028:Macrocyclic Compounds; D000099246:Cucurbit(n)urils