title: Tuning cation-binding selectivity and capacity via side chain-dependent molecular packing in the solid state.
abstract: Cavity-containing cation-binding pentameric macrocycles readily assemble, via side chain-dependent molecular packing, into either 1D nanotube bundles with the smallest being 10 nm in diameter or nanoplates of different sizes. The resultant nanostructures are able to selectively remove metal salts from aqueous solutions with varying selectivities and capacities.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, 31 Biopolis Way, The Nanos, Singapore 138669, Singapore. hqzeng@ibn.a-star.edu.sg.
authors.forename: Jie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Shen
authors.affiliation: Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, 31 Biopolis Way, The Nanos, Singapore 138669, Singapore. hqzeng@ibn.a-star.edu.sg.
authors.forename: Changliang
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ren
authors.affiliation: Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, 31 Biopolis Way, The Nanos, Singapore 138669, Singapore. hqzeng@ibn.a-star.edu.sg.
authors.forename: Huaqiang
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Zeng