0000000000485287
AUTHOR
Karsten Gloe
New macrocycles derived from biphenyl for pH-switched solvent extraction
Abstract Four new fluorescent macrocyclic ligands derived from biphenyl are described. The new compounds have been used in liquid–liquid extraction experiments and the influence of pH has been studied in those ligands containing carboxylic groups. The results obtained for the latter ligands have been compared with those observed in the presence of an external acid.
Homocalixpyridines: Ligands Exhibiting High Selectivity in Extraction and Sensor Processes
A novel spherical host architecture, based on pyridine subunits, has been created. It exhibits selective complexing properties toward soft metal ions (right), which have been tested in extraction and sensor processes. The complex-forming behaviour can be tailored by variation of the size of the cavity and by substitution. Homocalixpyridines are interesting in view of their application as selective carriers in separation and sensing techniques.