Xie, H;
Guo, C;
Zhu, S;
Yan, J;
Zhang, Y;
Lan, Y;
(2025)
High-Precision Construction of Colloidal Superstructures through Cucurbit[n]Uril-Mediated Self-Assembly.
Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics
10.1002/macp.202500107.
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Abstract
In the past decades, colloid research has experienced significant growth across various scientific disciplines. This review explores recent advancements in the design and fabrication of cucurbit[n]urils (CB[n])-mediated self-assembly for colloids with advanced structures. CB[n], a class of macrocyclic molecules known for their distinctive host–guest interactions, plays a crucial role in synthesizing colloidal superstructures due to their ability to form stable complexes with a wide range of guest molecules. This review provides a comprehensive summary of recent advances in CB[n]-mediated self-assembly strategies for constructing diverse colloidal architectures. These assemblies are systematically categorized into distinct types, including colloidal clusters, 1D colloidal chains, raspberry-like colloids, core–shell colloids, and colloidosomes. While the primary emphasis is placed on construction methodologies, the potential applications of these superstructures are also briefly highlighted in areas such as drug delivery, catalysis, and sensing, to illustrate their relevance in the development of functional materials. By examining the synthesis methods and potential applications, this review underscores the versatility and adaptability of CB[n]-mediated colloidal systems and their potential to drive future innovations in colloid science.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | High-Precision Construction of Colloidal Superstructures through Cucurbit[n]Uril-Mediated Self-Assembly |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1002/macp.202500107 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.202500107 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | © 2025 The Author(s). Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics published by Wiley-VCH GmbH. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Engineering Science > Dept of Chemical Engineering |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10209611 |
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