Spotlights on Recent JACS Publications

摘要

Porous coordination polymers (PCPs), at least the three-dimensional variety, can be visualized as molecular cages with polymer bars that come together at metal atom junctions. Researchers use these materials like cages too, though the captive species is called a "guest". Because the structures can be engineered to trap specific small molecules, they are well-suited for storage, separation, catalysis, and sensing.