Editorial Nanoreactors and Molecular Prisons

摘要

This special hot-topic issue of "Current Organic Chemistry" describes recent developments in the use of molecular cages for the protection of vulnerable species, rate acceleration of (in)organic chemistry reactions, where the molecular cages may be generated upfront, or self-assembled based on building blocks. A number of important topics are discussed that are important for the reactivity, selectivity and catalytic activity of these fascinating compounds, such as the gating process, the form of the nanocages and their constituent parts.