Porous organic cages (POCs) are a relatively new class of low-density crystalline materials
that have emerged as a versatile platform for investigating molecular recognition, gas …

Macrocyclic structures are common synthetic targets in drug discovery,(1, 2) and therefore,
interest in their study is continuously increasing in this field.(3, 4) A classic example is …

The past several decades have witnessed great progress in the understanding of the high-
order structure of biomacromolecules. Currently, it is well-recognized that folding of proteins …

Since the discovery of crown ethers, macrocycles have been recognized as powerful
platforms for supramolecular chemistry. Although their numbers and variations are now …

Shape‐persistent arylene ethynylene macrocycles have attracted much attention in
supramolecular chemistry and materials science because of their unique structures and …

A novel strategy based on the concept of preorganization and cooperation has been
designed for a superior capacity to capture low‐concentration CO2 by imide‐based ionic …

The convergent positioning of functional groups in biomacromolecules leads to good
binding, catalytic and transport capabilities. Synthetic frameworks capable of convergently …

The transport of molecules and ions across nanometer-scaled pores, created by natural or
artificial molecules, is a phenomenon of both fundamental and practical significance …

Foldamers are an intriguing family of biomimetic oligomers that exhibit a propensity to adopt
stable secondary structures. N-Substituted glycine oligomers, or “peptoids”, are a …

This Account reviews the progress made by us on creating porous molecular crescents,
helices, and macrocycles based on aromatic oligoamides. Inspired by natural pore-or cavity …