Supramolecular Light-switchable Triazole-hosts for Photoresponsive Anion Binding

Key Points

• The aim is to develop a series of photoresponsive hosts for anion binding using supramolecular chemistry.
• Developed photoreversible anion binding hosts.
• Utilized azobenzene or arylazopyrazole as central photoswitching units.
• Incorporated tetrakis-triazoles as anion binding motifs.
• Explored broad structural variations.
• Demonstrated effective anion binding properties.
• Exhibited reversible binding behavior under light exposure.
• Highlighted the importance of structural variations in binding performance.