Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
Macrocyclic and noncyclic neutral ionophores. Effect of the macrocyclic ring on the ion selectivity A series of macrocyclic 3, 6‐dioxaoctanedioic diamides was prepared. Their ion selectivity in membranes was compared with nonmacrocyclic analogues. The ion selectivity as well as the capability to extract ions from aqueous solutions to an organic phase decreases with decreasing ring size.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Bissig et al. (1978) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 10 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: