Resorcin[4]arene-Based Multidentate Phosphate Ligands with Superior Binding Affinity for Nanocrystal Surfaces

13 January 2021, Version 1
This content is a preprint and has not undergone peer review at the time of posting.

Abstract

We designed and synthesized two resorcin[4]arene scaffolds with four phosphoric acid binding groups. The ligands effectively bind in at least a tridentate fashion. The superior binding affinity is demonstrated using solution NMR spectroscopy and exceeds that of phosphonic acids.

Keywords

macrocycle
nanocrystal
zirconia
surface chemistry

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