Pub Date : 2024-10-10DOI: 10.1016/j.chempr.2024.08.009
Replacement of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) by energetically more favorable electrooxidation reactions opens up an innovative pathway for energy-saving hydrogen (H2) production. In particular, the electrooxidation of biomass molecules, plastic wastes, and organic compounds has attracted escalating interest in recent years, owing to its potential for simultaneous H2 production at the cathode and value-added chemical and fuel generation at the anode. This review article does not aim to provide a comprehensive overview of these reactions but rather to highlight the key advancements in the strategies of reaction design, activity enhancement, and selectivity regulation based on the features and challenges in each type of reaction. Through this review of key advancements, we offer mechanistic insights that guide the design of more efficient coupling systems. Lastly, the challenges and future prospects in this field are discussed.
{"title":"Recent progress in energy-saving hydrogen production by coupling with value-added anodic reactions","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.chempr.2024.08.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chempr.2024.08.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Replacement of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) by energetically more favorable electrooxidation reactions opens up an innovative pathway for energy-saving hydrogen (H<sub>2</sub>) production. In particular, the electrooxidation of biomass molecules, plastic wastes, and organic compounds has attracted escalating interest in recent years, owing to its potential for simultaneous H<sub>2</sub> production at the cathode and value-added chemical and fuel generation at the anode. This review article does not aim to provide a comprehensive overview of these reactions but rather to highlight the key advancements in the strategies of reaction design, activity enhancement, and selectivity regulation based on the features and challenges in each type of reaction. Through this review of key advancements, we offer mechanistic insights that guide the design of more efficient coupling systems. Lastly, the challenges and future prospects in this field are discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":268,"journal":{"name":"Chem","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":19.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142235497","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-10DOI: 10.1016/j.chempr.2024.05.021
The past 2 decades have witnessed the rapid development of CoSalen-catalyzed hydrofunctionalization reactions, mostly on terminal and conjugation-activated olefins. However, the use of 1,2-dialkyl-substituted alkenes continues to pose challenges. In this study, we revisit this substrate class in the context of Carreira-type hydrofunctionalization reactions and introduce a simple yet effective modification (over a 250-fold-increase in turnover number [TON]). Near-quantitative yields can be achieved at a low catalyst loading, typically 0.05 mol %. The key lies in inhibiting the degradation of the salen backbone using molecular sieves. This protocol facilitates a study on the metal hydride hydrogen atom transfer (MHAT) regioselectivity of this type of alkene. We found that allylic electron-negative groups and hyperconjugation have profound effects, yielding regioisomeric ratios ranging from 6.5:1 to < 1:20. The high TONs, mild conditions, and versatility of this method further enable its application in the post-polymerization modification of several olefin-rich, commodity-relevant polymers, demonstrating the rich potential of MHAT hydrofunctionalization in macromolecular settings.
{"title":"Modifying commodity-relevant unsaturated polymers via Co-catalyzed MHAT","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.chempr.2024.05.021","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chempr.2024.05.021","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><span>The past 2 decades have witnessed the rapid development of CoSalen-catalyzed hydrofunctionalization reactions, mostly on terminal and conjugation-activated olefins. However, the use of 1,2-dialkyl-substituted alkenes continues to pose challenges. In this study, we revisit this substrate class in the context of Carreira-type hydrofunctionalization reactions and introduce a simple yet effective modification (over a 250-fold-increase in </span>turnover number<span><span> [TON]). Near-quantitative yields can be achieved at a low catalyst loading, typically 0.05 mol %. The key lies in inhibiting the degradation of the salen<span> backbone using molecular sieves<span>. This protocol facilitates a study on the metal hydride </span></span></span>hydrogen atom<span><span> transfer (MHAT) regioselectivity of this type of alkene. We found that allylic electron-negative groups and </span>hyperconjugation have profound effects, yielding regioisomeric ratios ranging from 6.5:1 to < 1:20. The high TONs, mild conditions, and versatility of this method further enable its application in the post-polymerization modification of several olefin-rich, commodity-relevant polymers, demonstrating the rich potential of MHAT hydrofunctionalization in macromolecular settings.</span></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":268,"journal":{"name":"Chem","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":19.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141425340","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-10DOI: 10.1016/j.chempr.2024.09.012
Recent advances in artificial transmembrane transporters that may address the limitations of natural ion channels include a photoswitchable Cl− anion pump developed by Aprahamian et al., reported in Science,1 utilizing hydrazone units for active transport against the concentration gradient. This molecular transporter leverages light-induced isomerization to control anion grabbing and releasing, showing significant potential for drug discovery and molecular machinery.
{"title":"A light-driven chloride anion transporter","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.chempr.2024.09.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chempr.2024.09.012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Recent advances in artificial transmembrane transporters that may address the limitations of natural ion channels include a photoswitchable Cl<sup>−</sup> anion pump developed by Aprahamian et al., reported in <em>Science</em>,<span><span><sup>1</sup></span></span> utilizing hydrazone units for active transport against the concentration gradient. This molecular transporter leverages light-induced isomerization to control anion grabbing and releasing, showing significant potential for drug discovery and molecular machinery.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":268,"journal":{"name":"Chem","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":19.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142398307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-10DOI: 10.1016/j.chempr.2024.07.036
Arylethylamines represent a privileged scaffold in pharmaceutical compounds and form the backbone of many medical drugs, including those used for treating neurological diseases and pain. Their biomedical significance has inspired new synthetic methods that rely on transition metal-catalyzed aminoarylation reaction to an alkene, often in conjunction with a photoredox catalyst or a photosensitizer and guided by a directing or stabilizing group. Here, we introduce a simple and effective method for the azidoarylation of unactivated alkenes under transition metal-free conditions. Visible- or near-UV-light irradiation of readily available triarylbismuth dichlorides generates an aryl radical that selectively adds to the alkene, and the resulting homobenzyl radical is intercepted by an amine equivalent. This method offers a broad substrate scope and also enables the arylchlorination and arylcyanation of unactivated alkenes.
{"title":"Transition metal-free difunctionalization of unactivated alkenes: Arylation/azidation, arylation/chlorination, and arylation/cyanation","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.chempr.2024.07.036","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chempr.2024.07.036","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Arylethylamines represent a privileged scaffold in pharmaceutical compounds and form the backbone of many medical drugs, including those used for treating neurological diseases and pain. Their biomedical significance has inspired new synthetic methods that rely on transition metal-catalyzed aminoarylation reaction to an alkene, often in conjunction with a photoredox catalyst or a photosensitizer and guided by a directing or stabilizing group. Here, we introduce a simple and effective method for the azidoarylation of unactivated alkenes under transition metal-free conditions. Visible- or near-UV-light irradiation of readily available triarylbismuth dichlorides generates an aryl radical that selectively adds to the alkene, and the resulting homobenzyl radical is intercepted by an amine equivalent. This method offers a broad substrate scope and also enables the arylchlorination and arylcyanation of unactivated alkenes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":268,"journal":{"name":"Chem","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":19.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142118203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-10DOI: 10.1016/j.chempr.2024.05.022
Synchronous manipulation of meso-structure and architecture of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) is vital for customized applications but still remains challenging. Here, we develop a polymerization-induced co-assembly approach to construct hierarchical porous COF-based nanosheets with adjustable large mesopores (7–40 nm), intrinsic micropores (∼1.2 nm), ultra-thin thickness (∼24 nm), and a crystalline wall. Furthermore, density functional theory calculations and adsorption experiments indicated that the complementarity of the two-dimensional architecture and intrinsic micropores of COFs can effectively confine iodine molecules. Meanwhile, the exposed nitrogen-containing active sites created by the unique mesoporous structure can strongly anchor iodine species, thereby greatly inhibiting their dissolution and shuttling. Therefore, as a cathode for zinc-iodine battery, they delivered an outstanding rate capability (191.2 mAh g−1 at 0.5 A g−1) and stable long-term cyclability (154.8 mAh g−1 at 3 A g−1 after 20,000 cycles). This approach sheds light on the precise fabrication of crystalline porous materials for diverse applications.
同步操纵共价有机框架(COFs)的中层结构和体系结构对定制应用至关重要,但仍然具有挑战性。在这里,我们开发了一种聚合诱导的共组装方法,以构建具有可调节的大中孔(7-40 nm)、本征微孔(∼1.2 nm)、超薄厚度(∼24 nm)和晶壁的分层多孔 COF 基纳米片。此外,密度泛函理论计算和吸附实验表明,COFs 的二维结构和固有微孔的互补性可有效禁锢碘分子。同时,独特的介孔结构所形成的外露含氮活性位点可以强力锚定碘物种,从而极大地抑制其溶解和穿梭。因此,作为锌碘电池的阴极,它们具有出色的速率能力(0.5 A g-1 时为 191.2 mAh g-1)和稳定的长期循环能力(20,000 次循环后,3 A g-1 时为 154.8 mAh g-1)。这种方法为精确制造晶体多孔材料的各种应用提供了启示。
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Pub Date : 2024-10-10DOI: 10.1016/j.chempr.2024.05.024
The development of chemically circular, bio-based polymers is an urgently needed solution to combat the plastic waste crisis. However, the most prominent, commercially implemented bio-based aliphatic polyester, poly(lactic acid) (PLA), is brittle, therefore largely limiting its broad applications. Herein, we introduce a class of aliphatic polyesters produced through the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of (1R,5S)-8,8-dimethyl-3-oxabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-2-one (D-CamL) and the racemic mixture (rac-CamL), which exhibit superior material properties relative to PLA. A metal-based or organic catalyst was used for the modulation of polymer tacticity. Notably, regardless of tacticity, poly(CamL) exhibits intrinsic crystallinity, resulting in polyesters with high yield stress (24–39 MPa), high Young’s modulus (1.36–2.00 GPa), tunable fracture strains (6%–218%), and high melting temperatures (161°C–225°C). Importantly, poly(CamL) can be chemically recycled to monomer in high yield, and virgin-quality poly(CamL) is obtained after repolymerization. Overall, poly(CamL) represents a new class of bio-derived and chemically circular high-performance polyesters.
{"title":"Terpenoid-based high-performance polyester with tacticity-independent crystallinity and chemical circularity","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.chempr.2024.05.024","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chempr.2024.05.024","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The development of chemically circular, bio-based polymers is an urgently needed solution to combat the plastic waste crisis. However, the most prominent, commercially implemented bio-based aliphatic polyester, poly(lactic acid) (PLA), is brittle, therefore largely limiting its broad applications. Herein, we introduce a class of aliphatic polyesters produced through the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of (1<em>R</em>,5<em>S</em>)-8,8-dimethyl-3-oxabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-2-one (D-CamL) and the racemic mixture (<em>rac</em>-CamL), which exhibit superior material properties relative to PLA. A metal-based or organic catalyst was used for the modulation of polymer tacticity. Notably, regardless of tacticity, poly(CamL) exhibits intrinsic crystallinity, resulting in polyesters with high yield stress (24–39 MPa), high Young’s modulus (1.36–2.00 GPa), tunable fracture strains (6%–218%), and high melting temperatures (161°C–225°C). Importantly, poly(CamL) can be chemically recycled to monomer in high yield, and virgin-quality poly(CamL) is obtained after repolymerization. Overall, poly(CamL) represents a new class of bio-derived and chemically circular high-performance polyesters.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":268,"journal":{"name":"Chem","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":19.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141453205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-10DOI: 10.1016/j.chempr.2024.07.008
Despite enormous advances in the edge extension chemistry of nanographenes, examples of peri-annulations and the knowledge of their effect on molecular properties remain scarce. Here, we show the synthesis of a curved C60S5 nanographene comprising quintuple [5]thiahelicenes arranged in a C5-symmetric fashion on the zigzag edge (L-region) of a bowl-shaped corannulene core. The synthesis is achieved with the help of Stille coupling, alkynyl thiolation, sulfide/aryne cyclization, and direct arylation reactions. The prepared bowl-helix chiral structure absorbs and emits in the visible and near-IR regions. It assembles into persistent molecular bilayer graphene stacks in solution, solid state, and gas phase. The concave cavities of the supramolecular dimers can recognize the convex surfaces of fullerene C60 through shape complementarity and π-π stacking interactions in the solid state. A properties comparison with ortho-annulated analogs and archetypical nanographenes indicates the superiority of peri-annulations in the design of molecular graphenes.
{"title":"Chiral stacks of a curved nanographene","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.chempr.2024.07.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chempr.2024.07.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Despite enormous advances in the edge extension chemistry of nanographenes, examples of <em>peri</em>-annulations and the knowledge of their effect on molecular properties remain scarce. Here, we show the synthesis of a curved C<sub>60</sub>S<sub>5</sub> nanographene comprising quintuple [5]thiahelicenes arranged in a <em>C</em><sub>5</sub>-symmetric fashion on the zigzag edge (<em>L</em>-region) of a bowl-shaped corannulene core. The synthesis is achieved with the help of Stille coupling, alkynyl thiolation, sulfide/aryne cyclization, and direct arylation reactions. The prepared bowl-helix chiral structure absorbs and emits in the visible and near-IR regions. It assembles into persistent molecular bilayer graphene stacks in solution, solid state, and gas phase. The concave cavities of the supramolecular dimers can recognize the convex surfaces of fullerene C<sub>60</sub> through shape complementarity and π-π stacking interactions in the solid state. A properties comparison with <em>ortho</em>-annulated analogs and archetypical nanographenes indicates the superiority of <em>peri</em>-annulations in the design of molecular graphenes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":268,"journal":{"name":"Chem","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":19.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141918669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-10DOI: 10.1016/j.chempr.2024.07.026
Isoprenoid modifications of proteins and peptides serve fundamental biological functions and are of therapeutic interest. While C15 (farnesyl) and C20 (geranylgeranyl) moieties are prevalent among proteins, known ribosomal peptide prenylations involve shorter-chain units not exceeding farnesyl in size. To our knowledge, cyclized terpene moieties have not been reported from either biomolecule class. Here, we used targeted genome mining and heterologous pathway reconstitution to identify ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) with elaborate, cyclized geranylgeranyl modifications. The installing maturases commonly feature fused prenyltransferase-terpene cyclase architectures. We characterized two bifunctional maturases with distinct prenyltransferase folds and identified the terminal product of a cyanobacterial proteusin as an exceptionally complex pseudosteroid-annelated polycyclic peptide. Bioassays suggest modest anti-cyanobacterial activity with the modification being crucial for activity. Genome data predict cyclic isoprenoid units for various RiPP families, including proteusin, Nif11, and lasso peptides, and thus the broader natural and biotechnological compatibility of the maturase system.
{"title":"Ribosomal peptides with polycyclic isoprenoid moieties","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.chempr.2024.07.026","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chempr.2024.07.026","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Isoprenoid modifications of proteins and peptides serve fundamental biological functions and are of therapeutic interest. While C<sub>15</sub> (farnesyl) and C<sub>20</sub> (geranylgeranyl) moieties are prevalent among proteins, known ribosomal peptide prenylations involve shorter-chain units not exceeding farnesyl in size. To our knowledge, cyclized terpene moieties have not been reported from either biomolecule class. Here, we used targeted genome mining and heterologous pathway reconstitution to identify ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) with elaborate, cyclized geranylgeranyl modifications. The installing maturases commonly feature fused prenyltransferase-terpene cyclase architectures. We characterized two bifunctional maturases with distinct prenyltransferase folds and identified the terminal product of a cyanobacterial proteusin as an exceptionally complex pseudosteroid-annelated polycyclic peptide. Bioassays suggest modest anti-cyanobacterial activity with the modification being crucial for activity. Genome data predict cyclic isoprenoid units for various RiPP families, including proteusin, Nif11, and lasso peptides, and thus the broader natural and biotechnological compatibility of the maturase system.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":268,"journal":{"name":"Chem","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":19.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142142934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-10DOI: 10.1016/j.chempr.2024.09.008
Yiwei Gong, Jan Langwald, Florian F. Mulks
Recent advances in the isolation of masked gem-carbodications have shown that such species may be more accessible than we thought. This perspective article summarizes the milestones of the last 140 years of research and aims to point the way toward the isolation of species containing true four-valence-electron carbon. Currently, strong mesomeric donation or coordination by donor ligands is used to stabilize such dications. Achieving true localization of both charges on a single atom will require smart combinations of inductive donation, hyperconjugation, and steric hindrance.
{"title":"On the road to isolable geminal carbodications","authors":"Yiwei Gong, Jan Langwald, Florian F. Mulks","doi":"10.1016/j.chempr.2024.09.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chempr.2024.09.008","url":null,"abstract":"Recent advances in the isolation of masked <em>gem</em>-carbodications have shown that such species may be more accessible than we thought. This perspective article summarizes the milestones of the last 140 years of research and aims to point the way toward the isolation of species containing true four-valence-electron carbon. Currently, strong mesomeric donation or coordination by donor ligands is used to stabilize such dications. Achieving true localization of both charges on a single atom will require smart combinations of inductive donation, hyperconjugation, and steric hindrance.","PeriodicalId":268,"journal":{"name":"Chem","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":23.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142398096","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-10DOI: 10.1016/j.chempr.2024.06.007
Finding an energy-efficient alternative to cryogenic distillation for the room temperature, pressure-swing-adsorptive separation of propylene/propane (C3H6/C3H8) is challenging due to their physiochemical similarity. Herein, we report a gating macrocyclic crystal facilely prepared by the recrystallization of a macrocyclic arene (i.e., naphthyl-hexnutarene), which exhibits outstanding separation capabilities for C3H6/C3H8, with a remarkable kinetic selectivity of 76.7 and fast C3H6 adsorption kinetics with a diffusional time constant of 0.1727 min−1. The achievement is attributed to the transient motions of a gating methoxy group on the macrocycle that extend toward the contracted pore apertures, effectively amplifying the subtle distinction in guest transport. Furthermore, this crystal demonstrates great potential in actual pressure swing adsorption processes, showcasing energy-saving and efficient regeneration, as evidenced by a low heat of adsorption of 15.4 kJ mol−1 for C3H6 and full recovery of adsorption capacity through dynamic vacuum at room temperature, together with merited exclusions of co-present C2H6/C2H4/CH4/CO2/N2 for C3H6 purification.
{"title":"Kinetic sieving separation of a gating macrocyclic crystal for purification of propylene","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.chempr.2024.06.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chempr.2024.06.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Finding an energy-efficient alternative to cryogenic distillation for the room temperature, pressure-swing-adsorptive separation of propylene/propane (C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>6</sub>/C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>8</sub>) is challenging due to their physiochemical similarity. Herein, we report a gating macrocyclic crystal facilely prepared by the recrystallization of a macrocyclic arene (i.e., naphthyl-hexnutarene), which exhibits outstanding separation capabilities for C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>6</sub>/C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>8</sub>, with a remarkable kinetic selectivity of 76.7 and fast C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>6</sub> adsorption kinetics with a diffusional time constant of 0.1727 min<sup>−1</sup>. The achievement is attributed to the transient motions of a gating methoxy group on the macrocycle that extend toward the contracted pore apertures, effectively amplifying the subtle distinction in guest transport. Furthermore, this crystal demonstrates great potential in actual pressure swing adsorption processes, showcasing energy-saving and efficient regeneration, as evidenced by a low heat of adsorption of 15.4 kJ mol<sup>−1</sup> for C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>6</sub> and full recovery of adsorption capacity through dynamic vacuum at room temperature, together with merited exclusions of co-present C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>6</sub>/C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub>/CH<sub>4</sub>/CO<sub>2</sub>/N<sub>2</sub> for C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>6</sub> purification.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":268,"journal":{"name":"Chem","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":19.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141495957","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}