Spherand

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011184",
  "term": "Spherand",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A synthetic macrocyclic ligand characterized by a preorganized, rigid three-dimensional cavity designed to encapsulate specific guest ions or molecules. The cavity's size and the arrangement of donor atoms are precisely tailored for high selectivity and strong binding. Spherands are known for their exceptional binding affinities, particularly for alkali metal cations.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 85, 463. 'Terminology for aggregation and self-assembly in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 486 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-12-03-12)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/spherand/"
}