Fig 1. (a) Fluorescent foldamer receptor (host) and (b) chiral ion pairs (IMAGE)

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Fig 1. (a) Fluorescent foldamer receptor (host) and (b) chiral ion pairs

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Scientists chose a fluorescent foldamer of a negative ion receptor, called a "host", and chiral ion pairs containing chloride and bromide as "guests" to explore the optical properties of the host solution under hydrostatic pressure.

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