Pazos, ElenaNovo, PaulaPeinador, CarlosKaifer, AngelGarcía, Marcos D.2024-01-162024-01-162018-07-06Pazos, E., Novo, P., Peinador, C., Kaifer, A. E., & García, M. D. (2019). Cucurbit[8]uril (CB[8])-Based Supramolecular Switches. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 58(2), 403-416. https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.2018065751521-3773http://hdl.handle.net/2183/34924This is the peer reviewed version of the article.[Abstract] The use of cucurbit[8]uril as a molecular host has emerged in the chemical literature as a reliable strategy for the creation of dynamic chemical systems, owing to its ability to form homo- and heteroternary complexes in aqueous media with appropriate molecular switches as guests. In this manner, CB[8]-based supramolecular switches can be designed in a predictable and modular fashion, through the selection of appropriate guests able to condition the redox, photochemical, or pH-triggered behavior of tailored multicomponent systems. Furthermore, CB[8] allows the implementation of dual/triple and linear/orthogonal stimuli-dependent properties into these molecular devices by a careful selection of the guests. This versatility in their design gives these supramolecular switches great potential for the rational development of new materials, in which their function is not only determined by the custom-made stimuli-responsiveness, but also by the transient aggregation/disaggregation of homo- or heteromeric building blocks.engThis article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions. This article may not be enhanced, enriched or otherwise transformed into a derivative work, without express permission from Wiley or by statutory rights under applicable legislation. Copyright notices must not be removed, obscured or modified. The article must be linked to Wiley’s version of record on Wiley Online Library and any embedding, framing or otherwise making available the article or pages thereof by third parties from platforms, services and websites other than Wiley Online Library must be prohibited.Cucurbit[8]urilHeteroternary complexesHost-guest systemsSelf-assemblySupramolecular chemistryjournal articleopen access10.1002/anie.201806575