A brief overview on supramolecular analytical chemistry of cucurbit[ n ]urils and hemicucurbit[n]urils

The present overview summarizes some aspects on supramolecular analytical applications of cucurbit[n]urils and hemicucurbit[n]urils on the separation of various compounds. Their high affinity for the wide range of compounds forming host–guest complexes have led to their interesting and practical applications. As such, the involving of these molecular hosts in sensing, chromatographic separation, extraction studies, and membrane transport along with their ability to molecular binding selectivity are shortly outlined in this contribution.