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Recent advances in anion recognition

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This micro review covers recent advances in anion recognition, such as selective developments in the receptor design. Applications to which anion receptors can be applied, for example anion extraction and transport, are highlighted.

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Wenzel, M., Weigand, J.J. Recent advances in anion recognition. J Incl Phenom Macrocycl Chem 89, 247–251 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10847-017-0756-y

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