Sulfate is a crucial anion in mammalian physiology, playing significant roles in various biological processes, including bone health, neurodevelopment, and the modulation of numerous compounds ...

cation or a sulfate anion despite their opposite charge and different geometry. The ability to detect and differentiate these specific ions has important implications for applications in areas ...

More information: Liuyang Jing et al, A charge-neutral organic cage selectively binds strongly hydrated sulfate anions in water, Nature Chemistry (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41557-024-01457-5 ...