We begin this review with an introduction to pillar[n]arenes by showing the research history of macrocyclic compounds and the shape, chemical structure, host-guest properties, synthesis, and functionalization of pillar[n]arenes. We then present the modification of pillar[n]arenes on surfaces such as solid and porous surfaces for the creation of molecular-scale porous materials. We also highlight pillar[n]arene assemblies such as one-dimensional channels, two-dimensional sheets, and three-dimensional vesicles, as well as the application of porous and soft-porous pillar[n]arene crystals for gas and organic vapor sorption materials. Finally, we discuss the advantages of using pillar[n]arenes for the synthesis of molecular-scale porous materials over other applications of pillar[n]arenes, as well as future perspectives in this exciting field.

我们通过介绍大环化合物的研究历史以及柱[n]芳烃的形状，化学结构，主客体性质，合成和功能化来介绍柱[n]芳烃，从而开始本综述。然后，我们介绍了在诸如固体和多孔表面等表面上对立柱[n]芳烃的改性，以产生分子规模的多孔材料。我们还将重点介绍诸如一维通道，二维薄片和三维囊泡之类的柱芳烃组装体，以及多孔和软孔柱芳烃晶体在气体和有机蒸气吸附中的应用材料。最后，我们讨论了使用支柱[n]芳烃合成分子级多孔材料的优势，超过了支柱[n]芳烃的其他应用，以及该领域的未来前景。