Pillar[n]arene, a new class of macrocycle was first introduced in the year 2008 and still then it has gained a much attention in supramolecular chemistry. The structural simplicity combined with its straightforward synthesis through one‐step reaction process paves the way to develop various functionalized materials. The electron‐rich cavities of pillar[n]arene attached to suitable functional groups has been extensively used for various applications. This report will be focused on the challenges to engineer pillar[n]arene scaffold to get functionalized materials, potential applications and their future scope.

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立柱芳烃：化学及其材料应用

Pillar [n] arene是一类新的大环化合物，于2008年首次引入，但仍在超分子化学领域引起了广泛关注。结构简单，结合通过一步反应过程即可直接合成，为开发各种功能化材料铺平了道路。附着在适当官能团上的[n]芳烃柱的富电子腔已被广泛用于各种应用中。这份报告将重点讨论为工程化支柱[n] arene支架获得功能化材料所面临的挑战，潜在的应用及其未来范围。