摘要

Anion-pi interactions as a new member of supramolecular weak interactions are still in the young stage, but they already attract considerable attentions. Now the concerns are shifting from recognition to construction of functional systems. In this review, the anion-pi functional systems especially anion-pi catalysis and self-assembly were highlighted and summarized together with several solid and recent examples of host-guest recognition. These applications suggest that the great potential of these new interactions.