Metalloporphyrin-based supramolecular catalysts

Metalloporphyrin-based supramolecular catalyst is one of the most important research subjects in supramolecular catalysis. Supramolecular micro-reactors containing the metalloporphyrin backbone provide a specific micro-environment for the active sites in catalytic processes, which can greatly improve the selectivities and catalytic efficiencies of the catalysts. This review presents the recent progress in the design, structures and catalytic properties of metalloporphyrins as supramolecular catalysts from the aspects of the construction of supramolecular catalyst precursors (based on cyclodextrin, template, etc.) and their catalytic applications (in mimicking cytochrome P450 enzymes, electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, etc. ) , as well as a perspective of the future development in this field.