tsyklins

Tsyklins are a proposed class of cyclic macromolecules envisioned as ring-shaped assemblies formed from repeating molecular units. The term appears in speculative chemistry as part of discussions on molecular self-assembly and toroidal nanostructures, where their closed topology is thought to influence stability and guest-binding properties.

Etymology traces to a stylized spelling of cyclic, used to emphasize the ring topology. In proposed designs, tsyklins range from several to tens of nanometers in diameter, with hollow cores suitable for encapsulating small molecules.

Synthesis remains largely hypothetical, relying on advanced polymerization or templated assembly methods; modular monomers with directional bonding are described to facilitate ring closure and rigidity.

As of now, evidence for real-world tsyklins is limited to computational models and a handful of contested experimental reports; broader consensus has not emerged.

The speculative applications include selective catalysis, molecular separation, and drug delivery, exploiting the toroidal cavity and potential photonic properties of the rings.

Related topics include cyclic polymers, toroidal nanostructures, and self-assembly chemistry.