Wireless enantioseparation devices using bipolar electrochemistry

In this issue of Chem, Arnaboldi and co-workers report a wireless enantioseparation microtubular device based on a bilayer film built up by conductive polypyrrole (Ppy) as the outer layer and a chiral-oligomer-modified inner surface. The synergistic effect of wireless bipolar electromechanical actuation and inherent enantiodiscrimination function leads to smart microtubes with excellent chiral enantiorecognition, selectivity, and separation capability.