Description
Book SynopsisCore Concepts in Supramolecular Chemistry and Nanochemistry: From Supramolecules to Nanotechnology provides a concise introduction to this fast developing subject. The book offers a modern up-to date approach and carefully explains the basics and essential theory behind the subject.
Trade ReviewThe text is written with lucidity…. One of the attractions … is its aesthetic appeal. (
Reviews, June 2008)
Table of ContentsPreface. About the authors.
1 Introduction.
1.1 What is supramolecular chemistry?
1.2 Selectivity.
1.3 Supramolecular interactions.
1.4 Supramolecular design.
References.
Suggested further reading.
2 Solution host–guest chemistry.
2.1 Introduction: guests in solution.
2.2 Macrocyclic versus acyclic hosts.
2.3 Cation binding.
2.4 Anion binding.
2.5 Metal-containing receptors.
2.6 Simultaneous cation and anion receptors.
2.7 Neutral-molecule binding.
2.8 Supramolecular catalysis and enzyme mimics.
References.
3 Self-assembly.
3.1 Introduction.
3.2 Biological self-assembly.
3.3 Ladders, polygons and helices .
3.4 Rotaxanes, catenanes and knots.
3.5 Self-assembling capsules.
References.
4 Solid-state supramolecular chemistry.
4.1 Introduction.
4.2 Zeolites.
4.3 Clathrates.
4.4 Clathrate hydrates.
4.5 Crystal engineering.
4.6 Coordination polymers.
References.
5 Nanochemistry.
5.1 Introduction.
5.2 Nanomanipulation.
5.3 Molecular devices.
5.4 Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs).
5.5 Soft lithography.
5.6 Nanoparticles.
5.7 Fullerenes and nanotubes.
5.8 Dendrimers.
5.9 Fibres, gels and polymers.
5.10 Nanobiology and biomimetic chemistry.
References.
Index.
