Klappentext

The fundamentals of "supramolecular chemistry" to the latest developments on the subject are covered by this book. It sets out to explain the topic in a relatively easy way. The basic concepts of molecular recognition chemistry are included. Molecules with fascinating shapes and functions such as fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, dendrimers, rotaxane, and catenane, and molecular assemblies are also explained. Thereafter applications of supermolecules to nanotechnology are introduced with many examples of molecular devices. The last part of the book describes biological supermolecules and their mimics. Though simply explained undergraduate and graduate students in Chemistry will be able to use aspects of this work as an advanced textbook.

Inhalt

What is a Supermolecule? -Its Origin, History and, Future.- Chemistry of Molecular Recognition -A Host Molecule Can Recognize its Guest Molecule.- Topology of Molecules -Formative Arts in Supramolecular Chemistry.- Supramolecular Assembly -Self-Organization of Molecules.- Supermolecules in Future Technology -Molecular Device and Nanotechnology.- Biological Supermolecules-Interface with Biology