Core Concepts in Supramolecular Chemistry and Nanochemistry

by Steed, Jonathan W.; Turner, David R.; Wallace, Karl J.

• ISBN13: 9780470858677
• ISBN10: 0470858672
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-06-05
• Publisher: WILEY

Summary

Supramolecular chemistry and nanochemistry are two strongly interrelated cutting edge frontiers in research in the chemical sciences. The results of recent work in the area are now an increasing part of modern degree courses and hugely important to researchers. Core Concepts in Supramolecular Chemistry and Nanochemistry clearly outlines the fundamentals that underlie supramolecular chemistry and nanochemistry and takes an umbrella view of the whole area. This concise textbook traces the fascinating modern practice of the chemistry of the non-covalent bond from its fundamental origins through to it expression in the emergence of nanochemistry. Fusing synthetic materials and supramolecular chemistry with crystal engineering and the emerging principles of nanotechnology, the book is an ideal introduction to current chemical thought for researchers and a superb resource for students entering these exciting areas for the first time. The book builds from first principles rather than adopting a review style and includes a supplementary website and key references to guide the reader through influential work.

Author Biography

Jonathan? W. Steed, Department of Chemistry, Durham University, UK.

David R. Turner, Department of Chemistry, Monash University, Australia.

Karl J. Wallace, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Southern Mississippi, USA.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
About the authors	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
What is supramolecular chemistry?	p. 1
Selectivity	p. 4
Supramolecular interactions	p. 17
Supramolecular design	p. 26
References	p. 27
Suggested further reading	p. 27
Solution host-guest chemistry	p. 29
Introduction: guests in solution	p. 29
Macrocyclic versus acyclic hosts	p. 30
Cation binding	p. 36
Anion binding	p. 52
Metal-containing receptors	p. 66
Simultaneous cation and anion receptors	p. 73
Neutral-molecule binding	p. 82
Supramolecular catalysis and enzyme mimics	p. 97
References	p. 104
Self-assembly	p. 107
Introduction	p. 107
Biological self-assembly	p. 114
Ladders, polygons and helices	p. 121
Rotaxanes, catenanes and knots	p. 133
Self-assembling capsules	p. 156
References	p. 167
Solid state supramolecular chemistry	p. 171
Introduction	p. 171
Zeolites	p. 172
Clathrates	p. 179
Clathrate hydrates	p. 187
Crystal engineering	p. 194
Coordination polymers	p. 209
References	p. 225
Nanochemistry	p. 229
Introduction	p. 229
Nanomanipulation	p. 233
Molecular devices	p. 237
Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs)	p. 254
Soft lithography	p. 264
Nanoparticles	p. 266
Fullerenes and nanotubes	p. 272
Dendrimers	p. 277
Fibres, gels and polymers	p. 279
Nanobiology and biomimetic chemistry	p. 284
References	p. 293
Index	p. 297
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