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Core Concepts in Supramolecular Chemistry and Nanochemistry
Jonathan W. Steed (Author), David R. Turner (Author), Karl J. Wallace (Author)
9780470858677, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 20 April 2007
320 pages
24.6 x 17.2 x 1.9 cm, 0.539 kg
The text is written with lucidity…. One of the attractions … is its aesthetic appeal. (Reviews, June 2008)
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 key references to guide the reader through influential work.
Preface ix About the authors xi 1 Introduction 1 1.1 What is supramolecular chemistry? 1 1.2 Selectivity 4 1.3 Supramolecular interactions 17 1.4 Supramolecular design 26 References 27 Suggested further reading 27 2 Solution host–guest chemistry 29 2.1 Introduction: guests in solution 29 2.2 Macrocyclic versus acyclic hosts 30 2.3 Cation binding 36 2.4 Anion binding 52 2.5 Metal-containing receptors 66 2.6 Simultaneous cation and anion receptors 73 2.7 Neutral-molecule binding 82 2.8 Supramolecular catalysis and enzyme mimics 97 References 104 3 Self-assembly 107 3.1 Introduction 107 3.2 Biological self-assembly 114 3.3 Ladders, polygons and helices 121 3.4 Rotaxanes, catenanes and knots 133 3.5 Self-assembling capsules 156 References 167 4 Solid state supramolecular chemistry 171 4.1 Introduction 171 4.2 Zeolites 172 4.3 Clathrates 179 4.4 Clathrate hydrates 187 4.5 Crystal engineering 194 4.6 Coordination polymers 209 References 225 5 Nanochemistry 229 5.1 Introduction 229 5.2 Nanomanipulation 233 5.3 Molecular devices 237 5.4 Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) 254 5.5 Soft lithography 264 5.6 Nanoparticles 266 5.7 Fullerenes and nanotubes 272 5.8 Dendrimers 277 5.9 Fibres, gels and polymers 279 5.10 Nanobiology and biomimetic chemistry 284 References 293 Index 297
Subject Areas: Chemistry [PN]
