Perspectives in Supramolecular Chemistry – serie

This book covers major classes of crystals in the design of novel materials, with an emphasis on advances and applications.* The editor is one of the pioneers in the "design" and "engineering" approach in solid state supramolecular chemistry* All authors developed a specific class of crystals and are world leaders in the field* Reflects the rapid progress made in this field

A new volume in the "Perspectives in Supramolecular Chemistry" series focusing on separating supramolecular structures, a key step in supramolecular chemistry. Two guest editors have been at the forefront of the development of chromatographical methods to deal with supramolecular systems.Reactions of supramolecular structures show the way into the future of chemistry.Fumio Toda is one of the driving forces in the development of supramolecular separation systems.A practical title in the prestigious “Perspectives in Supramolecular Chemistry” series.

Published 100 years after Emil Fischer first proposed the lock-and-key principle, this volume provides a complete review of the subject to date and offers suggestions for futher research. The major impact of the lock-and-key principle on the chemical, biomedical and materials sciences is discussed by leaders in the field, with chapters dedicated to molecular recognition, nucleic acid and protein chemistry, crystallography and the development of Emil Fischer's initial ideas. The Lock-and-Key Principle is the most up-to-date review of progress in supramolecular chemistry and the lock-and-key principle and will become the essential guide to the past, present and future of this remarkable principle.

Supramolecular chemistry involves the study and synthesis of very large molecules which are used in complex chemical reactions, and have great potential in areas such as medicine, electronics, and optics. Offers a comprehensive overview of crystals and supramolecular entities.

Perspectives in Supramolecular Chemistry relates recentdevelopments and new exciting approaches in supramolecularchemistry. The series covers all areas from theoretical andmodelling aspects through organic and inorganic chemistry andbiochemistry to materials, solid-state and polymer sciencesreflecting the many and varied applications of supramolecularstructures in modern chemistry. From the early days of supramolecular chemistry the field has beenassociated with possible applications. This is not surprising asthe design of new molecules, and later of assemblies of molecules,is often function-driven. Now, after three decades ofsupramolecular chemistry, David Reinhoudt has brought together acollection of reviews to reflect on the applications that haveactually been achieved. The first applications in molecularrecognition are now established technologies in analyticalchemistry, separation science and medicine. More recently,developments have taken place in material design and these conceptsare also discussed here. Contents* Self-Assembling Systems on Scales from Nanometers to Millimeters:Design and Discovery* Dendritic Architectures* Supramolecular Structures with Macromolecules* Chemosensors: Synthetic Receptors in Analytical SensingApplications* Selective Ion Recognition with Durable Sensors* Ion Separations in Membrane and Solid Phase ExtractionSystems* Porphyrin- and Expanded Pophyrin-Based Diagnostic and TherapeuticAgentsSupramolecular Materials and Technologies illustrates theachievements and advances that supramolecular chemistry has made inmany fields from organic chemistry to materials science and fromanalytical chemistry to molecular biology.

Perspectives in Supramolecular Chemistry will relate recent developments and new exciting approaches in supramolecular chemistry. In supramolecular chemistry, our aim is to understand molecular chemistry beyond the covalent bond - the series will concentrate on goal-orientated supramolecular chemistry. Perspectives in Supramolecular Chemistry will reflect research which develops supramolecular structures with specific new properties, such as recognition, transport and simulation of biosystems or new materials. The series will cover all areas from theoretical and modelling aspects through organic and inorganic chemistry and biochemistry to materials, solid-state and polymer sciences reflecting the many and varied applications of supramolecular structures in modern chemistry. Transition Metals in Supramolecular Chemistry Edited by Jean-Pierre Sauvage, Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, France The chemistry of weak forces and non-covalent interactions as pioneered by Pedersen, Lehn and Cram is considered to be the origin of modern supramolecular chemistry. 30 years ago transition metals and their complexes were not regarded as important to this science. Transition Metals in Supramolecular Chemistry clearly demonstrates that today, transition metal complexes are routinely used to build large multicomponent architectures which display new and exciting applications including molecular switches, liquid crystals, and molecular magnets. Contents* Ligand and Metal Control of Self-Assembly in Supramolecular Chemistry* Bistability in Iron (II) Spin-Crossover Systems: A Supramolecular Function* Luminescent Sensors with and for Transition Metals* The Chirality of Polynuclear Transition Metal Complexes* Design and Serendipity in the Synthesis of Polynuclear Compounds of the 3d-metals* Rotaxanes: From Random to Transition Metal-Templated Threading of Rings at the Molecular Level* Metallomesogens - Supramolecular Organisation of Metal Complexes in Fluid Phases* Self-Assembly of Interlocked Structures with Cucurbituril Metal Ions and Metal ComplexesReflecting contemporary science, Transition Metals in Supramolecular Chemistry will inspire scientists and students interested in coordination chemistry, magnetochemistry, molecular sensors and switches, liquid crystals and artificial systems.