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Supramolecular chemistry: from complexes to complexity

Authors :
Gale, Philip A.
Source :
Philosophical Transactions A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences; January 2000, Vol. 358 Issue: 1766 p431-453, 23p
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

This review looks back to the birth of modern supramolecular chemistry with the formation of simple crown ether-alkali metal complexes through to more recent self–assembling molecular systems. The final section of this review speculates on what the future may hold for supramolecular assemblies. This includes new catalysts, self–replicating molecular systems, complexes that might be used for data storage, and the creation of molecular motors.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1364503X and 14712962
Volume :
358
Issue :
1766
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Philosophical Transactions A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs999505
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1098/rsta.2000.0540