supramolekulare
Supramolekulare chemistry, sometimes referred to as supramolecular chemistry, is the study of systems assembled from discrete molecules held together by non-covalent interactions. It examines how molecules recognize each other, organize into larger architectures, and function as coordinated units. Because the connections are reversible, these assemblies are often dynamic, stimuli-responsive, and capable of self-assembly and self-healing.
The field originated from early work on host–guest chemistry and molecular recognition in the 1980s, with pioneers
Key interactions driving supramolecular assembly include hydrogen bonding, ionic and electrostatic interactions, metal coordination, hydrophobic effects,
Common motifs encompass host–guest complexes, macrocyclic receptors, coordination cages, rotaxanes and catenanes, and supramolecular polymers or
Applications span drug delivery, catalysis, sensing, separation, and the development of responsive materials and nanoscale devices.