zelfmoleculen
Zelfmoleculen, also known as self-assembling molecules, are chemical compounds that possess the inherent ability to spontaneously organize into ordered structures without external guidance. This self-assembly process is driven by non-covalent interactions between individual molecules, such as hydrogen bonding, van der Waals forces, pi-pi stacking, and electrostatic interactions. These forces create a thermodynamic driving force for the molecules to arrange themselves into thermodynamically stable aggregates.
The design of zelfmoleculen is crucial for directing the final structure and properties of the assembled material.
Applications of zelfmoleculen are found in diverse fields. In materials science, they are used to create novel