Current Challenges on Large Supramolecular Assemblies
Abstract
Over the last few years several breakthroughs in the Supermolecular (SM) domain have being accomplished or foreseen in the near future: (1) bigger molecules are being synthesis; (2) crystals with larger unit cells are being obtained; and (3) more and more molecular components are used to build SM compounds with increasing versatility in applications. This Conference will bring together experts in synthesis and chemical reactivity, in preparation of crystalline compounds, and in methodologies for analysing large SM Assemblies. The stability and properties of such Assemblies heavily depend upon their three-dimensional (3D) structure involving specific patterns of non covalent bonds and interactions. The difficulty in making complex SM compounds and obtaining structural information has increased to such a level, that a single technique is not sufficient. Various methods are now made available for obtaining, characterizing and analysing SM compounds including crystallography, 2D layers, NMR, AFM/STM, FAB/MS, time-resolved phenomena, computational approaches and others. The efficiency of these methods will be examine in the light of recent or foreseen developments in synthesis and formation of large Assemblies. Further improvements can be expected by combining methods that provide complementary information.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA343687
Entities
People
- Georges Tsoucaris