Jonathan W. Steed & David R. Turner 
Core Concepts in Supramolecular Chemistry and Nanochemistry 

Supramolecular chemistry and nanochemistry are two strongly
interrelated cutting edge frontiers in research in the chemical
sciences. The results of recent work in the area are now an
increasing part of modern degree courses and hugely important to
researchers.

Core Concepts in Supramolecular Chemistry and
Nanochemistry clearly outlines the fundamentals that underlie
supramolecular chemistry and nanochemistry and takes an umbrella
view of the whole area. This concise textbook traces the
fascinating modern practice of the chemistry of the non-covalent
bond from its fundamental origins through to it expression in the
emergence of nanochemistry.

Fusing synthetic materials and supramolecular chemistry with
crystal engineering and the emerging principles of nanotechnology,
the book is an ideal introduction to current chemical thought for
researchers and a superb resource for students entering these
exciting areas for the first time. The book builds from first
principles rather than adopting a review style and includes key
references to guide the reader through influential work.

* supplementary website featuring powerpoint slides of the
figures in the book

* further references in each chapter

* builds from first principles rather than adopting a review
style

* includes chapter on nanochemistry clear diagrams to highlight
basic principles

Table of Content

Preface.

About the authors.

1 Introduction.

1.1 What is supramolecular chemistry?

1.2 Selectivity.

1.3 Supramolecular interactions.

1.4 Supramolecular design.

References.

Suggested further reading.

2 Solution host-guest chemistry.

2.1 Introduction: guests in solution.

2.2 Macrocyclic versus acyclic hosts.

2.3 Cation binding.

2.4 Anion binding.

2.5 Metal-containing receptors.

2.6 Simultaneous cation and anion receptors.

2.7 Neutral-molecule binding.

2.8 Supramolecular catalysis and enzyme mimics.

References.

3 Self-assembly.

3.1 Introduction.

3.2 Biological self-assembly.

3.3 Ladders, polygons and helices .

3.4 Rotaxanes, catenanes and knots.

3.5 Self-assembling capsules.

References.

4 Solid-state supramolecular chemistry.

4.1 Introduction.

4.2 Zeolites.

4.3 Clathrates.

4.4 Clathrate hydrates.

4.5 Crystal engineering.

4.6 Coordination polymers.

References.

5 Nanochemistry.

5.1 Introduction.

5.2 Nanomanipulation.

5.3 Molecular devices.

5.4 Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs).

5.5 Soft lithography.

5.6 Nanoparticles.

5.7 Fullerenes and nanotubes.

5.8 Dendrimers.

5.9 Fibres, gels and polymers.

5.10 Nanobiology and biomimetic chemistry.

References.

Index.

About the author

Jonathan? W. Steed, Department of Chemistry, Durham University, UK.

David R. Turner, Department of Chemistry, Monash University, Australia.

Karl J. Wallace, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Southern Mississippi, USA.