Molecular and Supramolecular Chemistry. Forces governing the formation of supramolecular aggregates. Macrocyclic and acyclic receptors for cations, anions and neutral species. Thermodynamic and kinetic aspects in the formation of supramolecular aggregates. Structures of supramolecular species. Molecular recognition. Self-assembly. Supramolecular reactivity and catalysis. Soft matter. Inclusion compounds in the solid state. Molecular devices and machines.
To acquire the ability to analyze problems of supramolecular chemistry with reference to the basic elements learned.
Prerequisites
Courses required: none
Teaching Methods
Total number of hours for Lectures: 48.
Type of Assessment
Final oral examination.
Course program
Molecular and Supramolecular Chemistry. Forces governing the formation of supramolecular aggregates. Macrocyclic and acyclic receptors for cations, anions and neutral species. Thermodynamic and kinetic aspects in the formation of supramolecular aggregates. Structures of supramolecular species. Molecular recognition. Self-assembly. Supramolecular reactivity and catalysis. Soft matter. Inclusion compounds in the solid state. Molecular devices and machines.