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Hydrogen-bonded Capsules: Molecular Behavior in Small Spaces
Hydrogen-bonded Capsules Molecular Behavior in Small Spaces Author:Julius Rebek, Jr This monograph describes the behavior of molecules confined to small spaces. The small spaces are created by the self-assembly of modules into hollow capsular structures through hydrogen bonding; capsules assembled by metal/ligand binding or other forces are not included. Topics discussed include how assembly of capsules occurs, how molecules ge... more »t in and out of the capsules, new spatial arrangements (stereochemistry) created in the capsules, and the altered shapes, interactions and reactivities of molecules held inside the small spaces. The descriptions emphasize molecular recognition phenomena and the perspective is that of physical organic chemistry.
The book is the first monograph to treat reversible molecular encapsulation. More than 20 university and institute groups worldwide engage in this research, which represents the leading edge of activity in molecular recognition and the physical organic chemistry of confined molecules.
Readership: Graduate students and researchers in physical organic chemistry, nanotechnology and nanoscience and materials science.« less