Supramolecular Chemistry

Supramolecular chemistry is the study of molecular assemblies larger than single molecules. It focuses on non-covalent interactions, such as hydrogen bonding and Van der Waals forces, which are used to construct and stabilize architectures at the molecular level. The applications of supramolecular chemistry are broad and include materials science, biomedicine and device design. For example, supramolecular chemistry has been used to create polymers that mimic the behavior of proteins, to develop nanomaterials for biomedical applications, and to create molecular switches and sensors that have potential applications in nanoelectronics. As such, supramolecular chemistry is an important tool for advancing research in a range of scientific disciplines, from chemistry to materials science and engineering.