Self-Assembly in Supramolecular Chemistry: From Fundamentals to Applications
A Special Issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 1140
Editors
Interests: supramolecular chemistry; responsive self-assembly; supramolecular coordination complexes and functional materials based on host–guest chemistry
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Interests: molecular recognition; macrocyclic chemistry; macrocyclic cocrystals; functional host-guest system; responsive and adaptive supramolecular materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Supramolecular chemistry is the chemistry of molecular aggregates based on non-covalent interactions. Self-assembly is the key to supramolecular chemistry. Among the various building blocks, macrocyclic host compounds—such as crown ethers, cyclodextrins, calixarenes, cucurbiturils, pillararenes, and their derivatives—play a pivotal role. The emergence of each new generation of macrocycles profoundly enriches the field and accelerates the development of sophisticated functional materials.
This Special Issue focuses on molecular self-assembly, bridging fundamental principles with practical applications in supramolecular chemistry. We invite contributions exploring diverse aspects, including molecular recognition mechanisms, dynamic self-assembly processes, and the design of functional supramolecular architectures. The scope includes innovative research on macrocyclic compounds, supramolecular coordination complexes, and stimuli-responsive systems, with potential applications in biomedicine, environmental science, energy storage, and smart materials.
Given your distinguished contributions to this field, we cordially invite you to submit your work. Research papers, communications, and review articles are all welcome.
Dr. Jiong Zhou
Dr. Jiarui Wu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- supramolecular self-assembly
- macrocyclic hosts
- stimuli-responsive systems
- host–guest chemistry
- functional materials
- supramolecular chemistry
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