Design and Application of Functional Supramolecular Materials
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 9 July 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editor
Interests: macromolecular self-assembly; supramolecular chemistry; supramolecular nanomedicine
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Supramolecular materials, constructed through dynamic noncovalent interactions such as hydrogen bonding, metal coordination, and π-π stacking, exhibit unique adaptive and stimuli-responsive properties. These materials hold tremendous potential for application in a diverse range of fields, including bio-sensing, targeted drug delivery, green catalysis, and next-generation smart materials. This Special Issue highlights the cutting-edge advances in functional supramolecular systems, with a focus on rational design strategies, innovative assembly approaches, and structure–function relationships. By exploring novel topological architectures—such as macrocycles, cages, and supramolecular polymers—we aim to uncover the fundamental principles governing their performance. Ultimately, this collection of research seeks to deepen our understanding of how supramolecular chemistry drives the development of advanced functional materials with properties tailored for real-world applications.
Prof. Dr. Jie Yang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- supramolecular chemistry
- noncovalent interactions
- self-assembly
- host–guest chemistry
- functional materials
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