Inclusion Complex: Formation, Structure and Properties

Dear Colleagues,

An inclusion complex is a structure where one molecule (the guest) is physically trapped inside one cavity of another molecule (the host). This encapsulation can significantly change guest properties and gives the complex new properties that individual molecules do not have on their own. This Special Issue presents the latest research on the synthesis and characterization of these complexes, as well as the experimental and theoretical investigation of their properties. Topics of interest include the development of new host molecules and the mechanism of complex formation. Specifically, there is an interest in structural aspects of inclusion complexes; their mechanisms of formation and equilibrium; and phase-related properties. Along these lines, we welcome studies featuring computational modeling in a way that analyzes and predicts the structure of inclusion complexes.

Researchers are also invited to present how the process of inclusion in the host molecules can improve solubility and stability in applications like pharmaceuticals, food science, materials science, and sustainable technologies.

This publication aims to connect fundamental knowledge with practical applications, highlighting new trends and encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration. We invite original research articles and reviews that explore the formation, structure, and functional properties of inclusion complexes, providing a broad perspective on this dynamic and expanding field. 

Dr. Juliana Fedoce Lopes
Prof. Dr. Wagner De Almeida
Guest Editors

Dr. Andreea Alexandra Olteanu
Guest Editor Assistant

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