Application of Symmetry in Supramolecular Chemistry
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemistry: Symmetry/Asymmetry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2024) | Viewed by 1422
Special Issue Editors
Interests: supramolecular chemistry; cucurbit[n]uril; cucurbit[n]uril-based coordination chemistry; Cucurbit[n]urils applications; supramolecular assemblies and functional materials based on host–guest chemistry
Interests: supramolecular chemistry; host–guest interactions; single crystal structural analysis; coordination polymers; non-covalent interactions
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Studying symmetry in supramolecular chemistry involves using principles to understand, design, and manipulate the properties and behaviors of large, complex molecular assemblies. Supramolecular chemistry explores concepts and principles like molecular self-assembly, molecular recognition, host–guest chemistry, template-directed synthesis, mechanically interlocked molecular architectures, dynamic covalent chemistry, and biomimetics. Symmetry plays a crucial role in supramolecular chemistry by governing the organization, interactions, and functions of these assemblies.
This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for researchers to share their latest findings and perspectives on the applications of symmetry supramolecular chemistry in various fields. We welcome original research articles, communications, and review articles that cover topics such as: symmetry in molecular recognition, supramolecular symmetry and crystal engineering; symmetry breaking and emergent properties; chirality and symmetry in supramolecular assemblies; symmetry-guided functional materials; symmetry and asymmetry of molecular machinery. We hope that this Special Issue will stimulate future research and innovation in this exciting and new field of chemistry.
Please kindly note that all submitted papers should be within the scope of the journal, Symmetry.
Prof. Dr. Xin Xiao
Dr. Shunlin Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- coordination supramolecular chemistry
- host–guest interactions
- supramolecular chemistry
- cucurbit[n]urils
- symmetry
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