Supramolecular Amphiphiles
An amphiphile is a molecule that contains a hydrophilic part and a hydrophobic part, linked by covalent bonding. Supramolecular amphiphiles (supra-amphiphiles) are amphiphiles linked by non-covalent interactions. As they employ non-covalent interactions, these species demonstrate adaptability and reversibility in conformational transformation, making them one of the most important emerging species in supramolecular chemistry. They have proven important in bridging the gap between molecular architecture and functional assembly.
This book is written and edited by the current leaders in the topic and contains a foreword from Professor Jean-Marie Lehn, a father of the supramolecular chemistry field. Bringing together supramolecular chemistry and colloidal and interfacial science, the book provides a detailed and systematic introduction to supramolecular amphiphiles. Chapters explain how to employ non-covalent interactions to fabricate supra-amphiphiles. The book opens with an introduction to the history and development of the field, followed by chapters focussing on each type of interaction, including host-guest interaction, electrostatic interaction, charge-transfer interaction, hydrogen bonding and dynamic covalent bonds.
This book will be a valuable resource for students new to this field and experienced researchers wanting to explore the wider context of their work.
Supramolecular Amphiphiles, The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2017.
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Evolution of Supra-Amphiphiles from Amphiphilesp1-22ByXi ZhangXi ZhangSearch for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 2: Supra-Amphiphiles Based on Host–Guest Interactionsp23-46ByGuangtong Wang;Guangtong WangHarbin Institute of Technology, Key Laboratory of Micro-Systems and Micro-Structure Manufacturing (Ministry of Education)Harbin150080ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:Xi ZhangXi ZhangSearch for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 3: Supramolecular Amphiphiles Based on Multiple Hydrogen Bondsp47-70ByN. KimizukaN. KimizukaDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Center for Molecular Systems, Kyushu UniversityMoto-oka 744, Nishi-kuFukuoka-shi819-0395Japan[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 4: Electrostatic Supra-Amphiphilesp71-98ByO. A. Bell;O. A. BellSchool of Chemistry, University of BristolCantock’s CloseClifton, Bristol BS8 1TSUK[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:K. Watanabe;K. WatanabeSchool of Chemistry, University of BristolCantock’s CloseClifton, Bristol BS8 1TSUK[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:C. F. J. FaulC. F. J. FaulSchool of Chemistry, University of BristolCantock’s CloseClifton, Bristol BS8 1TSUK[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 5: Supra-Amphiphiles Based on Charge Transfer Interactionsp99-123ByAmrita Sikder;Amrita SikderPolymer Science Unit, Indian Association for the Cultivation of ScienceKolkata700032India[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Suhrit GhoshSuhrit GhoshPolymer Science Unit, Indian Association for the Cultivation of ScienceKolkata700032India[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 6: Supra-Amphiphiles Based on Coordination Bondsp124-149ByCheng-Hui Li;Cheng-Hui LiState Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing UniversityNanjing 210093China[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Xi ZhangXi ZhangDepartment of Chemistry, Tsinghua UniversityBeijing 100084ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 7: Dynamic Covalent Surfactants and Amphiphilesp150-168ByDavid A. FultonDavid A. FultonSearch for other works by this author on:
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