Supramolecular chemistry

Introduction to supramolecular chemistry and to chemical self-assembly processes, concepts and applications.
To complement the course, the Nobel laureates Jean-Marie Lehn and Jean-Pierre Sauvage will deliver 2x3h research seminars dedicated to the course.

• Molecular recognition
• Weak interactions
• Molecular receptors and ligands
• Extraction and transport
• Supramolecular catalysis.
• Self-assembly
• Molecular networks and extended architectures

Understanding of concepts related to supramolecular chemistry and molecular recognition processes. Extension to self-assembly processes and extended complex architectures
Ability to analyze unknown supramolecular complexes and systems and to extract relevant parameters controlling the formation of individual molecular complexes and extended architectures.