This new text forms part of the on-going 'Primer Series'
and as such provides a concise and fully illustrated introduction
to the exciting field of Supramolecular Chemistry, which deals with
interactions between molecules, and has become one of the
fundamental areas of chemical research. This inderdisciplinary
research area plays an increasingly important role for a number of
reasons, ranging from the design of extraction agents for
environmentally toxic species to the development of new
pharmaceuticals. The book is structured in a logical manner which
forms an ideal basis for a short lecture course suitable for
advanced undergraduate or graduate students. Firstly, the general
approach to supramolecular chemistry is discussed followed by the
specific methods used to bind cationic, anionic and neutral guests.
The discussion is then broadened to encompass the use of these
methods to assemble remarkable, eye-catching architectures, and
finally, the current and future applications of supramolecular
chemistry are outlined. At the end of each chapter is a carefully
selected list of leading references, and thus the book provides an
ideal start for the initiate student.
Supramolecular chemistry is a fundamental area of modern chemical
research. This Primer provides a concise and fully illustrated
overview of the field suitable for newcomers to the area. The text
forms the basis of a lecture course suitable for advanced
undergraduates and researchers, and given the increasing importance
of Supramolecular Chemistry, should play a central role in their
education.
