Introduction to Supramolecular Chemistry

A supermolecule is composed of molecules and/or ions held together by weak nonbonding interactions. The interactions can dramatically change the properties of constituent parts of the association. Dodziuk (Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland) explains the emerging field related to these bodies that is interacting with the domains of chemistry, physics, biology, and technology. After giving an account of general ideas constituting the basis of the interdisciplinary field, present and future applications are presented. A brief overview of important groups of compounds and systems involved, especially the macrocyclic ligands, is also presented. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR.