The Crystal as a Supramolecular Entity

1. Auflage 1996
ISBN: 978-0-471-95015-8
Verlag: Wiley

Buch, Englisch, 326 Seiten, Format (B × H): 164 mm x 242 mm, Gewicht: 652 g

Supramolecular chemistry involves the study and synthesis of very large molecules which are used in complex chemical reactions, and have great potential in areas such as medicine, electronics, and optics. Offers a comprehensive overview of crystals and supramolecular entities.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Desiraju, Gautam R

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Physikalische Chemie Chemische Kristallographie
• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Organische Chemie Polymerchemie
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Thermodynamik Festkörperphysik, Kondensierte Materie
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Petrologie, Mineralogie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Thoughts on Crystals as Supermolecules (J. Dunitz).

Crystal Engineering and Molecular Recognition--Twin Facets of Supramolecular Chemistry (G. Desiraju & C. Sharma).

Molecular Shape as a Design Criterion in Crystal Engineering (R. Davis, et al.).

Molecular Engineering of Crystals by Electrostatic Templating (P. Fagan & M. Ward).

Supramolecular Inorganic Chemistry (I. Dance).

The Protein as a Supermolecule: The Architecture of a ()_8 Barrel (J. Glusker).

Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Gautam R Desiraju is an Indian chemist who has contributed substantially to the themes of crystal engineering and weak hydrogen bonding. He has edited books on these subjects. He has co-authored a textbook in crystal engineering.