Perspectives in Supramolecular Chemistry will relate recent developments and new exciting approaches in supramolecular chemistry. In Supramolecular chemistry, our aim is to understand the molecular chemistry beyond the covalent bond-the series will concentrate on goal-orientated supramolecular chemistry. Perspectives in Supramolecular Chemistry will reflect research which develops supramolecular structures with specific new properties, such as recognition, transport and simulation of biosystems or new materials. The series will cover all areas from theoretical and modelling aspects through organic and inorganic chemistry and biochemistry to materials, solid-state and polymer sciences, reflecting the many and varied applications of supramolecular structures in modern chemistry.
The molecular crystal is the ultimate example of a supermolecule and consequently the study of the molecular crystal is central to the rapidly advancing area of supramolecular chemistry. The Crystal as a Supramolecular Entity is the first book to emphasize the concept of a crystal as a supermolecule. This volume has been written to improve our present understanding of supramolecular algorithms and examine the collective properties of molecules moderated by intermolecular interactions. Leading experts in the field provide an accurate and critical appraisal of important developments, with chapters on crystal engineering, molecule recognition and protein chemistry. The Crystal as a Supramolecular Entity cuts across traditional divisions, illustrating the diversity and scope of structural supramolecular chemistry. Therefore, this volume is of particular importance to chemists, molecular biologists, biochemists and materials scientists working in the fields of molecular recognition, molecular engineering, protein chemistry, crystallography, colloid chemistry and supramolecular chemistry.
About the Author
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.
