Molecular Catenanes, Rotaxanes and Knots – A Journey Through the World of Molecular Topology

J–P Sauvage (Autor)

Software / Digital Media

382 Seiten

2007
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH (Hersteller)
978-3-527-61372-4 (ISBN)

Infos

This journey through the fascinating world of molecular topology focuses on catenanes, rotaxanes and knots, their synthesis, properties, and applications and the theory of interlocking and interpenetrating molecules. Nearly one hundred years of progress have passed since Willstatter's speculative vision of a molecule consisting of two interlinked rings. But even today the synthesis of such structures are a challenge to the creativity of synthetic chemists. These molecules are not only of academic interest, since they occur naturally. In such molecules as DNA, knots and related topological features play a key role in biochemical processes. In addition, extensive research on the properties of polyrotaxanes and polycatenanes show potential applications as molecular magnets, wires or switches. Twelve international leading experts in the field present the broad and impressive spectrum of the topology of these molecules, from theoretical aspects and new pathways in synthesis to probing their properties. All researchers working in this interdisciplinary area, whether organic, inorganic or polymer chemists, as well as material scientists, will welcome this comprehensive and up-to-date work as an inspiring source for creative research ideas.

Autor

Jean-Pierre Sauvage performed his studies at the Ecole Nationale Superieure de Chimie de Strasbourg where he obtained his PhD under the supervision of Prof. J.M. Lehn in 1971. After post-doctoral research with Prof. M.L.H. Green in Oxford, UK, he went back to Strasbourg as a CNRS researcher. He founded his research group in 1980, became University Professor in 1981 and also CNRS Director of Research in 1988. Professor Sauvage is a member of the French Academy of Science, Professor emeritus of the University of Strasbourg and currently a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Northwestern University. His research interest spans from artificial photosynthesis and electron transfer to porphyrin chemistry, molecular topology, and transition metal-based molecular machines. Christiane Dietrich-Buchecker is the editor of Molecular Catenanes, Rotaxanes and Knots: A Journey Through the World of Molecular Topology, published by Wiley.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 30.12.2007
• Verlagsort: Weinheim
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 187 x 246 mm
• Gewicht: 860 g
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Chemie ► Organische Chemie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Chemie ► Physikalische Chemie
• ISBN-10: 3-527-61372-2 / 3527613722
• ISBN-13: 978-3-527-61372-4 / 9783527613724
• Zustand: Neuware