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- Title
How to Make Weak Noncovalent Interactions Stronger.
- Authors
Xu, Jiang ‐ Fei; Chen, Linghui; Zhang, Xi
- Abstract
By employing noncovalent interactions, chemists have constructed a variety of molecular aggregates with well-defined structures and fascinating properties. In fabricating stable and large molecular assemblies, noncovalent interactions with high binding strength are needed. This Concept summarizes some strategies to modify and optimize the structures of building blocks for making weak noncovalent interactions stronger. The strategies include: 1) Preorganization of binding sites; 2) spatial confinement effects; 3) multivalent enhancement; 4) synergistic binding with multiple forces. Examples of the fabrication of supramolecular architectures by utilizing these strategies are presented and discussed. Guidance is offered in the construction and fabrication of stable molecular assemblies and supramolecular materials.
- Subjects
CHEMICAL reactions; SUPRAMOLECULES; SUPRAMOLECULAR chemistry; COVALENT bonds; NON-polar covalent bonds
- Publication
Chemistry - A European Journal, 2015, Vol 21, Issue 34, p11938
- ISSN
0947-6539
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/chem.201500568