"Supramolecular Chemistry: From Molecules to Nanomaterials" is a new major reference work which links supramolecular chemistry and nanomaterials. Presenting over 150 tutorial articles and spanning over 10 comprehensive sections, this new resource covers: Concepts Techniques Molecular recognition Supramolecular reactivity Supramolecular aspects of chemical biology Self processes Supramolecular devices Supramolecular materials chemistry Soft matter Nanotechnology

Supramolecular chemistry is 'chemistry beyond the molecule'. While traditional chemistry focuses on the bonds that hold atoms together in a molecule, supramolecular chemistry examines the weaker interactions that hold groups of molecules together. Important concepts that have been demonstrated by supramolecular chemistry include molecular self-assembly, folding, molecular recognition, host-guest chemistry, mechanically-interlocked molecular architectures, and dynamic covalent chemistry.

The importance of supramolecular chemistry was established by the 1987 Nobel Prize for Chemistry, which was awarded to Donald J. Cram, Jean-Marie Lehn, and Charles J. Pedersen in recognition of their work in the field.

The past decade has seen dramatic developments in the field, with supramolecular chemistry leaving its roots in classical host guest chemistry and expanding into exciting areas of materials chemistry and nanoscience with many real and potential applications. Supramolecular findings are evolving our understanding of the way chemical concepts at the molecular level build up into materials and systems with fascinating, emergent properties on the nanoscale.

Supramolecular chemistry: the biggest challenge yet

"Creating that link between the chemist's understanding of the way in which molecules interact with one another, and the understanding a materials scientist, engineer or biologist has of the resulting properties of a material or system comprised of those molecules is one of the huge grand challenges facing modern molecular science."--Philip A. Gale and Jonathan W. Steed, Editors-in-Chief

Linking supramolecular chemistry and nanotechnology to define the field in the 21st Century...

"Supramolecular Chemistry: From Molecules to Nanomaterials" is the first major reference to link supramolecular chemistry and nanotechnology. A global team of experts present an overview of the concepts and techniques of modern supramolecular chemistry, demonstrating how these paradigms evolve into nanoscale systems chemistry, nanotechnology, materials science and beyond.

Breaking down the barriers between synthetic chemistry and materials science, the authors demonstrate how modern techniques allow access increasingly far along the 'synthesising-up' pathway. "Supramolecular Chemistry: From Molecules to Nanomaterials" explains the fundamental concepts and provides invaluable practical guidance on the applications and limitations of modern instrumental techniques for addressing molecular and materials-based problems.

The printed edition of "Supramolecular Chemistry: From Molecules to Nanomaterials" is available as an eight-volume set. Publishing in full colour to enhance the interpretation of complex supramolecular structures the printed editionis highly illustrated with an average of three images per page features fully indexed articles with cross-references integrated into the text includes a glossary of key terms

Online Edition"Supramolecular Chemistry: From Molecules to Nanomaterials" is now available online. For further information visit WileyOnlineLibrary.com/ref/smc

Supramolecular chemistry is 'chemistry beyond the molecule' - the chemistry of molecular assemblies and intermolecular bonds. It is one of today's fastest growing disciplines, crossing a range of subjects from biological chemistry to materials science; and from synthesis to spectroscopy.

"Supramolecular Chemistry" is an up-to-date, integrated textbook that tells the newcomer to the field everything they need to know to get started. Assuming little in the way of prior knowledge, the book covers the concepts behind the subject, its breadth, applications and the latest contemporary thinking in the area. It also includes coverage of the more important experimental and instrumental techniques needed by supramolecular chemists.

The book has been thoroughly updated for this second edition. In addition to the strengths of the very popular first edition, this comprehensive new version expands coverage into a broad range of emerging areas. Clear explanations of both fundamental and nascent concepts are supplemented by up-to-date coverage of exciting emerging trends in the literature. Numerous examples and problems are included throughout the book. A system of "key references" allows rapid access to the secondary literature, and of course comprehensive primary literature citations are provided. A selection of the topics covered is listed below.

Cation, anion, ion-pair and molecular host-guest chemistryCrystal engineeringTopological entanglementClathratesSelf-assemblyMolecular devicesDendrimersSupramolecular polymersMicrofabricationNanoparticlesChemical emergence

Metal-organic frameworksGelsIonic liquidsSupramolecular catalysisMolecular electronicsPolymorphismGas sorptionAnion-pinteractionsNanochemistry

"Supramolecular Chemistry" is a must for both students new to the field and for experienced researchers wanting to explore the origins and wider context of their work.

Review:

"At just under 1000 pages, the second edition of Steed and Atwood's "Supramolecular Chemistry" is the most comprehensive overview of the area available in textbook form...highly recommended."

"Chemistry World, August 2009"