Molecular catenanes, rotaxanes and knots : A journey through the world of molecular topology
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Molecular catenanes, rotaxanes and knots : A journey through the world of molecular topology
Wiley-VCH, 1999
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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 Willst?tter'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.
Table of Contents
Chemical Topology - Statistical Musings. A Knot - Theoretical Approach to Molecular Chirality. Soft And Hard Molecule-Based Magnets with a Fully Interlocked Three-Dimensional Structure. Transition Metal-Incorporating Catenanes. Catenanes and Rotaxanes Motifs in Interpenetrating and Self-Penetrating Coordination Polymers. Molecular Knots: From Early Attempts to High-Yield Template Syntheses. Organic Template-Directed Syntheses of Catenanes, Rotaxanes and Knots. Amide-Based Catenanes, Rotaxanes and Pretzelanes. Polymer Chains in Constaining Environments. Polycatenanes, Poly[2]-Catenanes and Polymeric Catenanes. Polyrotaxanes: Syntheses and Properties. Synthetic DNA Topology.
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