Specialized lecture for BEAM: Supramolecular chemistry

Supramolecular chemistry, also known as “chemistry beyond the molecule”, deals with the study of molecular recognition and high-order assemblies formed by noncovalent interactions. The molecules that comprise the supermolecule interact with each other via weak interactions such as hydrogen-bonding, halogen-bonding, hydrophobic interactions, and coordination to form new entities with novel properties and functions that cannot be deduced by a simple summation of the properties of the individual molecules. This course is intended to introduce you to the fast-growing field of supramolecular chemistry and to understand the different types of non-covalent interactions that can lead to supramolecules.

The course will deal with the following topics:
– Concepts and types of supramolecular interactions. – Supramolecular chemistry of Life.
– Molecular Interactions in Molecular Recognition.
– Controlling the Molecular Recognition.
– Amphiphilic self-assembly and liquid crystals.
– Chiral self-assembly and mirror symmetry breaking in liquid crystals.