270104 VO Supramolecular Chemistry (2023S)

Basic concepts in self-assembly and self-organization, thermodynamics and kinetics of host-guest processes along with the main characterization techniques; complexation of neutral molecules in aqueous solution and their technological applications - sensors and drug delivery; non-covalent interactions involving aromatic rings; hydrogen-, halogen- and chalcogen-bonding interactions; dynamic covalent bonds; supramolecular polymers; Template effects & molecular self-assembly approach towards architectures in solutions (including molecular cages) and in the solid-state; basic concepts of crystal engineering; MOFs and COFs, gas storage, separation and sensing applications; applications of molecular recognition in catalysis and logic gates, including medical diagnostics, colorimetric and luminescent sensors; molecular machines, from simple catenanes and rotaxanes to more complex multi-station multi-stimuli responsive supramolecular systems; basic concepts of molecular recognition in biology, including cell architecture, biomolecular interactions, structure of essential building units, lipids, DNA/RNA, protein, sugar; natural Ion Channels, including peptide-based ion change, cation/anion complexation, cross-membrane ion channel; biotechnological applications (e.g. artificial enzyme design, live cell imaging, cellular import/drug delivery) based on the concepts of supramolecular chemistry.