Toward complex matter: Supramolecular chemistry and self-organization

Toward complex matter: Supramolecular chemistry and self-organization

April 16, 2002 | Jean-Marie Lehn*
Supramolecular chemistry explores the self-organization of complex matter through noncovalent interactions, aiming to create highly structured systems. It has evolved into a multidisciplinary field, influencing biology and physics, and enabling the development of supramolecular science and technology. The field focuses on molecular recognition, self-assembly, and self-organization, which are essential for creating complex, functional systems. Supramolecular chemistry involves the design of molecular receptors, the use of interaction algorithms, and the study of dynamic processes that allow for the controlled assembly of materials. It also explores the integration of information and programming in chemical systems, leading to the concept of self-design and adaptive chemistry. Supramolecular systems can exhibit dynamic behavior, allowing for the selection and adaptation of components based on environmental factors. The field also addresses the development of functional supramolecular materials, such as smart materials that respond to external stimuli. Supramolecular nanochemistry and nanomaterials are areas of significant interest, with applications in nanotechnology and the creation of complex, self-organizing systems. The ultimate goal is to develop adaptive and evolutive chemistry, where systems can self-organize, adapt, and evolve, leading to the creation of new forms of complex matter. Supramolecular science aims to understand and implement the principles of self-organization, leading to the development of advanced materials and technologies.Supramolecular chemistry explores the self-organization of complex matter through noncovalent interactions, aiming to create highly structured systems. It has evolved into a multidisciplinary field, influencing biology and physics, and enabling the development of supramolecular science and technology. The field focuses on molecular recognition, self-assembly, and self-organization, which are essential for creating complex, functional systems. Supramolecular chemistry involves the design of molecular receptors, the use of interaction algorithms, and the study of dynamic processes that allow for the controlled assembly of materials. It also explores the integration of information and programming in chemical systems, leading to the concept of self-design and adaptive chemistry. Supramolecular systems can exhibit dynamic behavior, allowing for the selection and adaptation of components based on environmental factors. The field also addresses the development of functional supramolecular materials, such as smart materials that respond to external stimuli. Supramolecular nanochemistry and nanomaterials are areas of significant interest, with applications in nanotechnology and the creation of complex, self-organizing systems. The ultimate goal is to develop adaptive and evolutive chemistry, where systems can self-organize, adapt, and evolve, leading to the creation of new forms of complex matter. Supramolecular science aims to understand and implement the principles of self-organization, leading to the development of advanced materials and technologies.
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