What can be learnt on biologically relevant systems from the topological analysis of the electron localization function?

摘要

The topological analysis of the electron localization function (ELF) provides a convenient mathematical framework enabling an unambiguous characterization of bonds and more particularly in terms of bond types. In this contribution, we present an overview of the applications of this approach to biological and biomimetic systems. (c) 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.