A MODULAR APPROACH TO LARGE FUNCTIONAL STRUCTURES

摘要

In this review a modular approach to design of functional (receptor) molecules, nanostructures, and molecular materials is described. Covalent combination of medium-sized functional building blocks (i.e., modules) results in highly effective bifunctional receptors, superstructured porphyrins and large hydrophobic surfaces. Noncovalently assembled bifunctional receptor systems and large well-defined aggregates (molecular objects) based on calixarene modules are discussed. Self-assembly of modules into NLO films and of large metallo-spheres into defined aggregates is described.