SUPRAMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY

Supramolecular chemistry is a branch of science that deals with the study of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of molecular assemblies that are bounded in a non-covalent bond. The basic structure of supramolecular chemistry depends upon the supramolecular assemblies of the molecules. Some of the basic examples of supramolecular assemblies are colloids, liposomes, biological membranes, etc. The molecules, which are under a supramolecular assembly, are termed supermolecules, and these supermolecules are present in animals and plants exclusively because of their complex nature. Supramolecular chemistry plays an important role in various production and development of new materials, nanofabrication, medical fields, green chemistry, etc.

WHAT ARE SUPRAMOLECULES?

Supramolecules are complex molecules that are bounded by a non-covalent bond. It is also termed the supermolecule, which was introduced by Karl Lothar Wolf in the year 1937 so as to explore and study the acetic acid dimers and their hydrogen bond. Supramolecules or supermolecules can also be determined as the complex bond of 2 or more molecules that are bonded together in a non-covalent bond. Most of the examples of supermolecules are the peptides, the complex of biomolecules, etc. The basic structure of the supramolecules is termed the supramolecular assemblies. These supramolecules are found only in plants and animals because of their complex structure.

SUPRAMOLECULAR ASSEMBLY:

A supramolecular assembly is termed as the combination of 2 or more molecules that are bonded together in a non-covalent bond. The most common example of a supramolecular assembly is the DNA double Helix. The SupraMolecular assembly is the basic foundation for the production or the outcome of supramolecules. The Supramolecular assemblies can be in a sphere form, rod-shaped, etc. The Supramolecular Assembly is created when the molecules come in a bond with each other to form a high-order structure. This process of the formation of supramolecular assembly is termed molecular self-assembly. Micelles, liquid crystals, liposomes, etc., are several examples of Supramolecular assemblies.

WHAT IS SUPRAMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY?

Supramolecular Chemistry is a branch of science that deals with the study of the chemical, physical and biological properties of the molecular assembly which are present in a complex nature. Supramolecular Chemistry deals with various aspects like intramolecular forces between the molecules, electrostatic charge, hydrogen bond, and the coupling present between the molecules. The basic principle of supramolecular chemistry is to study the non-covalent bond between the molecule as well as the weak and reversible bonds. Various concepts that are covered under supramolecular chemistry are molecular self-assembly, molecular recognition and complexation, biometrics, imprinting, etc.  

APPLICATION OF SUPRAMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY:

Supramolecular chemistry plays a vital role in the scientific field. There are several applications of Supramolecular chemistry. Some of these applications are:

• Supramolecular chemistry plays an important role in the development of new materials. Large structures can be easily synthesized by the method of a bottom-up synthesis.

• Supramolecular chemistry is the basic foundation of the nanofabrication method.

• Supramolecular chemistry is the study that helps in exploring various aspects of catalysts and catalysis.

• Supramolecular chemistry is well known for its medical benefits. It played a vital role in the synthesis of disrupted protein-protein interaction.

• It also contributes to the field of pharmaceutical therapies by providing an explanation and the working of the drug structure.

• Supramolecular chemistry also has contributed to the field of green chemistry.

• Supramolecular research has contributed to the development of various high tech sensors as the molecular interaction provides the knowledge of magnetic properties, self-healing polymers, light responsiveness, etc.

 CONCLUSION:

Supramolecular chemistry is the branch of science that deals with the study of the molecular assemblies of various complex molecules that are bonded in a non-covalent bond. Supramolecular chemistry is based upon the Supramolecular assemblies of various molecules or ionic species. Supramolecular chemistry has been very beneficial to modern science. Several applications of supramolecular chemistry include the development of various high tech sensors, production of new materials, nanofabrication, etc. Supramolecular chemistry also contributed to the field of green chemistry as well as in the medical field by developing various pharmaceutical drugs and providing basic knowledge about disrupting protein-protein interaction. To understand the concept of supramolecular chemistry better, one is required to have knowledge of molecular assemblies.