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Supramolecular Chemistry
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Abstract
This course provides an introduction to supramolecular chemistry. Prior knowledge in supramolecular chemistry is not a prerequisite for this course.
Objective
After this course, the student is expected to understand and be able to apply the basics of supramolecular chemistry: host-guest interactions, host design, self-assembly and simple enzyme mimetics.
Content
This course provides an introduction to supramolecular chemistry. Prior knowledge in supramolecular chemistry is not a prerequisite for this course. We will first cover the basic concepts of supramolecular chemistry: non-covalent interactions, host-guest chemistry, binding constant determination and binding strength. Subsequently, we will take a closer look at how to bind different species: cations, anions and neutral organic molecules. Towards the end of the semester, we will cover self-assembly processes and applications of supramolecular structures as simple enzyme mimetics.
Resources
Lecture Notes
The lecture slides are provided online via ADAM. No additional literature is required. If additional information is desired, the book “Supramolecular Chemistry” by Jonathan W. Steed and Jerry L. Atwood (John Wiley & Sons) is recommended.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
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Supramolecular Chemistry (University of Basel)
Does not take place this semester.
Change of semester: This lecture was offered until 2020 in spring semester. Starting from 2021 it will be offered in autumn semester.
**Course at University of Basel**
Room: E00.012 (BPR 1095)
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No time listed | 2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Electives (Electives may be taken at D-BSSE or at Uni Basel. The mentor may assign other courses to the electives category based on student`s formal request. Courses offered in the advanced courses category may also be taken as electives.)
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