Supramolecular Assemblies Based on Electrostatic Interactions

✍ Scribed by M. Ali Aboudzadeh (editor), Antonio Frontera (editor)

• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2022
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 404
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This volume presents recent advances and current knowledge in the field of supramolecular assemblies based on electrostatic interactions. The flexibility and simplicity of constructing assemblies is explained via several examples, illustrations, figures, case studies, and historical perspectives. Moreover, as there is an increasing demand for the use of theoretical and computational models of the interaction strengths for assisting with the experimental studies, one chapter specifically focuses on the "modelling'' of supramolecular assemblies. Finally, various aspects of the recent advances of the field as well as potential future opportunities are discussed, with the goal being to stimulate critical discussions among the community and to encourage further discovery. This volume aims to inspire and guide fellow scientists and students working in this field and thus it provides a great tool for all researchers, graduates and professionals specializing on the topic.

✦ Table of Contents

Preface
Contents
Contributors
Abbreviations
Nomenclature and Symbols
1 Supramolecular Ionic Networks: Design and Synthesis
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Different Types of Supramolecular Assemblies
1.2.1 Hydrogen Bond-Assisted Supramolecular Assemblies
1.2.2 Metal–Ligand Induced Supramolecular Assemblies
1.2.3 Supramolecular Assemblies Based on π–π Stacking Interaction
1.3 Supramolecular Assemblies Based on Electrostatic Interactions
1.3.1 Supramolecular Ionic Assemblies from Low Molecular Weight Molecules
1.3.2 Supramolecular Ionic Assemblies from Low Molecular Weight Molecules and Polymers
1.3.3 Supramolecular Ionic Assemblies from Polymers
1.4 Summary and Future Perspectives
References
2 Supramolecular Ionic Networks: Properties
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Different Properties of Supramolecular Ionic Networks
2.2.1 Morphology
2.2.2 Thermal Properties
2.2.3 Electrical Characteristics
2.2.4 Rheological Properties
2.2.5 Self-Healing Properties
2.3 Conclusions and Future Aspects
References
3 The Role of Electrostatic Interaction in the Self-assembly of Macroions
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Theoretical Challenges of Nanoscale Macroions—Between Simple Ions and Colloids
3.3 Self-assembly of Ideal Macroions Regulated by Electrostatic Interaction
3.3.1 The Discovery of Blackberry Structures
3.3.2 Driving Force for Blackberry Structure Formation
3.3.3 Macroion-Counterion Interaction
3.3.4 Features and Applications of Blackberry Structures
3.4 Self-assembly of Complex or Functionalized Macroions—Competition and Cooperation Among Different Attractive Forces
3.4.1 Electrostatic Interaction Versus Hydrophobic Interaction
3.4.2 Electrostatic Interaction Versus Hydrogen Bonding
3.4.3 Electrostatic Interaction Versus Cation-π Interaction
3.4.4 Electrostatic Interaction vs. Van Der Waals Forces
3.4.5 Multiple Interactions
3.4.6 Electrostatic Interaction vs. Geometrical Restrictions
3.5 Conclusion
References
4 Ionic Self-Assembly of Dendrimers
4.1 Introduction to Dendritic Polymers
4.2 Ionic Dendrimers
4.2.1 Dendrimers with Internal Charges
4.2.2 Surface-Charged Dendrimers
4.3 Ionic Self-assembly of Dendrimers in Bulk
4.3.1 Liquid Crystals
4.3.2 Liquid Crystal Dendrimers
4.3.3 Ionic Liquid Crystal Dendrimers
4.4 Ionic Self-assembly of Dendrimers in Solution
4.4.1 Self-assembly of Dendritic Amphiphiles
4.4.2 Unimolecular Micelles
4.5 Conclusions and Outlook
References
5 Nano-Objects by Spontaneous Electrostatic Self-Assembly in Aqueous Solution
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Polyelectrolytes as Building Bocks
5.3 Intermolecular Interactions for Self-Assembly
5.4 Polyelectrolyte-Polyelectrolyte Aggregates
5.5 Polyelectrolyte Assemblies with Block-Polyelectrolytes
5.6 Nano-objects by Electrostatic Self-assembly in Solution: The Principle
5.7 The Dendrimer-Dye Model System: Understanding the Structure Formation in Electrostatic Self-assembly
5.7.1 Structural Analysis
5.7.2 Particle Stabilization
5.7.3 Cooperative Binding of Dye Molecules
5.7.4 Assembly Thermodynamics: Understanding Particle Size
5.7.5 Assembly Thermodynamics: Understanding Particle Shape
5.8 Versaility of the Approach: Structural Variety Using Polyelectrolytes
5.9 Nano-Objects by Electrostatic Self-assembly: Beyond Polyelectrolytes
5.10 Switching Nanostructure and Properties
5.10.1 pH-Switchability
5.10.2 Light-Switchable Particle Size
5.10.3 Light-Triggerable Particle Shape
5.10.4 Switching Enzyme Activity
5.10.5 Photoacid Counterions as Switch in Electrostatic Self-assembly
5.10.6 Further Triggers
5.11 Conclusion
References
6 Electrostatic Layer-by-Layer Self-Assembly Method: A Physico-Chemical Perspective
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Assembly of LbL Films: Methodological Approaches
6.3 Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Growth
6.4 Charge Balance in Polyelectrolyte Multilayers
6.5 Adsorption Kinetics
6.6 Internal Structure
6.7 Conclusions
References
7 Supramolecular Assemblies Based on σ-hole Interactions
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Results and Discussion
7.2.1 Tetrel Bonding
7.2.2 Pnictogen Bonding
7.2.3 Chalcogen Bonding
7.2.4 Halogen Bonding
7.3 Concluding Remarks
References
8 Regium Bonds: A Bridge Between Coordination and Supramolecular Chemistry
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Results and Discussion
8.2.1 Theoretical Studies
8.2.2 Experimental Studies
8.3 Concluding Remarks
References
9 Aqueous Supramolecular Assemblies of Photocontrolled Molecular Amphiphiles
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Photoresponsive Charged Molecular Amphiphiles
9.3 Dynamic Functions of Photoresponsive Charged Molecular Amphiphiles at Air–Water Interfaces
9.4 Functional Supramolecular Self-assembly of Photoresponsive Charged Molecular Amphiphiles in Solution
9.4.1 Isotropic Self-assembly of Photoresponsive Charged Molecular Amphiphiles
9.4.2 Anisotropic Supramolecular Assembly of Photoresponsive Molecular Amphiphiles
9.5 Conclusion
References
10 Organic Salts as Tectons for Self-assembly Processes in Solution
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Imidazolium Salts
10.3 Ammonium Salts
10.4 Conclusions
References
11 Computational Modelling of Supramolecular Polymers
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Methodology
11.2.1 Density Functional Theory
11.2.2 Semi-empirical Methods
11.2.3 Molecular Mechanics and Molecular Dynamics Simulations
11.2.4 Coarse-Grained Molecular Dynamics
11.2.5 Solvent Models
11.2.6 Theoretical Aspects of Supramolecular Polymerization
11.3 Structural Models of Supramolecular Polymers and Polymerization Mechanisms
11.3.1 Supramolecular Polymerization at Quantum-Chemical Level
11.3.2 Supramolecular Polymerization by Classical Simulations
11.4 Transfer and Amplification of Chirality
11.5 Solvent Effects
11.6 Concluding Remarks
References
Index