Supramolecular Chemistry: Molecular Squares

在有机动力学项目的资助下，犹他大学的斯坦教授将研究分子方阵的化学性质。首席研究员最近发现的这些复合物为该奖项提供了依据。在这一努力中，动态化学和新模型的合成将被研究。由有机金属和无机配合物自组装而成的分子方阵是一种独特的材料。它们可用于一般催化、手性催化、分子识别和电子器件。方形内20-30埃的富电子空腔可为催化提供独特的主客体系统。应该尝试在正方形的角落加入无数的过渡金属，以提供新的电子和三维特征。科学家们制备的新的分子结构往往提供了新的材料和材料性能。除了产生新的实际应用之外，这些新系统还刺激其他人在范式上进行扩展，以产生独特的化合物和化学反应。该项目源于首席研究员的初步发现，并获得了相当大的发展势头。它有望对催化、分子识别以及最终的纳米级分子器件产生重大影响。

With funding from the Organic Dynamics Program, Professor Stang at the University of Utah will investigate the chemistry of molecular squares. The recent discovery of these complexes by the principal investigator provides the basis for this award. In this endeavor the dynamic chemistry as well as the synthesis of new models will be investigated. Molecular squares that are derived from the self-assembly of organometallic and inorganic complexes are unique materials. They are proposed to be useful for general catalysis, chiral catalysis, molecular recognition and electronic devices. An electron rich cavity of 20-30 angstroms within the squares may provide a unique host-guest system for catalysis. An attempt shall be made to incorporate a myriad of transition metals at the corners of the square to provide new electronic and three dimensional characteristics. New molecular structures prepared by scientists often provide for new materials and material properties. In addition to yielding new practical applications, these new systems stimulate others to expand on the paradigm to produce unique compounds and chemistry. This project results from an initial discovery by the principal investigator and has gained considerable momentum of late. It promises to have significant impact on catalysis, molecular recognition, and ultimately nanoscale molecular devices.