Supramolecular Chemistry: Molecular Squares

在有机动力学项目的资助下， 犹他州大学将研究分子正方形的化学。 主要研究者最近发现的这些复合物 这是这个奖项的基础。在这一奋进中， 以及新模型的合成将被研究。分子 来自有机金属自组装的正方形， 无机复合物是独特的材料。他们被提议是有用的 用于一般催化、手性催化、分子识别和 电子设备。一个20-30埃的富电子腔， 正方形可以提供用于催化的独特的主体-客体系统。试图 应在拐角处加入大量的过渡金属 提供新的电子和三维 特色 科学家准备的新分子结构通常提供新的 材料和材料性能。除了产生新的实用 应用程序，这些新系统刺激其他人扩大 生产独特化合物和化学的范例。该项目结果 从最初的发现由首席研究员，并已获得 近来势头强劲。它将对世界经济产生重大影响， 催化，分子识别，最终是纳米级分子 装置.

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.