Kinetic Control in Synthesis and Self-Assembly

Kinetic Control in Synthesis and Self-Assembly provides a unique overview of the fundamental principles, novel methods and practical applications for researchers across organic synthesis, supramolecular chemistry and materials sciences. The book examines naturally occurring molecular systems in which kinetic processes are more ubiquitous than thermodynamic processes, also exploring the control of reactions and molecular self-assemblies, through kinetic processes, in artificial systems. These methods currently play a crucial role for tuning materials functions. From organic synthesis, to supramolecular assemblies, and from restricted spaces, to material synthesis for hierarchical structures, the book offers valuable coverage for researchers across disciplines.

Interesting topics include how to regulate kinetic pathways more precisely, essential molecular design for kinetic traps, and how molecular environments surrounding molecules (i.e., solvent, temperature, and pressure effects) influence kinetic control in reactions and self-assemblies.

Describes the nature and potential applications of kinetic processes compared to thermodynamic processesPresents information useful to researchers active in molecular synthesis and self-assembly toward materialsCollates coverage of kinetic control for synthesis and self-assembly, treated separately in literature

1. Introduction (kinetic processes vs. thermodynamic processes)
2. Kinetic structures in nature’s molecular systems
3. Kinetic control in organic synthesis
4. Kinetic control in supramolecular assemblies
5. Kinetic control in restricted space (such as flowing microspaces)
6. Kinetic traps for material synthesis; creation of hierarchical structures