Chemistry of Organo–hybrids: Synthesis and Characterization of Functional Nano–Objects

A One–Stop Entry into Hybrid Chemistry and Applications Hybrid materials are made by linking molecules to supports in order to create optimal combinations and enhanced functionality. Successful synthesis requires a deep understanding of molecular–level events and the ability to control them through design. This book acts a step–by–step guide for designing organo–hybrid materials. Focusing on a molecular synthetic approach, chapters provide: • Up–to–date strategies and methods of controlling functions of attachments • Information about common classes of supports, including polymers and biopolymers, carbons, oxides, and nanostructures • Details of specific supports, their synthesis, installation of organic substituents, effects on properties. • Analytical techniques, with pros and cons, to validate synthetic strategies • Hot topics: nanodiamonds, metal–organic frameworks, and chemoselective postsynthetic protein modification. Combining the perspectives of internationally–recognized chemists from synthetic, polymer, organic, and inorganic research backgrounds, this book pulls together diverse approaches to provide a well–rounded, interdisciplinary knowledge base about organo–hybrid materials.

Bernadette Charleux is a Professor at the Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University, and a Senior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France. Christophe Copéret (CCH) is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry (Institute of Inorganic chemistry) at ETH Zürich. Emmanuel Lacôte is CNRS Research Director at CPE Lyon.