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Classification of Coordination Polygons and Polyhedra According to Their Mode of Self‐Assembly
Author(s) -
Swiegers Gerhard F.,
Malefetse Tshepo J.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
chemistry – a european journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.687
H-Index - 242
eISSN - 1521-3765
pISSN - 0947-6539
DOI - 10.1002/1521-3765(20010903)7:17<3636::aid-chem3636>3.0.co;2-#
Subject(s) - polyhedron , identification (biology) , variety (cybernetics) , computer science , self assembly , mode (computer interface) , nanotechnology , artificial intelligence , materials science , combinatorics , mathematics , human–computer interaction , biology , botany
This work extends techniques for the controlled formation of synthetic molecular containers by metal‐mediated self‐assembly. A new classification system based on the self‐assembly of such species is proposed. The system: 1) allows a systematic identification of suitable acceptor–donor combinations, 2) widens the variety of design possibilities available, 3) allows a ready comparison of the self‐assembly of different compounds, 4) reveals useful commonalities between different compounds, 5) aids in the development of novel architectures, and 6) permits identification of systems capable of being switched back‐and‐forth between architectures.