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Molecular Links and Knots from Naphthalenediimide: A Balance of Weak Interactions
Author(s) -
Ng Antony Wing Hung,
AuYeung Ho Yu
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
chemistry – an asian journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.18
H-Index - 106
eISSN - 1861-471X
pISSN - 1861-4728
DOI - 10.1002/asia.201801681
Subject(s) - supramolecular chemistry , block (permutation group theory) , variety (cybernetics) , nanotechnology , chemistry , materials science , computer science , molecule , mathematics , geometry , artificial intelligence , organic chemistry
Owing to its unique structural, electronic, spectroscopic, and redox properties, naphthalenediimide (NDI) is a versatile building block for the construction of a wide variety of supramolecular assemblies with diverse structures, properties, and functions. In this Minireview, the synthesis of topologically nontrivial molecular links and knots based on naphthalenediimide‐derived building blocks will be discussed. In particular, the supramolecular forces that contribute to the formation of these molecular links and knots and their interactions will be discussed.