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Ionic Supramolecular Assemblies
Author(s) -
Lin Xinrong,
Grinstaff Mark W.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
israel journal of chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.908
H-Index - 54
eISSN - 1869-5868
pISSN - 0021-2148
DOI - 10.1002/ijch.201300034
Subject(s) - supramolecular chemistry , ionic bonding , chemistry , non covalent interactions , nanotechnology , supramolecular polymers , simplicity , supramolecular assembly , molecule , ion , hydrogen bond , materials science , organic chemistry , philosophy , epistemology
Abstract Supramolecular structures assembled via noncovalent interactions have found diverse applications in mechanical, biological, electronic, and manufacturing‐related fields. Ionic interactions represent key noncovalent interactions, which can be used, for example, to create highly ordered, responsive, conductive, reversible, and/or viscoelastic supramolecular assemblies. The recent advances in the field of ionic supramolecular assemblies, including those prepared from polymers, small molecules, or a combination of the two are reviewed. The versatility and simplicity of constructing ionic supramolecular assemblies are illustrated through several examples. Finally, the outstanding issues and potential opportunities are discussed to stimulate critical discussions and encourage further discovery.