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Unit-I Supramolecular chemistry: Basic concepts, principles and history
Introduction to Supramolecular chemistry- Basic concepts, principle and history. Nature of binding interactions in supramolecular structures: ion-ion, ion-dipole, dipole-dipole, H-bonding, cation-π, anion-π, π-π and vander waal interactions.
Unit-II Receptors: synthesis, structure and binding
Synthesis and structures of crown ethers, Lariat ethers, Podands, Cryptands, Spherands, Calixarene, Cyclodextrins, Cyclophanes, Cryptophanes, Carcerands and hemicarcerands, Host-guest interactions, Preorganisation and complimentarity, Lock and key analogy. Binding of cationic, Anionic, Ion pair and neutral guest molecules.
Unit-III Self-assembly molecules
Design, Synthesis and Properties of the molecules, Self assembly by H-bonding, Catenanes, Rotaxanes, Dendrimers and Supramolecular gels. Relevance of supramolecular chemistry to mimic biological system.
Unit-IV Supramolecular Reactivity and Catalysis
Catalysis by reactive macrocyclic cation receptor molecules. catalysis by reactive anion receptor molecules. catalysis with cyclophane type receptors. supramolecular metallocatalysis. cocatalysis: catalysis of synthetic reactions. biomolecular and abiotic catalysis. Supramolecular chemistry in solution: cyclodextrin, micelles, dendrimmers, gelators. classification and typical reactions- applications.

Unit-V Supramolecular devices and sensors
Various types of supramolecular devices, supramolecular light conversion and energy transfer devices. supramolecular electronic conducting devices - molecular wires, modified and switchable molecular wires. ion and molecule sensors.

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Course Number of teaching hours Related supporting facilities and implementation methods
Unit-I Supramolecular chemistry: Basic concepts, principles and history
Introduction to Supramolecular chemistry- Basic concepts, principle and history. Nature of binding interactions in supramolecular structures: ion-ion, ion-dipole, dipole-dipole, H-bonding, cation-π, anion-π, π-π and vander waal interactions.
Unit-II Receptors: synthesis, structure and binding
Synthesis and structures of crown ethers, Lariat ethers, Podands, Cryptands, Spherands, Calixarene, Cyclodextrins, Cyclophanes, Cryptophanes, Carcerands and hemicarcerands, Host-guest interactions, Preorganisation and complimentarity, Lock and key analysis. Binding of cationic, Anionic, Ion pair and neutral guest molecules.
Unit-III Self-assembly molecules
Design, Synthesis and Properties of the molecules, Self assembly by H-bonding, Catenanes, Rotaxanes, Dendrimers and Supramolecular gels. Relevance of supramolecular chemistry to mimic biological system.
Unit-IV Supramolecular Reactivity and Catalysis
Catalysis by reactive macrocyclic cation receiver molecules. catalysis by reactive anion receiver molecules. catalysis with cyclophane type receivers. supramolecular metallocatalysis. cocatalysis: catalysis of synthetic reactions. biomolecular and abiotic catalysis. Supramolecular chemistry in solution: cyclodextrin, micelles, dendrimmers, gelators. classification and typical reactions- applications.

Unit-V Supramolecular devices and sensors
Various types of supramolecular devices, supramolecular light conversion and energy transfer devices. supramolecular electronic conducting devices - molecular wires, modified and switchable molecular wires. ion and molecular sensors.

The goal of the course is to understand the basic concepts and principles of supramolecular chemistry, types of supramolecules, structures their applications as organic materials, sensors, and devices.

The goal of the course is to understand the basic concepts and principles of supramolecular chemistry, types of supramolecules, structures their applications as organic materials, sensors, and devices.

1. Supramolecular Chemistry, Steed, J. W., and Atwood, J. L, John Wiley & Sons, 2009.
2. Supramolecular Chemistry - Fundamentals and Applications: Advanced Textbook. Kunitake, T., Ariga, KBerlin: Springer-Verlag Heidelberg, 2006.
3. Principles and Methods in Supramolecular Chemistry”, Hans-Joerg Schneider and Anatoly Yatsimirsky; J. Wiley and Sons; 1st Ed. 2000

Reference Books
1. Supramolecular Chemistry-Concepts and Perspectives Lehn, J. M., Wiley –VCH, 1995.
2. Supramolecular Chemistry Beer, P.D., Gale, P. A., and Smith, D. K., Oxford University Press, 2009.
3.Bioorganic, Bioinorganic and Supramolecular Chemistry , Kalsi, P.S., and Kalsi, J.P., , New Age International (P) Limited, Publishers, 2010.

1. Supramolecular Chemistry, Steed, J. W., and Atwood, J. L, John Wiley & Sons, 2009.
2. Supramolecular Chemistry - Fundamentals and Applications: Advanced Textbook. Kunitake, T., Ariga, KBerlin: Springer-Verlag Heidelberg, 2006.
3. Principles and Methods in Supramolecular Chemistry”, Hans-Joerg Schneider and Anatoly Yatsimirsky; J. Wiley and Sons; 1st Ed. 2000

Reference Books
1. Supramolecular Chemistry-Concepts and Perspectives Lehn, J. M., Wiley –VCH, 1995.
2. Supramolecular Chemistry Beer, P.D., Gale, P. A., and Smith, D. K., Oxford University Press, 2009.
3. Bioorganic, Bioinorganic and Supramolecular Chemistry , Kalsi, P.S., and Kalsi, J.P., , New Age International (P) Limited, Publishers, 2010.