KEMS532 Supramolecular Chemistry (6 cr)

Basic concepts of supramolecular chemistry: weak interactions, cooperativity, complementarity, preorganization, template effect, self-assembly, complexation. Cation, anion and ion pair receptors: crown ethers, podands, cyclodextrins, calixarenes and cyclophanes. Molecular machines and devices. Supramolecular polymers.

The student knows basic concepts and phenomena of supramolecular chemistry and recognizes the most typical supramolecular compounds. The student understands the role of the weak interactions and can design simple supramolecular receptor molecules. The student knows basic concepts, research methods, interactions and applications of solid state supramolecular chemistry. The student understands the concept and principles of molecular self-assembly. The student can design simple supramolecular receptor for a given purpose.

Working life skills

• Manages the planning of work, tasks, and time use and adheres to agreed schedules.
  
• Can relate and apply the lessons learned in the course to a broader context.
• Can independently search information and expand their knowledge.
• Can answer orally and in writing to problems and questions and can clearly explain their answer or opinion.
• Can discuss the phenomena of supramolecular chemistry using the correct terminology and concepts in Finnish and in English.
• Understands the ethical and safety aspects of the course and is able to consider their implications and solutions.

The course is lectured in 2020-2021 and 2022-2023. The course can be taken by writing an essay and taking a book exam in 2021-2022.

Intermediate studies in chemistry or bachelor level studies for nanoscience students.

• J.W. Steed, J.L. Atwood, Supramolecular Chemistry, 2009, 2nd edition, suitable parts.