Contents

Preface

Design and Applications of Supramolecular Systems Based on (thia)Calixarene Ammonium Derivatives

Abstract

Introduction

Synthesis of Upper-Rim Substituted Calix[n]Arenes Containing Quaternary Ammonium Groups

Synthesis of Lower-Rim Substituted Calix[n]Arenes Containing Quaternary

Ammonium Groups

Self-Assembly of Amphiphilic p-tert-Butylthiacalix[4]Arenes Containing Quaternary Ammonium Fragments

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

The Lindqvist Hexavanadate: A Platform For Coordination-Directed Assembly

Abstract

Abbreviations

1. Introduction

2. Trisalkoxohexavanadates

2.1. Trisalkoxohexavanadates with Small Group Substituents

2.1.1. Structural Archetypes

2.1.2. Synthetic Strategies for the Preparation

2.1.3. Reactivity and Physicochemical Properties

2.2. Higher (Post-)Functionalized Bis-(Trisalkoxo)hexavanadates

2.2.1. Direct Functionalization

2.2.2. Post-Functionalization

3. Coordination Assemblies

3.1. Triangular Coordinated Superstructure

3.2. 1D Coordination Polymers

3.3. 3D Coordination Network

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Biographical Sketch

Supramolecular Metal-Organic Frameworks Based on Metal-Nucleobase Entities

Abstract

Introduction

Nucleobases as Building Blocks

Metal-Nucleobase Based Porous Materials

Metal-Organic Frameworks Built Up from Nucleobases as Bridging Ligands

Supramolecular Metal-Organic Frameworks Built Up from Base Pairing Interactions between Nucleobases

Conclusion and Further Perspectives

References

Biomimetic Studies of Porphyrin Self-Assembled Systems

Abstract

List of Abbreviations

1. Introduction

2. Supramolecular Assemblies of Tetrapyrroles in Natural Processes

3. Design and Characterization of Porphyrin Self-Assemblies

4. Structural Diversity of Supramolecular Systems Composed of Self-Complementary Porphyrins

4.1. Self-Assemblies Formed through π-π Stacking

4.2. Self-Assemblies Mediated by Multiple Hydrogen Bonding

4.3. Coordination-Driven Self-Assemblies

4.3.1. Dimers

4.3.2. Trimers

4.3.3. Tetramers

4.3.4. Large Discrete Porphyrin Systems

4.3.5. 1D Arrays

4.3.6. 2D Layered Structures

4.3.7. 3D Networks

4.4. Dynamic Equilibria in Solutions

5. Structurally Organized Nanosized Porphyrin Aggregates

6. Porphyrin Self-Assemblies as Synthetic Mimics of Natural Tetrapyrroles

7. Functional Coordination-Driven Self-Assemblies

7.1. Conduction Materials

7.2. Photocurrent Generation

7.3. Host-Guest Interactions

7.4. Thermochromic Materials

7.5. Two-Photon Absorption Systems

Conclusion

Acknowledgment

References

Biographical Sketches

Index

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