Course detail

Supramolecular systems

FCH-MCO_SKOAcad. year: 2011/2012

Theoretical background of supramolecular chemistry, concept and terminology, overview of the most popular applications, theory of supramolecular design and simulations,

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Basic definitions and concepts in supramolecular chemistry.

Prerequisites

Organic chemistry, Biochemistry and Physical chemistry knowledge.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Exam: oral

Course curriculum

Concept and definition - clasification of supramolecular host-guest systems; receptors, coordination, key-lock analogy, chelate and macrocyclic effect; preorganisation and complementarity; thermodynamic and kinetic selectivity; nature of supramolecular interactions; supramolecular host design
Supramolecular chemistry of biological systems - alkali metal cations in biochemistry (membrane potenial and transport); rhodopsin A - a supramolecular pigment; porphyrines and other macrocycles, neurotransmiters and hormones; biochemical self-assembled systems.
Concept and definition (historical perpectives, basic concepts and terminology, applications)
Supramolecular interactions (non covalent interacions of ionic, polar and polarizable particles, van der Waals interactions, specific interactions)
Supramolecular chemistry of water (historical perspectives, water anomalies, water molecule, structure of solid and liquid water, water in living organims)
Supramolecular chemistry of biological systems (membrane potential and transport, supramolecular features of photosynthesis and respiration, enzymes, nucleic acids, natural self-assembly systems)
Synthetic ionophores (complexation of cations and anions, lcrown ethers and other corands, cryptands and spherands, calixarenes)
Binding of neutral species (inclusion compounds , cavitands, carbon nanoparticles)
Self-assembly in liquids (tenzides, liquid crystals, ionic liquids)
Supramolecular devices and machines (supramolecular sensors, electronic, photonic and mechanical devices)

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim is to provide the basic awareness on supramolecular chemistry, on design and applications of supramolecular systems.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

not

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Lehn J. - M.: Supramolecular chemistry. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim 1995. (CS)
Ariga K., Kunitake T.: Supramolecular chemistry: fundamentals and applications: advanced textbook. Springer, Berlin 2005. (CS)
Schalley, C.: Analytical Methods in Supramolecular Chemistry. Wiley-VCH Verlag 2007 (CS)

Recommended reading

Steed J. W., Atwood J. L.: Supramolecular chemistry. John Wiley & Sons Ltd, Chichester 2000. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NKCP_SCH Master's

    branch NKCO_SCH , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme NPCP_SCH Master's

    branch NPCO_SCH , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

13 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer