{"product_id":"macrocycles-isbn-9780470714638","title":"Macrocycles","description":"Macrocyclic molecules contain rings made up of seven or more atoms. They are interesting because they provide building blocks for synthesizing precise two or three dimensional structures – an important goal in nanotechnology. For example, they can be used to develop nanosized reaction vessels, cages, switches and shuttles, and have potential as components in molecular computers. They also have applications as catalysts and sensors.  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMacrocycles: Construction, Chemistry and\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eNanotechnology\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eApplications\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential introduction this important class of molecules and describes how to synthesise them, their chemistry, how they can be used as nanotechnology building blocks, and their applications. A wide range of structures synthesised over the past few decades are covered, from the simpler cyclophanes and multi-ring aromatic structures to vases, bowls, cages and more complex multi-ring systems and 3D architectures such as “pumpkins”, interlocking chains and knots. Topics covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eprinciples of macrocycle synthesis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esimple ring compounds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003emulti-ring aromatic structures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eporphyrins and phthalocanines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecyclophanes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecrown ethers, cryptands and spherands\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecalixarenes, resorcinarenes, cavitands, carcerands, and heterocalixarenes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecyclodextrins\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecucurbiturils\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecyclotriveratylenes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003erotaxanes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecatenanes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecomplex 3D architectures, including trefoils and knots\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMacrocycles: Construction, Chemistry and\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eNanotechnology\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eApplications\u003c\/i\u003e distills the essence of this important topic for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and for researchers in other fields interested in getting a general insight into this increasingly important class of molecules.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003ePreface.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e1.1. Simple ring compounds.\u003cbr\u003e 1.2. Three dimensional aliphatic carbon structures.\u003cbr\u003e 1.3. Annulenes.\u003cbr\u003e 1.4. Multi-ring aromatic structures.\u003cbr\u003e 1.5. Porpyrins and phthalocanines.\u003cbr\u003e 1.6. Conclusions.\u003cbr\u003e References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Cyclophanes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e2.1. Introduction to cyclophanes.\u003cbr\u003e 2.2. Cyclophanes with one aromatic system and aliphatic chain.\u003cbr\u003e 2.3. Cyclophanes with more than 1 aromatic ring.\u003cbr\u003e 2.4. Napthalenophanes and other aromatic systems.\u003cbr\u003e 2.5. Cyclophanes containing heteroaromatic systems.\u003cbr\u003e 2.6. Ferrocenophanes.\u003cbr\u003e References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Crown ethers, cryptands and other compounds.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e3.1. Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e 3.2. Crown ethers.\u003cbr\u003e 3.3. Simple complexes with crown ethers.\u003cbr\u003e 3.4. Azacrowns, cyclens and cyclams.\u003cbr\u003e 3.5. Crowns containing other heteroatoms.\u003cbr\u003e 3.6. Lariat and bibracchial crown ethers.\u003cbr\u003e 3.7. Cryptands.\u003cbr\u003e 3.8. Spherands.\u003cbr\u003e 3.9. Combined and multiple systems.\u003cbr\u003e 3.10. Applications of crown ethers and related compounds.\u003cbr\u003e 3.11. Conclusions.\u003cbr\u003e References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Calixarenes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e4.1. Introduction to calixarenes.\u003cbr\u003e 4.2. History of the calixarenes.\u003cbr\u003e 4.3. Structures of calixarenes.\u003cbr\u003e 4.4. Chemical modification of calixarenes.\u003cbr\u003e 4.5. Complexes with calixarenes.\u003cbr\u003e 4.6. Bis- and multicalixarenes.\u003cbr\u003e 4.7. Oxacalixarenes, azacalixarenes and thiacalixarenes.\u003cbr\u003e 4.8. Resorcinarenes - synthesis and structure.\u003cbr\u003e 4.9. Cavitands and carcerands.\u003cbr\u003e 4.10. Uses of calixarenes and conclusions.\u003cbr\u003e References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Heterocalixarenes and calixnaphthalenes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e5.1. Introduction to heterocalixarenes and calixnaphthalenes.\u003cbr\u003e 5.2. Calixnaphthalenes.\u003cbr\u003e 5.3. Tropolone based macrocycles.\u003cbr\u003e 5.4. Calixfurans.\u003cbr\u003e 5.5. Calixpyrroles.\u003cbr\u003e 5.6. Calixindoles, calixpyridines and calixthiophenes.\u003cbr\u003e 5.7. Conclusions.\u003cbr\u003e References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Cyclodextrins.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e6.1. Introduction to cyclodextrins.\u003cbr\u003e 6.2. Complex formation by cyclodextrins.\u003cbr\u003e 6.3. Cyclodextrins of other sizes.\u003cbr\u003e 6.4. Modification reactions of cyclodextrins.\u003cbr\u003e 6.5. Selectivity of cyclodextrins.\u003cbr\u003e 6.6. Multiple cyclodextrin systems.\u003cbr\u003e 6.7. Polymeric cyclodextrins.\u003cbr\u003e 6.8. Cyclodextrins combined with other macrocyclic systems.\u003cbr\u003e 6.9. Therapeutic uses of cyclodextrins.\u003cbr\u003e 6.10. Other uses of cyclodextrins.\u003cbr\u003e 6.11. Conclusions.\u003cbr\u003e References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Cyclotriveratylenes and cryptophanes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e7.1. Introduction to cyclotriveratrylenes and cryptophanes.\u003cbr\u003e 7.2. Synthesis of cyclotriveratrylenes.\u003cbr\u003e 7.3. Modification of cyclotriveratrylenes.\u003cbr\u003e 7.4. Synthesis of optically active cyclotriveratrylenes.\u003cbr\u003e 7.5. Modification of the bridging groups.\u003cbr\u003e 7.6. Modification of the aromatic rings with organometallic groups.\u003cbr\u003e 7.7. Selective binding applications of cyclotriveratrylenes.\u003cbr\u003e 7.8. Analogues of CTV.\u003cbr\u003e 7.9. Cryptophanes - synthesis and structure.\u003cbr\u003e 7.10. Cryptophanes - chemical modification.\u003cbr\u003e 7.11. Complexes with cryptophanes.\u003cbr\u003e 7.12. Cryptophane\/Xenon complexes.\u003cbr\u003e 7.13. Other uses of cryptophanes.\u003cbr\u003e 7.14. Hemicryptophanes.\u003cbr\u003e 7.15. Conclusions.\u003cbr\u003e References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Cucurbiturils.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e8.1. Introduction to cucurbiturils.\u003cbr\u003e 8.2. Complexation behaviour of simple cucurbiturils.\u003cbr\u003e 8.3. Modification of cucurbiturils.\u003cbr\u003e 8.4. Uses of cucurbiturils.\u003cbr\u003e 8.5. Hemicucurbiturils.\u003cbr\u003e 8.6. Conclusions.\u003cbr\u003e References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Rotaxanes and catenanes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e9.1. Introduction to rotaxanes and catenanes.\u003cbr\u003e 9.2. Rotaxanes.\u003cbr\u003e 9.3. Rotaxanes as molecular machines.\u003cbr\u003e 9.4. Thin films of rotaxanes.\u003cbr\u003e 9.5. Polyrotaxanes.\u003cbr\u003e 9.6. Catenanes.\u003cbr\u003e 9.7. Switchable catenanes.\u003cbr\u003e 9.8. Catenanes on surfaces.\u003cbr\u003e 9.9. Polycatenanes and catenated polymers.\u003cbr\u003e 9.10. Natural catenanes.\u003cbr\u003e 9.11. Conclusions.\u003cbr\u003e References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Other supermolecular systems, molecular motors, machines and nanotechnological applications.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e10.1. Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e 10.2. Other molecular systems.\u003cbr\u003e 10.3. Molecular devices, motors and machines.\u003cbr\u003e 10.4. Conclusions.\u003cbr\u003e References.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Macrocycles : Construction, Chemistry and Nanotechnology Applications distils the essence of this important topic for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and for researchers in other fields who are interested in getting a general insight into this increasingly important class of molecules.”  (\u003ci\u003eChimie Nouvelle\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 March 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Figures aside, the book provides a good introduction to novices in the field and points readers to the key references in the macrocyclic chemistry.”  (\u003ci\u003eChemistry World\u003c\/i\u003e, 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eDr Frank Davis\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCranfield University, UK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dr Davis is a research fellow at Cranfield University, specialising in the biochemical and supramolecular aspects of electrochemistry. As well as pursuing academic research he has undertaken contract research for organisations such as Unilever Research (Port Sunlight), ITM Power Ltd (Sheffield), Timestrip (Hitchen) and DEFRA, and spent a 4-year research post within Gillette UK  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessor Séamus Higson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCranfield University, UK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Séamus Higson is Professor of Bio- and Electro-Analysis at Cranfield University which he joined in August 2002. His previous career spans academic departments of chemistry, medicine and materials science and this is reflected in his research. Professor Higson also serves within an advisory and \/ or consultative capacity for a number of public bodies and also acts as Technical Director for Microarray Ltd - a company formed upon science and patents originating from his group. His current research is primarily focussed towards practical implementation of electro analytical science and analytical biochemistry for biomedical, environmental and industrial process control applications.\u003c\/p\u003e  Macrocyclic molecules contain rings made up of seven or more atoms. They provide building blocks for synthesizing precise two or three dimensional structures – an important goal in nanotechnology. For example, they can be used to develop nanosized reaction vessel, cages, switches and shuttles, and have potential as components in molecular computers as switches, nano-valves and logic gates. They also have applications as catalysts and sensors.  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMacrocycles: Construction, Chemistry and Nanotechnology Applications\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential introduction to this important class of molecules and describes how to synthesize them, their chemistry, how they can be used as nanotechnology building blocks, and their applications. A wide range of structures synthesized over the past few decades are covered, from the simpler cyclophanes and multi-ring aromatic structures to vases, bowls, cages and more complex multi-ring systems and 3D architectures such as “pumpkins”, interlocking chains and knots. Some of the molecular classes covered include simple ring compounds, three dimensional aliphatic carbon structures, annulenes, multi-ring aromatic structures, porphyrins and phthalocyanines, cyclophanes, crown ethers, cryptands, spherands, calixarenes, resorcinarenes, cavitands, carcerands, heterocalixarenes, calixnaphthalenes, cyclodextins, cyclotriveratylenes, cryptophanes, cucurbituris, rotaxanes and catenanes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMacrocycles: Construction, Chemistry and nanotechnology Applications\u003c\/i\u003e distills the essence of this important topic for undergraduate and postgraduates students, and for researchers in other fields who are interested in getting a general insight into this increasingly important class of molecules.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989550252261,"sku":"NP9780470714638","price":70.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470714638.jpg?v=1761784558","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/macrocycles-isbn-9780470714638","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}