Supramolecular Chemistry: Concepts and Prospects

Author: (French) Jean-Marie Lehn (Lehn J-M.)
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Publishing Date: 2002-07-01
Features: This book is a masterpiece by Professor Jean-Marie Lehn, the Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry and the "Father of Supramolecular Chemistry." Supramolecular chemistry is the chemistry "beyond the molecule" and is closely related to life sciences, material sciences, and other fields. It is widely recognized as an important direction for the development of chemistry in the 21st century. This book is not a comprehensive review of the field of supramolecular chemistry but primarily provides a detailed explanation and elaboration of its fundamental concepts, presenting the colorful world of supramolecular chemistry to readers. It also elaborates on the groundbreaking and epoch-making concepts first proposed by the author, such as molecular information theory and molecular intelligence. After reading this book, readers can clearly see the development thread of supramolecular chemistry and understand how Professor Lehn developed a well-defined and rigorously structured discipline from fragmented and vague concepts and ideas. The book is concise and thought-provoking, making it a classic in supramolecular chemistry. It is suitable for students and professionals in various fields of chemistry, as well as related disciplines such as physics, material sciences, and life sciences.