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. 2013 Feb 21;42(4):1619-36.
doi: 10.1039/c2cs35123d. Epub 2012 Jul 13.

Functional behaviour from controlled self-assembly: challenges and prospects

Michael D Ward  1 , Paul R Raithby
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Functional behaviour from controlled self-assembly: challenges and prospects

Michael D Ward et al. Chem Soc Rev. .

Abstract

Many naturally occurring systems show us how multi-component supramolecular assemblies can generate useful functional behaviour. In this article the problems and limitations associated with achieving such behaviour in artificial multi-component assemblies is discussed, together with two examples of functions in artificial supramolecular assemblies based on (i) host-guest chemistry in cavities of cages, and (ii) light-harvesting in multi-chromophore arrays. Important challenges for the future are summarised.

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