BASIC CONCEPTS OF SUPRAMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY CourseCode: 4051Degree: Master's in Molecular Nanoscience and NanotechnologyFaculty of Experimental SciencesYear: Year 1 of Master's in Molecular Nanoscience and NanotechnologySemester: FallType: RequiredLanguage: SpanishECTS credits: 3Lecture: 3Laboratory: 0Hours: 75Directed: 0Shared: 0Autonomous: 0Subject matter: Basic Concepts of Supramolecular ChemistryModule: CoreDepartment: Course instructors are responsible for the course content descriptions in English.DescriptionBasic knowledge related to supramolecular chemistry as a tool for constructing complex systems from well-defined units, the bottom-up approach: molecular self-assembly and self-association, molecular topology, molecular devices (molecular interrupters, logical doors, sensors), biological examples of self-assembly and self-association and molecular recognition, molecular biomachines.FacultyNameCoordinatorLectureLaboratorySASTRE SANTOS, ANGELA■■■Professional interestCompetencies and learning outcomesSpecific competenciesAcquire the necessary knowledge and skills in order to follow future doctoral-level training in nanoscience and nanotechnology.Capability of students from one area of knowledge (e.g., physics) to communicate and interact scientifically with colleagues from other areas of knowledge (e.g., chemistry) in the resolution of problems arising in molecular nanoscience and nanotechnology.Understand the methodological approaches used in nanoscience.Acquire conceptual knowledge of supramolecular chemistry necessary for designing new nanomaterials and nanostructures.Acquire conceptual knowledge of self-assembly and self-organization processes in molecular systems.Know the main biological and medical applications of this area.ContentsLecture topicsTeaching unitsBasic concepts in supramolecular chemistry: non-covalent interactions nature; ion, molecule and biomolecule recognition; molecular self-assembly and self-association: biological examples; kinetics and thermodynamics aspectsBinding constants. Concept. Measurement of binding constant: techniques. Stoichiometry, job plot.Interactions with Alkali Metals and Transition Metals.Molecular topology: catenanes, rotaxanes and knots.Nanoparticle synthesis. Tensoactives: monolayers, micelles, vesicles and capsules.Molecular devices: molecular diads and switches, logical doors, sensors. Signal amplification and antenna effect.Course contentsBasic bibliographyAtwood, Jerry L. ed. lit / Steed, Jonathan W. ed. lit. "Encyclopedia of supramolecular chemistry". New York Marcel Dekker, 2004. Gale, Philip A. / Dehaen, W. (Wim) / Alcade, E. "Anion recognition in supramolecular chemistry [electronic resource] /". Berlin ; Heidelberg : Springer-Verlag, c2010. Cragg, Peter J. "Supramolecular chemistry [electronic resource] : from biological inspiration to biomedical applications /". Dordrecht ; London : Springer, 2010. Rurack, Knut. / Martínez-Máänez, Ramón. "The supramolecular chemistry of organic-inorganic hybrid materials [electronic resource] /". Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, c2010. Izatt, Reed M., 1926- editor. "Macrocyclic and supramolecular chemistry : how Izatt-Christensen Award winners shaped the field /". Complementary bibliographyLinksSoftwareMethodology and gradingGradingWritten exam