Anion–π, lone pair–π and π–π interactions in VO(O2)+ complexes with one dipicolinato(2-)-N,O,O ligand and bearing picolinamidium, nicotinamidium or phenanthrolinium as counterions

Gyepes, Róbert; Pacigová, Silvia; Tatiersky, Jozef; Sivák, Michal

doi:10.1016/j.molstruc.2013.02.022

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“…The np* interaction plays a significant role in the structures of not only biomacromolecules but also materials. [78][79][80][81][82][83][84][85] There are quite extensive reports in the literature which show the existence of the np* interaction as well as its role in the supramolecular self assembly of molecules to give rise to specific structures of materials. Reedijk and co-workers have named this interaction as a new supramolecular bond.…”

Section: Significance Of the Np* Interaction In Materialsmentioning

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The n → π* interaction: a rapidly emerging non-covalent interaction

Singh

Das

2015

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys.

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This perspective describes the current status of a recently discovered non-covalent interaction named as the n → π* interaction, which is very weak and counterintuitive in nature. In this review, we have provided a brief overview of the widespread presence of this interaction in biomacromolecules, small biomolecules and materials, as well as the physical nature of this interaction explored using various experimental and theoretical techniques. It has been found that this interaction is equally important to other non-covalent interactions for the stability and specific structures of biomolecules and materials. An in-depth understanding of this interaction can help in designing more efficient functional materials as well as drugs. The review also provides a future outlook in terms of exploring the detailed functional role of this interaction in biological processes and its direct spectroscopic evidence, which other commonly known non-covalent interactions (conventional hydrogen bonding, π-hydrogen bonding, π-stacking, etc.) have.

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Section: Significance Of the Np* Interaction In Materialsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The n → π* interaction: a rapidly emerging non-covalent interaction

Singh

Das

2015

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys.

267

216

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“…Among the various types of π-interactions, the most common ones involve H-π, π-π, cation-π, anion-π, lone pair-π, π + -π, and anion-π-π interactions [1][2][3]. Among the various types of π-interactions, the most common ones involve H-π, π-π, cation-π, anion-π, lone pair-π, π + -π, and anion-π-π interactions [1][2][3].…”

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confidence: 99%