Functional Nanomaterials Prepared by Nanoarchitectonics-Based Supramolecular Assembly

Abstract

Recently, we have introduced the new concept of nanoarchitectonics to traditional supramolecular self-assembly to promote the development of the bottom-up approaches. The concept of nanoarchitectonics can be developed using synergic contributions of technical innovations such as atomic/molecular-level control, chemical nanofabrication, and self-and field-controlled organization. This concept might be applied to inorganic, organic, biochemical, and other systems, beyond the levels of substance, material, and system regardless of their dimensions i.e., macro, micro, or nano scale. In this chapter, recent examples of research on functional nanomaterials prepared by nanoarchitectonics-based supramolecular assembly are explained. These examples are classified according to their scale, (i) molecular-level nanoarchitectonics, (ii) microscale assembly, (iii) macroscopic materials with internal nanostructures.

Two-dimensional crystal engineering using halogen and hydrogen bonds: towards structural landscapes

“…As well as a fundamental interest in understanding molecular organization on surfaces, such physisorbed self-assembled monolayers are intensively investigated due to their importance in bottom-up nanofabrication methods. 7 , 8 …”

Highly Ordered Co‐Assembly of Bisurea Functionalized Molecular Switches at the Solid‐Liquid Interface

“…[2][3] It is widely acknowledged that self-assembled materials that mimic the intricacy of natural systems will enable next generation technologies in diverse fields ranging from renewable energy and smart materials to advanced medicine. [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] One of the most burgeoning research areas in the context of mimicking the dynamic functions of natural systems is that of artificial molecular switches, motors and machines. [12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21] Inspired by the efficiency of complex biological systems and supported by the advances in synthetic chemistry, chemists have fabricated artificial systems comprising mechanically interlocked molecules, [13,[22][23] molecular motors [24] and molecular switches [17,[25][26][27] capable of executing functions reminiscent of those of their biomolecular counterparts.…”

“…For decades, researchers have aspired to build artificial materials via molecular self‐assembly that rival the complexity and perfection of natural systems [2–3] . It is widely acknowledged that self‐assembled materials that mimic the intricacy of natural systems will enable next generation technologies in diverse fields ranging from renewable energy and smart materials to advanced medicine [4–11] …”