1. Edition - February 2009
155.- Euro
2009. VIII, 316 Pages, Hardcover
- Monograph -
ISBN-10: 3-527-32263-9
ISBN-13: 978-3-527-32263-3 - Wiley-VCH, Weinheim






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Short description
Drawing on reports published since 2005, this is the only monograph to cover the latest advances concerning the properties of calixarenes of various structures, while highlighting promising applications in science and new technologies.

From the contents
Introduction

PART I: General Characteristics of Calixarenes

REACTIVITY OF CALIXARENES
Functionalization of the Narrow Rim
Functionalization of the Wide Rim
Functionalization of Both Rims
Bridging of Calixarenes
Other Reactions of Calixarenes
PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF CALIXARENES
Selected Physicochemical Properties of Calixarenes
Crystallographic Studies of Calixarenes
Calculations of Calixarene Structures
CHIRAL CALIXARENES
CALIXARENE ASSEMBLIES
THE ROLE OF CALIXARENES IN BIOLOGICAL PROCESSES
Antibacterial and Antiviral Calixarenes
Transmembrane Systems of Biologically Active Calixarenes
Calixarenes Binding Proteins, Nucleotides, and Nucleic Acids
Calixarenes of other Biological Activities
APPLICATIONS OF CALIXARENES
Calixarene Sensors
Calixarene Catalysts
Nanoparticles Coated with Calixarenes
Other Applications of Calixarenes

PART II: Inclusion Complexes of Calixarenes and Calixcrowns

INCLUSION COMPLEXES OF CALIXARENES WITH NEUTRAL AND CHARGED SPECIES
Inclusion Complexes of Calixarenes with Neutral Molecules
Inclusion Complexes of Calixarenes with Anions
Inclusion Complexes of Calixarenes with Ion Pairs
Inclusion Complexes of Calixarenes with Cations
Inclusion Complexes of Calixarenes with Fullerenes
Inclusion Complexes of Calixarenes with Gases
INCLUSION COMPLEXES OF CALIXARENES WITH METAL IONS
Inclusion Complexes of Calixarenes with Alkali and Transition Metal Ions
Inclusion Complexes of Calixarenes with Lanthanides and Actinides
Use of Calixarenes in the Solvent Extraction of Metal Ions
Calixarenes as Sensors for Metal Ions
Calixarene Metal Complexes as Catalysts
INCLUSION COMPLEXES OF CALIXCROWNS WITH METAL IONS
Inclusion Complexes of Calixcrowns with Alkali Metal Ions
Use of Calixcrowns in the Solvent Extraction of Metals
Calixcrowns as Sensors for Metal Ions

PART III: Supramolecular Calixarene Structures and Related Systems

CAVITANDS
Simple Cavitands
Deep Cavitands
CAPSULES
Calixarene-Based Capsules
Cavitand-Based Capsules
CALIXARENE NANOTUBES AND HELICES
Calixarene Nanotubes
Calixarene Helices
CALIXARENE SUPRAMOLECULAR ASSEMBLIES
Calixarene Assemblies with TTF Units
Calixarene Assemblies with Polymers
Calixarene Molecular Machines
Calixarene Molecular Actuators

PART IV: Resorcinarenes

RESORCINARENES
Synthesis of Resorcinarenes
Reactivity of Resorcinarenes
Physicochemical Properties of Resorcinarenes
Cavitands
Capsules
Inclusion Complexes of Resorcinarenes
The Role of Resorcinarenes in Biological Processes
Applications of Resorcinarenes