Aims and Scope

The broad scope of supramolecular chemistry underpins a tremendous range of modern cutting edge research. We envisage this work to provide a series of contemporary tutorial style reviews constituting, as a whole, a progression from the basic concepts of fundamental chemistry and molecular science through to sophisticated emergent properties of complex molecular systems. Hence the readership is intended to be a wide cross-section of the chemistry community from graduate students to specialists, and also to extend to researchers and students in other related disciplines specifically those who require an understanding of the molecular basis of nanotechnology. The work will also comprise detailed, cutting-edge reviews of particular topic areas that are currently emerging.
There will be a consistent vision running throughout the series that will build on concepts introduced earlier in the work. The emphasis is on synthesizing scientific concepts and objectives rather than sub-dividing chapters into specific classes of molecule. Hence techniques and concepts that span sub-disciplines within the field will be treated in an overview fashion by acknowledged world-renowned experts represented considerable added value over a more traditional factual review style work. The work will focus particularly on explaining fundamental concepts to the non-specialist and providing invaluable practical guidance on the applications and limitations of modern instrumental techniques for addressing molecular and materials-based problems.
From final year undergraduates to distinguished Professors, we believe this approach will ensure that the work is relevant to extremely diverse and broad audience. The work will be particularly useful to researchers specializing in or becoming interested in the use of chemical and nanotechnological solutions who need to understand the basis and techniques used in the field.