NANO2/CH4/BIO1: Mechanically Interlocked Molecules: Properties and Applications

About

Molecular machines are widespread in biology and involved in many of the processes essential to life. Inspired by nature, chemists have devised sophisticated artificial molecular devices that mimic the machinery of living systems. Mechanically interlocked molecules represent a large proportion of these synthetic machines. This course explains the design, synthesis and properties of mechanically interlocked molecules, notably in the context of molecular machines

Target group

Bachelor of science in Chemistry
- Basic knowledge of organic and supramolecular chemistry

Advanced Bachelor’s students, Master’s students, PhD students and post-docs.

Course aim

After passing the course students should

Recognize different types of mechanically interlocked molecules
Understand the relationship between the structural features of mechanically interlocked molecules and their function
Design mechanically interlocked molecules with specific properties