Syllabus

From molecular to supramolecular chemistry: factors leading to strong binding, hydrogen bonding and stacking interactions. Molecular models of biological receptors, biomimetic chemistry, design, synthesis and binding studies of synthetic receptors. Metal guided self assembly reactions, molecular knot with double helical complexes of Cu(I). Self assembly of polynuclear metal complexes. New molecular receptors: crown ethers, siderophores, cyclophanes, cyclodextrin and their application in specific recognition processes. Anion coordination chemistry and recognition. Supramolecular reactivity and catalysis, supramolecular devices. Introduction to polymer chemistry: Introductory concepts, definition, common system chemistry and classification of polymers, synthetic and natural polymers, types of polymerization, addition, condensation, co-ordination and ring opening polymerization, Preparation, properties and uses of some important thermoplastic (i.e. PE, PVC, Teflon, PS, PMMA)and thermosetting resins (i.e. Phenolic resin, Amino resin and Epoxy resin), natural and synthetic rubbers, Fibers (i.e. Nylons, PAN, Polyurethanes). Polymer Characterization: molecular weight studies and molecular weight distribution, poly dispersive index, determination of molecular weight of polymers. Polymer behavior, crystalline and thermal behavior, Glass transition temperature, factor influencing glass transition. Polymerization techniques: bulk, solution, emulsion, and suspension polymerization, polymer colloids and polymer solution. Thermodynamics aspect of Polymerization, Stereo Chemistry and mechanism of polymerization: free radical, cationic and anionic polymerization. Relevant aspects of physical properties of polymer systems, rheological properties, polymer processing, processing techniques i.e. molding, casting, extrusion and, calendaring techniques. Polymer degradation and stabilization, biological degradation of polymers. Polymers & environments, environmental pollution by polymers. From molecular to supramolecular chemistry: factors leading to strong binding, hydrogen bonding and stacking interactions. Metal guided self-assembly reactions, molecular knot with double helical complexes of Cu(I), Self-assembly of polynuclear metal complexes, Molecular receptors: crown ethers, siderophores, cyclophanes, cyclodextrin and their application in specific recognition processes, Supramolecular reactivity and catalysis, supramolecular devices.

To teach the very basics of supramolecular and macromolecular chemistry

To develop the basic understanding of the chemical aspect to the natural and artificial supramolecules

To teach the students about natural and synthetic supramolecules and their mechanism of action

This course displays the basic differences between supramolecule and macromolecule along with their applications

CO1: Acquire knowledge on non-covalent interactions between molecules and how these interactions brings the change in life
CO2: Understand the fundamental principles behind various types of non-covalent interactions, including ionic, non-ionic or covalent interactions.
CO3: Gain knowledge of natural and artificial supramolecules and their applications in biological and chemical reactions
CO4: Analyze and compare the macromolecules on the basis of their structure and properties (physical and chemical)
CO5: To assess the suitability, advantages, and limitations of different polymeric compounds

J.W. Steed, J. L.Atwood, Supramolecular Chemistry, Wiley

H.W. Roesky, Rings, Clusters & Polymers of the main group & Transition Elements, Elsevier

J. W. Nicolson, The chemistry of polymers, RSC

Jonathan W. Steed and Jerry L Atwood, Supramolecular Chemistry, Wiley