Supramolecular chemistry: Functional structures on the mesoscale

Supramolecular chemistry deals with the chemistry and collective behavior o f organized ensembles of molecules. In this so-called mesoscale regime, mol ecular building blocks are organized into longer-range order and higher-ord er functional structures via comparatively weak forces. As one of the moder n frontiers in chemistry, supramolecular chemistry heralds many promises th at range from biocompatible materials and biomimetic catalysts to sensors a nd nanoscale fabrication of electronic devices.