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Science 29 March 2002:
Vol. 295. no. 5564, pp. 2403 - 2407
DOI: 10.1126/science.1069197
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Synthesis Beyond the Molecule

D. N. Reinhoudt,* M. Crego-Calama

Weak, noncovalent interactions between molecules control many biological functions. In chemistry, noncovalent interactions are now exploited for the synthesis in solution of large supramolecular aggregates. The aim of these syntheses is not only the creation of a particular structure, but also the introduction of specific chemical functions in these supramolecules.

Laboratory of Supramolecular Chemistry and Technology; MESA+ Research Institute and Faculty of Chemical Technology, University of Twente, Post Office Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, Netherlands.
*   To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: d.n.reinhoudt{at}ct.utwente.nl

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Science. ISSN 0036-8075 (print), 1095-9203 (online)