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  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Surface Chemistry

Background:

  • Interlocked molecules are of significant interest due to their potential applications as receptors, molecular machines, and motors.
  • While complex molecular machines are well-developed in solution, their integration and operation on solid surfaces remain less explored.
  • Progress in surface-based supramolecular systems is hindered by synthetic challenges and limited characterization techniques for the solution-surface interface.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the advancements in covalently assembled interlocked architectures on solid surfaces.
  • To highlight the disparities between solution-phase and surface-based assembly of these structures.
  • To discuss the challenges and characterization techniques relevant to surface-confined supramolecular chemistry.

Main Methods:

  • Focuses on a review of existing literature on covalently assembled interlocked architectures.
  • Examines studies involving assembly on gold, silica, and polymer surfaces.
  • Compares assembly behavior and properties in solution versus on solid supports.

Main Results:

  • Covalent assembly of interlocked architectures on surfaces presents unique synthetic and characterization challenges.
  • Significant differences exist in the thermodynamic and kinetic factors governing assembly in solution compared to on solid surfaces.
  • Surface-confined interlocked molecules offer distinct properties and potential functionalities compared to their solution counterparts.

Conclusions:

  • Surface-based assembly of interlocked molecules is a developing field with unique challenges and opportunities.
  • Understanding the solution-surface interface is crucial for advancing the design and application of surface-bound molecular machines.
  • Further development of characterization techniques is needed to fully exploit the potential of surface-assembled supramolecular systems.