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1Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720, USA. yaghi@berkeley.edu.
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|July 5, 2021
Summary
The 21st century is the era of reticulated molecules, building on precise molecular design. Understanding reticular chemistry from the molecule's perspective unlocks new potential.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Chemistry
Background:
- The 20th century focused on precisely designed molecules.
- The 21st century is emerging as the era of reticulated molecules.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the power of reticulated molecules.
- To propose a new perspective for advancing reticular chemistry: the 'eye of the molecule'.
- To review the current state of reticular chemistry.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of reticular chemistry.
- Conceptual framework development.
Main Results:
- Reticulated molecules are a key development of the 21st century.
- A novel perspective, the 'eye of the molecule', is proposed to enhance reticular chemistry.
Conclusions:
- Reticular chemistry offers significant potential.
- Adopting the 'eye of the molecule' perspective can drive future advancements in the field.
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