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  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Science

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  • Matere bonds represent a novel class of noncovalent interactions.
  • These interactions involve group 7 elements (manganese, technetium, rhenium) acting as electron acceptors.
  • They are part of the σ-hole bonding family, influencing molecular self-assembly.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the physical nature and significance of matere bonds.
  • To highlight their role in supramolecular structures and advanced materials.
  • To examine their occurrence and function in biological systems.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental and theoretical investigations.
  • Analysis of supramolecular architectures in solid-state and solution phases.
  • Computational studies including molecular electrostatic potential and density functional theory.

Main Results:

  • Matere bonds are experimentally and theoretically confirmed to stabilize supramolecular structures.
  • These interactions exhibit directionality and influence structural organization.
  • Matere bonds are found in manganese-containing proteins, contributing to structural integrity and catalysis.

Conclusions:

  • Matere bonds offer a new paradigm beyond classical metal-ligand coordination.
  • They have significant potential in crystal engineering, catalysis, and the design of biomimetic systems.
  • Further research into matere bonds will drive innovation in metal-involved supramolecular chemistry.