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Advances in applied supramolecular technologies 2021-2025
Dominick E Balderston1, Elba Feo2, Anamaria Leonescu3
1University of Kent, Canterbury CT2 7NH, UK. J.R.Hiscock@Kent.ac.uk.
Chemical Society Reviews
|September 4, 2025
Summary
Supramolecular chemistry is advancing beyond elegant designs to create commercially viable products. This review highlights 2021-2025 progress in applying molecular self-assembly to real-world challenges.
Area of Science:
- Supramolecular chemistry, focusing on molecular self-assembly via non-covalent interactions.
Background:
- Historically, supramolecular systems, though elegant, lacked practical applications.
- A shift is occurring towards translating fundamental supramolecular understanding into commercial products.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review advancements in applied supramolecular chemistry from 2021-2025.
- To inspire researchers to bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and commercialization.
- To highlight the translational potential of supramolecular chemistry for real-world problem-solving.
Main Methods:
- Review of scientific literature and patents published between 2021 and 2025.
- Analysis of trends in the application of supramolecular chemistry principles.
- Identification of commercially viable innovations derived from molecular self-assembly.
Main Results:
- Significant progress in developing practical applications of supramolecular chemistry.
- Emergence of supramolecular systems with tangible commercial value.
- Increased focus on translational research and market-ready innovations.
Conclusions:
- Supramolecular chemistry is increasingly demonstrating its real-world utility.
- The field is transitioning towards impactful commercial applications.
- Continued research in applied supramolecular chemistry is crucial for addressing global challenges.
