This symposium will focus on new trends in inorganic chemistry at the interfaces of self-assembly and coordination chemistry. In recent years, the field of molecular self-assembly has undergone an explosive development making possible the creation of novel classes of compounds and materials. Coordination chemistry has made an outstanding contribution to this development, and a variety of fascinating new structures and functions have been created through the combination of self-assembly and coordination chemistry. We note that many excellent and breathtaking examples are also found in nature - in fact, this is nature's way of creating complex structures and functions! The field therefore covers many areas related not only to inorganic chemistry, but also organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, materials chemistry, surface chemistry, bioinorganic and bio-inspired chemistry, and supramolecular chemistry. Contributions from these scientific fields are welcome and we would like to provide participants with opportunities for highlighting many attractive research topics in these fields, discussing research interests, exploring potential scientific cooperation, and making enduring and valuable personal connections among active chemists. |
