Supramolecular functional materials represent an emerging class of materials that have
been governed by the supramolecular chemistry of self-assembled molecules. Such high …

The spontaneous self-organization of matters has always been one of the most fascinating
wonders in the world. Self-assembly refers to “the autonomous organization of components …

Supramolecular chemistry is a comparatively young field that to date has mainly been
focused on building a foundation of fundamental understanding. With much progress in this …

Vapochromic materials, which undergo colour and/or emission changes upon exposure to
certain vapours or gases, have received increasing attention recently because of their wide …

1.1. Scope of the Review The development of chemical sensors is a subject that continues to
fascinate chemists in academic research. Aside from the purely academic interest, there is of …

Sensors are of increasing interest since they can be applied to daily life in different areas
from various industrial sectors. As a natural nanomaterial, nanocellulose plays a vital role in …

Recently, the use of phosphorescent heavy-metal complexes as chemosensors has
attracted increasing interest due to their advantageous photophysical properties. This critical …

Metal-ligand interactions are inherent in a succession of important self-assembly strategies
used in supramolecular chemistry. To this extent, the development of chelating ligands and …

Electrochromic devices (ECDs), which can alter their color hue by external bias, have been
considered as the potential entrants for the applications in power-saving smart windows …

Recent developments (1994 to early 1999) in coordination chemistry as they relate to
luminescence-based chemical sensing are reviewed. Included are developments involving …