This book chronicles the history and development of cucurbiturils. It provides a general introduction and a field-wide overview of the synthesis, properties and applications of cucurbiturils.

Beginning with a chronicled history in the development of the once little-known peculiarity to the forefront of supramolecular chemistry, followed by an in depth look at the preparation, properties and host-guest chemistry, the title showcases the uses of cucurbiturils in chemistry, materials science and biology.

An essential resource for both new and experienced researchers, as it provides an overview of the diverse applications, new methodologies and research, as well as challenges in the field.

Contents:Introduction: History and DevelopmentCucurbiturils: Syntheses, Structures and PropertiesHost–Guest Chemistry of Cucurbit[n]urilsCucurbit[n]urils as Molecular Containers and Their ApplicationsSupramolecular Systems Built with CucurbiturilsApplication of Cucurbiturils in Materials ScienceBiological Applications of CucurbiturilsApplications of Cucurbit[7]uril-Ultrahigh–Affinity Host–Guest Complexes Perspectives: Outstanding Challenges and Opportunities
Readership: Any researcher working in the Cucurbituril field, especially researchers new to the field. 
Cucurbiturils;Supramolecular Chemistry;Self-Assembly;Molecular Recognition;Macrocycles;Host-Guest Chemistry;Nanomaterials0Key Features:Kimoon Kim is one of the pioneers in the cucurbiturils fieldThis book is related to theme of the 2016 Nobel Prize in chemistryNo other book devoted Cucurbiturils existsIncreasing interest in cucurbiturils over the past 20 years

Ilha Hwang