Two aspects of our research targeting new applications of molecular recognition phenomena will be discussed:-Halogen bonding interactions in solution.  Interactions between electrophilic halogens and Lewis bases have generated much interest, with applications in crystal engineering, materials science and medicinal chemistry. Solution-phase thermodynamics and demonstrations of high-affinity molecular recognition will be described.-  Anion-responsive poly(squaramides).  Polyamides composed of 3,4-diaminocyclobutene-1,2-dione moieties display a selective fluorescence response to dihydrogenphosphate in competitive media. Complementary techniques support a mechanism involving cooperative aggregation upon anion binding.

Noncovalent interactions: Fundamental studies and new applications

245th National Meeting (2013)

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