Molecular encapsulation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007488",
  "term": "Molecular encapsulation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process of enclosing a guest molecule within a host molecule or a molecular assembly, forming a stable complex. This typically involves non-covalent interactions, such as hydrogen bonding, van der Waals forces, or hydrophobic effects. Cyclodextrins are a common class of host molecules used for molecular encapsulation.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 85, 463. 'Terminology for aggregation and self-assembly in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 470 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-12-03-12)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/molecular-encapsulation/"
}