Supramolecular assembly

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011620",
  "term": "Supramolecular assembly",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A structured aggregate of two or more molecules held together by non-covalent interactions, such as hydrogen bonding, van der Waals forces, or electrostatic interactions. These assemblies exhibit properties distinct from their individual components and are formed through self-assembly processes. Examples include micelles, vesicles, and certain polymer aggregates.",
  "synonyms": [
    "supramolecular species",
    "supramolecular structure",
    "supramolecule"
  ],
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2020, 92, 1861. 'Terminology of polymers in advanced lithography (IUPAC Recommendations 2020)' on page 1888 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2018-1215)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/supramolecular-assembly/"
}