Approaching Supramolecular Functionality

Functional molecules require a high degree of complexity which is difficult to achieve by covalent synthesis. This article discusses supramolecular approaches to the creation of larger architectures through noncovalent bonds, self‐assembly, and template strategies. It highlights selected examples for the structural and conformational control of function and attempts to identify difficulties and challenges which may arise in future. Supramolecular approaches to the creation of larger architectures through noncovalent bonds, self‐assembly, and template strategies are discussed (see scheme). Selected examples for the structural and conformational control of function and attempts to identify difficulties and challenges which may arise in future are highlighted.