Reactivity in organised assemblies

Abstract

This report reviews the 2011 literature on reactivity in organised assemblies in aqueous systems. The basic scope of the report is broadly as before, and this year’s themes are as follows: (1) reactivity in micelles, including medium effects and compartmentalisation, micelle-assisted catalysis and functionalised amphiphiles, (2) DNA-based approaches to influencing reactivity, including DNA-templated reactions and DNA-based catalysis, and (3) nanoparticle-based assemblies for use in catalysis, including modulation of nanoparticle catalysis through thermoresponsive polymer shells and nanoparticle-supported catalysts.