CHEMIA WIĄZANIA MECHANICZNEGO NA UNIWERSYTECIE WROCŁAWSKIM

The article consists of two parts, introducing the field of mechanical bond chemistry, followed by the research activities of the Supramolecular Organic Chemistry Group at the University of Wrocław. The first, literature-based section introduces the concept of the mechanical bond, outlining its structural and chemical consequences. The main classes of mechanically interlocked molecules, i.e., rotaxanes, catenanes, and molecular knots, are briefly characterized, with particular attention given to how mechanical bonding influences their stereochemistry, reactivity, and dynamic behavior. The second part presents an overview of the Supramolecular Organic Chemistry Group, established in 2021 at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław. It summarizes the group’s history, growth, and major research interests, which focus on the design, synthesis, and investigation of novel mechanically interlocked molecules. Special emphasis is placed on ongoing projects concerning functional rotaxanes, catenanes, and dynamic systems that form the basis for exploring new types of molecular machines. The article aims to highlight both the broader significance of mechanical bond chemistry and its specific role in the current research directions developed within the Wrocław group.