Dynamic covalent chemistry , carbon

The chapter Supramolecular Information/Programming from a Boolean Perspective, Concepts delves deeper into the reversible covalent bond toolbox. The equilibration of these strong covalent bonds, often referred to as dynamic covalent chemistry, is kineticaUy slower in comparison to weaker noncovalent interactions and often requires a catalyst. An extreme example might also include the formation of carbon nanotubes and fullerenes. While not spontaneous at room temperature, carbon vapor at high temperature does assemble to form these intricate and beautiful stractures. 

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