Supramolecular chemistry is a diverse and dynamic area that embraces new concepts. While new ideas are frequently communicated through oral presentations and informal conversations, the written literature often lacks the opportunity to express the rationale and forward-looking context.

By editing a thematic issue of the Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry on the topic of emerging directions, we intend to provide a venue for both new and more established researchers alike to present their work with added context and connection to the broader vision of the new direction.

Any and all topics encompassed that can be described as an emerging direction in supramolecular chemistry are ideal for this thematic issue. We hope that this collection stimulates the continued evolution of the field by capturing and disseminating the vision behind the new ideas that might otherwise be lost in the fleeting moments of academic discourse.

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