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All materials have their own intrinsic function which might be useful for human society. In most materials, it is usually their bulk properties which are utilized. The concept of a molecular system is derived from the understanding that the functionality of materials is based on the properties of their component molecules. The overall function of a material is the combined effect of the functions of each component molecule, and these component molecules are defined as molecular units.
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Shimidzu, T., Honda, K. (1999). Concept of a Molecular System, Molecular Unit, and Molecular Material. In: Honda, K. (eds) Functionality of Molecular Systems. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-68550-0_1
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