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The design of molecules with non-trivial topologies is an essential step in the
development of methods to mimic biological transformation in artificial systems. However, the
generation of supramolecular topologies of increasing complexity, such as [n]catenanes,
rotaxanes, knots and links, is relatively rare and challenging. Primarily, selective and quantitative
synthesis of supramolecular topologies is a formidable challenge. Template-free, non-covalent
interaction-directed coordination-driven self-assembly provides an alternative approach for
constructing non-trivial topologies in selective and quantitative manner. This review briefly
summarizes and provides a comprehensive insight into non-trivial topologies obtained via
template-free, coordination and non-covalent interaction-driven self-assembly. | 
