Supramolecular coordination chemistry

Cronin, L. (2006) Supramolecular coordination chemistry. Annual Reports on the Progress of Chemistry Section A: Inorganic Chemistry, 101, pp. 348-374. (doi: 10.1039/b410477n)

Abstract

Highlights include the formation of the first uranyl-based metallamacrocycles, the assembly of chiral metallocycles containing as many as 47 metal centres by cyclization of metal- and ligand-terminated oligomers under kinetic control, the formation of mesoscopic molecular polygons and capsules that can enantioselectively bind guests, and architectures that 'self-select' from a dynamic combinatorial library. Additionally, structural control on the nanomolecular scale has been demonstrated by the formation of a number of polyoxometalate systems including the self-assembly of the polyoxotungstate wheel, {W₄₀}^24-, and development of a highly charged nano-container capsule with 20 nanosized pores and channels which allow the entrance of cations like Pr and Li⁺. Finally, a high-nuclearity "Celtic-Ring" isopolyoxotungstate, [H₁₂W₃₆O₁₂₀]^12-, that captures trace potassium ions, has been discovered.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Cronin, Professor Lee
• Authors: Cronin, L.
• Subjects: Q Science > QD Chemistry
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry; University Centres > Glasgow Materials Research Initiative
• Journal Name: Annual Reports on the Progress of Chemistry Section A: Inorganic Chemistry
• ISSN: 0260-1818