title: Classification of coordination polygons and polyhedra according to their mode of self-assembly.
abstract: This work extends techniques for the controlled formation of synthetic molecular containers by metal-mediated self-assembly. A new classification system based on the self-assembly of such species is proposed. The system: 1) allows a systematic identification of suitable acceptor-donor combinations, 2) widens the variety of design possibilities available, 3) allows a ready comparison of the self-assembly of different compounds, 4) reveals useful commonalities between different compounds, 5) aids in the development of novel architectures, and 6) permits identification of systems capable of being switched back-and-forth between architectures.
authors.affiliation: Division of Molecular Science, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Victoria, Australia. g.swiegers@molsci.csiro.au
authors.forename: G F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Swiegers
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Malefetse