Recent developments in the supramolecular chemistry of terpyridine-metal complexes.
This critical review describes recent developments in the field of supramolecular chemistry of terpyridine-metal complexes. The synthesis and characteristics of single as well as multiple homo- and heterometallic complexes is discussed. Furthermore, complexes containing fullerenes, biological building blocks, extended aggregates of different architectures as well as rings are presented. A special emphasis is placed upon the properties (e.g. redox properties, luminescence etc.) of functional systems. Potential applications in optical nano-devices, molecular storage units, molecular switches and solar cells are discussed.
Hofmeier
Harald
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Laboratory of Macromolecular Chemistry and Nanoscience, Eindhoven University of Technology and Dutch Polymer Institute, The Netherlands.
Schubert
Ulrich S
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D006860:Hydrogen Bonding; D007495:Iridium / Q000737:chemistry; D007501:Iron / Q000737:chemistry; D008024:Ligands; D046911:Macromolecular Substances; D008670:Metals / Q000737:chemistry*; D015394:Molecular Structure; D009942:Organometallic Compounds / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D011725:Pyridines / Q000737:chemistry*; D012428:Ruthenium / Q000737:chemistry
D008024:Ligands; D046911:Macromolecular Substances; D008670:Metals; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D011725:Pyridines; D007495:Iridium; D012428:Ruthenium; D007501:Iron