M(12)L(24) spheres with endo and exo coordination sites: scaffolds for non-covalent functionalization.
M12L24 spherical complexes incorporating 24 free pyridine rings on their interior or exterior surfaces were synthesized via the self-assembly of tridentate tris(pyridine) ligands with Pd(2+) ions. Coordination of secondary metal ions in the interior of the spherical framework was achieved through interactions of 24 Ag(+) ions with the free endo pyridine rings.
Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan.
Kate
K
Harris
Qing-Fu
QF
Sun
Sota
S
Sato
Makoto
M
Fujita