Multi-functional, low symmetry Pd2L4 nanocage libraries**
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Author(s)
Lewis, James EM
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Although many impressive metallo-supramolecular architectures have been reported, they tend towards high symmetry structures and avoid extraneous functionality to ensure high fidelity in the self-assembly process. This minimalist approach, however, limits the range of accessible structures and thus their potential applications. Herein is described the synthesis of a family of ditopic ligands wherein the ligand scaffolds are both low symmetry and incorporate exohedral functional moieties. Key to this design is the use of CuI-catalysed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) chemistry, as the triazole is capable of acting as both a coordinating heterocycle and a tether between the ligand framework and functional unit simultaneously. A common precursor was used to generate ligands with various functionalities, allowing control of electronic properties whilst maintaining the core structure of the resultant cis-Pd2L4 nanocage assemblies. The isostructural nature of the scaffold frameworks enabled formation of combinatorial libraries from the self-assembly of ligand mixtures, generating a statistical mixture of multi-functional, low symmetry architectures.
Date Issued
2021-02-01
Date Acceptance
2021-01-01
Citation
Chemistry: A European Journal, 2021, 27 (13), pp.4454-4460
ISSN
0947-6539
Publisher
Wiley
Start Page
4454
End Page
4460
Journal / Book Title
Chemistry: A European Journal
Volume
27
Issue
13
Copyright Statement
2021The Authors.Chemistry -A EuropeanJournalpublishedby Wiley-VCHGmbH. This is an openaccessarticle underthe termsof the CreativeCommons AttributionNon-Commercial License,whichpermitsuse, distribu-tion and reproduction in any medium,providedthe original work is proper-ly citedand is not usedfor commercialpurposes
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Subjects
Science & Technology
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chemistry
cages
combinatorial library
metallo-supramolecular
self-assembly
asymmetrical
M12L24 MOLECULAR SPHERES
COORDINATION-COMPLEXES
CAGES
BINDING
CLICK
GUESTS
CONSTRUCTION
STRATEGY
DISCRETE
LIGANDS
Publication Status
Published