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Metallogels from Coordination Complexes, Organometallic, and Coordination Polymers.
Parthasarathi Dastidar1, Sumi Ganguly2, Koushik Sarkar2
1Department of Organic Chemistry, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, 2A & 2B Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata, 700032, West Bengal, India. ocpd@iacs.res.in.
Chemistry, an Asian Journal
|July 14, 2016
Summary
This review explores the design of metallogelators, which are crucial for creating metal-containing supramolecular gels. It highlights key developments in metallogelator design for diverse applications.
Area of Science:
- Supramolecular Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Coordination Chemistry
Background:
- Supramolecular gels form 3D networks of gelator molecules immobilizing solvents.
- Metallogels incorporate metal ions or nanoparticles into the gel network.
- Research in metallogels is rapidly expanding due to their significance and potential applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the design principles of metallogelators.
- To provide insights into recent advancements in metallogelator development.
- To focus on metallogelators derived from discrete coordination complexes, organometallic compounds, and coordination polymers.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of metallogelator design strategies.
- Analysis of supramolecular interactions (hydrogen bonding, π-π stacking, van der Waals, halogen bonding).
- Examination of metal incorporation methods (coordinated ions, cross-linking nodes, nanoparticles).
Main Results:
- Metallogelators can be designed using discrete coordination complexes, organometallic gelators, and coordination polymers.
- Supramolecular interactions play a vital role in stabilizing the metallogel network.
- Various metal incorporation strategies lead to diverse metallogel properties.
Conclusions:
- The design of metallogelators is a key area in supramolecular chemistry.
- Understanding metallogelator design is essential for advancing metallogel applications.
- This review offers a focused perspective on current metallogelator development.
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