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Published on: July 12, 2016
Properties and emerging applications of mechanically interlocked ligands
James E M Lewis1, Marzia Galli1, Stephen M Goldup1
1Chemistry, University of Southampton, University Road, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK. s.goldup@soton.ac.uk.
Abstract:
Mechanically interlocked molecules have a long and rich history as ligands thanks to the key role coordination chemistry has played in the development of high yielding passive template syntheses of rotaxanes and catenanes. In this Feature Article, we highlight the effect of the mechanical bond on the properties of metal ions bound within the sterically hindered environment of the macrocycle cavity, and discuss the emerging applications of interlocked ligands in catalysis, sensing and supramolecular materials.
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