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Transformation Network Culminating in a Heteroleptic Cd6L6L'2 Twisted Trigonal Prism
Dawei Zhang1, Tanya K Ronson1, Lin Xu1,2
1Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, United Kingdom.
Journal of the American Chemical Society
|May 2, 2020
Summary
Researchers developed a network of metallosupramolecular assembly transformations using subcomponent displacement. This allows switching between structures like helicates, tetrahedrons, and a novel trigonal prism, enabling selective guest uptake.
Area of Science:
- Supramolecular Chemistry
- Coordination Chemistry
- Materials Science
Background:
- Metallo-supramolecular assemblies exhibit tunable functions through structural transformations.
- Controlling these transformations is key to designing responsive materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a network of transformations between 3D metallosupramolecular assemblies.
- To demonstrate the use of subcomponent displacement for directed structural interconversion.
- To access novel supramolecular architectures and their functional properties.
Main Methods:
- Subcomponent displacement strategy utilizing amines, aldehydes, and di(2-pyridyl)ketone.
- Systematic investigation of reactivity to direct transformation pathways.
- Characterization of resulting metallosupramolecular structures.
Main Results:
- A network of transformations between helicates, tetrahedrons, and a unique heteroleptic cadmium(II) twisted trigonal prism (Cd6L6L'2) was established.
- The relative reactivities of organic components directed the flow through the transformation network.
- Selective host-guest complexation was achieved by converting specific supramolecular hosts.
Conclusions:
- The developed network enables predictable and diverse transformations between metallosupramolecular architectures.
- This strategy allows for the design of new structures and the control of their functions, including selective guest binding.
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