This critical review describes recent developments in the field of supramolecular chemistry of terpyridine-metal complexes. The synthesis and characteristics of single as well as multiple homo- and heterometallic complexes is discussed. Furthermore, complexes containing fullerenes, biological building blocks, extended aggregates of different architectures as well as rings are presented. A special emphasis is placed upon the properties (e.g. redox properties, luminescence etc.) of functional systems. Potential applications in optical nano-devices, molecular storage units, molecular switches and solar cells are discussed.
Supramolecular polymers represent a highly interesting approach towards new "smart materials". A recent strategy includes the combination of different "orthogonal" non-covalent binding sites within one polymer system. Different functionalities can be introduced in a highly defined way by controlled self-assembly processes. This feature article presents highlights in the supramolecular polymer chemistry of multiple hydrogen-bonding, metal complexation (especially of bi- and terpyridines) and host-guest interactions as well as recent advances in combining these interactions in novel polymers.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.