Metal-containing molecular rectangles: synthesis and photophysical properties

Arene Ruthenium Cages: Boxes Full of Surprises

“…[22] Despite their relative simplicity, molecular rectangles are more difficult to obtain than symmetrical polygons. Simultaneous mixing of two different connector ligands with metal corners does not favour the formation of the desired rectangle.…”

Construction of molecular rectangles with titanium–oxo clusters and rigid aromatic carboxylate ligands

“…[8][9][10][11] But the structures of molecular rectangles are relatively difficult to assemble and very few reports are known to date. 12 Stang and co-workers successfully synthesized a nanoscopic molecular rectangle by the selfassembly of a pre-designed Pt-based molecular clip and symmetrical dipyridyl ligands. 13 Furthermore, it still remains a challenge to prepare polymetallic components containing molecular rectangles.…”

Self‐Assembly of Oxamidato‐Chelated ReI‐ and MnI‐Based Flexible Dinuclear Horse‐Stirrup‐Like Metallacycles

“…[27,30] Owing to their efficacy in different fields such as luminescent sensors, imaging, and photocatalytic CO 2 reduction, Re I -based complexes continue to attract considerable interest for various modern applications. [32][33][34][35] Although the supramolecular chemistry of rhenium has evolved tremendously, the true potential of its congener manganese remains unrealized. In particular, a mere handful of self-assembled discrete metallacyclic systems with fac-Mn(CO) 3 cores have been reported.…”