Pseudohalides regulated diverse helicity in copper(II) coordination polymers derived from a bis(aminoethoxy) ligand

Template synthesis, DNA binding, antimicrobial activity, Hirshfeld surface analysis, and 1D helical supramolecular structure of a novel binuclear copper(ii) Schiff base complex

“…Such helical molecules have been designed and assembled by the selection of basic components such as the coordination geometry of metal ions, the binding site of donating atoms, and the length of spacers. [16][17][18] Single stranded helical structures are the most commonly observed form compared to double and triple stranded structures, either with enantiopure or achiral ligands. The secondary structure of helical complexes is determined by weak metal-ligand covalent interactions, halide ions such as iodide and supramolecular interactions such as hydrogen bonding and p/p stacking.…”