Experimental X-ray and DFT Structural Analyses of M₁₂L₈ Poly-[n]-catenanes Using exo-Tridentate Ligands.

ABSTRACT: Despite their potential applications in host-guest chemistry, there are only five reported structures of poly-[n]-catenanes self-assembled by elusive M₁₂L₈ icosahedral nanocages. This small number of structures of M₁₂L₈ poly-[n]-catenanes is because self-assembly of large metal-organic cages (MOCs) with large windows allowing catenation by means of mechanical bonds is very challenging. Structural reports of M₁₂L₈ poly-[n]-catenanes are needed to increase our knowledge about the self-assembly and genesis of such materials. Poly-[n]-catenane (1·p-CT) self-assembly of interlocked M₁₂L₈ icosahedral cages (M = Zn(II) and L =

SUBMITTER: Marti-Rujas J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9937537 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature