Supramolecular coordination cages based on bispyridyl-ligands with redox properties
by Marina Versäumer
Date of Examination:2016-06-27
Date of issue:2016-10-19
Advisor:Prof. Dr. Guido Clever
Referee:Prof. Dr. Guido Clever
Referee:Prof. Dr. Franc Meyer
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This thesis explores the self-assembly, the host-guest chemistry and the redox behavior of novel coordination double-cages based on organic bispyridyl ligands and Pd(II) metal ions. The formation of these double-cages depends on the interplay of many factors, such as solvent, temperature, metal coordination sites, length and shape of ligands, counter anions and guest molecules. These new three-dimensional architectures with nanoscopic size are of special interest for numerous potential applications, in particular for usage as molecular sensors, as nanoreactors or in photoelectronic devices.
Keywords: supramolecular chemistry; interpenetration; coordination cages; redox chemistry; phenothiazine; anthraquinone; host-guest chemistry