Coordination-Polymer Nanotubes and Spheres: A Ligand-Structure Effect

摘要

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers (CPs) exhibit a high level of structural tailorability. The rich coordination chemistry of metal ions with multi-dentate ligands offers versatility from both the structural and functional aspects. The molecular structures of the formed complexes dictate the formation, organization, and function of discretely defined assemblies at the micrometer scale. In addition, the applied assembly process and reaction parameters also play key roles.