Finite nano-scale metallosupramolecular assemblies : design, synthesis and applications

Abstract

This thesis describes the design, synthesis and characterization of metal complexes incorporating Schiff base 'core units'. Metal-directed assembly or the use of functionalised metallo-ligands as building blocks are both employed as synthetic strategies to obtain well-defined higher-ordered discrete metallo-supramolecular assemblies. The properties and potential applications of these products have also been probed. This has included an investigation of variation of the steric nature of ligand type and the type of associated metal ion(s) and guests. This has led to systems displaying molecular recognition and interesting magnetic properties, including single molecular magnet (SMM) and spin-crossover (SCO) behaviours.

Date of Award	2018
Original language	English