POLYMERIC 2-DIMENSIONAL AND 3-DIMENSIONAL TRANSITION-METAL COMPLEXES COMPRISING SUPRAMOLECULAR HOST-GUEST SYSTEMS

Based on a synthetic strategy, extended anionic, homo-and bimetallic o xalato-bridged transition-metal compounds with two-(2D) and three-dime nsional (3D) connectivities can be synthesized and crystallized. There by, the choice of the templating counter ions will determine the cryst al chemistry. The aim of this synthetic, supramolecular approach is to exploit host-guest solids, where each component contributes its own p hysical characteristics. The two entities could behave independently, resulting in composite properties, or they may interact in a synergist ic way, potentially leading to new physical phenomena.