A new type of multilayer system-silver(I) complexes of polycyclic aromaticcompounds

A new type of silver(I) coordination complex derived from silver(I) perchlo rate (or triflate) and polycyclic aromatic compounds is reviewed. Structura l studies by single-crystal X-ray diffraction have shown that all compounds contain extended one- to three-dimensional structures in which several met al atoms are sandwiched between two fused polycyclic systems. Special atten tion is paid to the combination of the plasticity of the metal ion, coordin ative versatility of the aromatic ligand, solvent effect and the nature of the counteranions for designing metal complexes with a wide range of infini te frameworks. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights reserved.