The Bis-Salphen Zn(II) Unit: A Versatile Building Block for Self-Assembled Heteroleptic Coordination Cages | Synapse
February 26, 2026Open Access
The Bis-Salphen Zn(II) Unit: A Versatile Building Block for Self-Assembled Heteroleptic Coordination Cages
Key Points
The goal is to explore the synthesis and properties of heteroleptic coordination cages made from the Bis-Salphen Zn(II) unit.
Designed Bis-Salphen Zn(II) coordination units.
Investigated self-assembly processes to form heteroleptic cages.
Characterized the properties of synthesized coordination cages.
Successfully synthesized a range of heteroleptic coordination cages.
Demonstrated control over cavity properties and multifunctionality of the cages.
Revealed potential applications in material science and catalysis.
Abstract
Heteroleptic coordination cages enable not only a high control over the cavity properties but also multifunctionality. However, their synthesis is far from trivial and often relies on precious 4d and...