摘要
The properties of coordination complexes are dictated by both the metals and the ligands.The use of molecular receptors as second-sphere ligands enables significant modulation of the chemical and physical properties of coordination complexes.In this minireview,we highlight recent advances in functional systems based on molecular receptors as second-sphere coordination ligands,as applied in molecular recognition,synthesis of mechanically interlocked molecules,separation of metals,catalysis,and biomolecular chemistry.These functional systems demonstrate that second-sphere coordination is an emerging and very promising strategy for addressing societal challenges in health,energy,and the environment.
基金
The authors thank Northwestern University(NU)for their support of this work,which was also funded by the Center for Sustainable Separation of Metals(CSSM)and part of a National Science Foundation(NSF)Center for Chemical Innovation(CCI):grant number CHE1925708.
