Metal-Based Molecular Functional Materials - From Discrete Metal Complexes to Supramolecular Assembly, Nanostructures and Functions

Abstract

Platinum(II) complexes have been extensively explored in previous years due to their intriguing chromphoric and aggregation properties. The introduction of supramolecular assembly components involving non-covalent interactions could lead to other dimensions of unlimited possibilities and opportunities. In this review, the utilization of this class of complexes in supramolecular assembly and various functions will be discussed. Examples include applications in ion-binding, solvent-induced aggregation, nucleic acid-induced aggregation responsive materials and light harvesting molecular devices. The unique features for this class of complexes could also be attributed to their versatile emissive excited states that are strongly affected by subtle changes in the local environment.