Macrocyclic Main Chain MSPs

Such facets of dynamic metal-ligand binding offer a range of tunable properties in MSPs. We now discuss a selection of examples that reveals how these systems differ from typical covalent polymers and small molecule metal complexes yet combine the properties of both to form a new class of materials. 

Ag or Cu ions, (b) Schematic representation of the solvent displacement mechanism of MSP dissociation and chain mixing (Lahn and Rehahn 2001). 

The dynamic nature of the metal-ligand bond is of course one of the key features of MSPs. What makes these systems even more versatile from this point of view is 

One aspect of polyelectrolytes that has received a lot of attention in recent years is their utilization in the assembly of multilayered stmctures, which are formed via alternating adsorption of oppositely charged polymers. Using a terpy-end-capped ditopic monomer with, for example, Fe salts, Schiitte et al. (1998) demonstrated that MSPs can be utilized in a layer-by-layer assembly with polyanions such as poly(styrene sulfonate). 

Wide-angle X-ray scattering data of these films is not consistent with the phase segregation of the core and complex units, although a lamellae structure is observed 

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