Molecular ligand-stabilized

In this communication we have reported the synthesis and characterization of different types of surface modified MCM-41 type pure-silicate and alumino-silicate materials. Simultaneous incorporation of thio- and amino-propyl groups was also achieved. There is tremendous potential in this field as these materials itself can be used as supra-molecular ligand in complexation with a metal ion. They can also be potentially used as host for different nano-cluster stabilization. 

In the rest of this book we will be examining in more detail ligands, metal-ligand assembly and the consequences. These include molecular shape, stability, properties and how we can measure and interpret these. Further, we will look at metal complexes in place -in nature and in commerce, and speculate on the future. Overall, the intent is to give as broad and deep an overview as is both reasonable and proper in an introductory text. Pray continue. 

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