Molecular panel

Two reviews5,6 with approximately 34 references discuss a coordination approach to three-dimensional assemblies via molecular paneling. Families of planar exo-multidentate organic ligands (molecular panels) assemble into large three-dimensional assemblies through metal-coordination. In particular, m-protected square planar metals, (en)Pd2+ or (en)Pt2+ (en = ethylene-1,2-diamine), are very useful to panel the molecules. Metal-assembled cages, bowls, tubes, capsules, and polyhedra are efficiently constructed by this approach. 

Fnjita, M. Umemoto, K. Yoshizawa, M. Fnjita, N. Knsnkawa, T. Biradha, K. Molecular paneling via coordination. Chem. Commun. 2001, 509-518. 

Figure 10.31 Inclusion properties and reactivity of an octahedral capsule prepared by molecular paneling.29...

Figure 10.32 Molecular panels and the structures formed with Pd(en)2+ (aromatic guests shown as spacefilling representations).30...

Larger capsules prepared by the same group have been used extensively as nanoreactors in which exotic chemical species can be formed. The group has also used a molecular panel approach as shown in Fig. 3.8. These compounds are, however, too small for any biomimetic activity. 

Fujita M et al (2001) Molecular paneling via coordination. Chem Commun 509-518... 

Fig. 11 Molecular panelling , the construction of 3D shapes via the use of polygonal ligands and semi-protected metals, after Fujita et al. [61]...

Planar exo-multidentate ligands (molecular panels, e.g. 34) coordinate to palladium to give a variety of polyhedra. Molecular cages have also been assembled using ds - PdL2 comers see Self-assembled Inorganic Architectures). 

Fujita M (2000) Molecular Paneling Through Metal-Directed Self-Assembly. 96 177-202 Furlani C, Cauletti C (1978) He(l) Photo Electron Spectra of d-metal Compounds. 35 119-169... 

Molecular Paneling Through Metal-Directed Self-Assembly... 

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