Organometallic dendron

CpFe+ -Induced Activation of Ethoxytoiuene in the One-Pot Synthesis of a Phenol Dendron by Triple-Branching and Synthesis of Organometallic Dendrons... 

PBE dendrons coordinate to the surface of II-VI semiconductor nanocrystals (e.g., CdSe [33] and CdSe/ZnS core/shell structure [34, 35]) to modulate the photoluminescence of the nanocrystals [32]. Trioctylphosphine oxide (TOPO)-capped II-VI semiconductor nanocrystals of several-nanometers diameter have been synthesized by a pyrolysis reaction of organometallics in TOPO [33-35]. The capping ligand (TOPO) can be replaced by stronger ligands such as thiol compounds [36], suggesting that dendrons bearing sulfur atom(s) at the focal point replace TOPO as well. 

The Van Koten group has developed an interesting approach to the assessment of the permeability of nanofiltration membranes for the application of metallodendrimer catalysts in membrane reactors. They have selectively grafted dendrons to organometallic pincers with sensory properties and have used these as dyes in a colorimetric monitoring procedure. 

Pitto-Barry A, Barry NPE, Zava O, Deschenaux R, Dyson PJ, Therrien B (2011) Encapsulation of pyrene-functionalized poly(benzyl ether) dendrons into a water-soluble organometallic cage. Chem Asian J 6 1595-1603... 

Montilla, R, Galindo, A., Andres, R. et al. (2006) Carbosilane dendrons as solubilizers of metal complexes in supercritical carbon dioxide. Organometallics, 25,4138-43. 

There has been considerable interest directed toward the synthesis of organometallic star polymers and dendrimers in recent years (see Dendronized Polymers). The production of highly ordered, highly branched organometallic materials is of importance due to their electronic, optical, and biomedical applications (224-232). 

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