Metal-Organic Polyhedra (MOPs), a subclass of molecular cages, are porous materials constructed via self-assembly of metal clusters coordinated by organic linkers. Strategic design of MOPs through pairing the desired metal and ligand functionality can open doors to many diverse applications. Our aim is to develop robust rhodium and copper paddlewheel-based MOPs for use as homogeneous catalysts. These MOPs will initially be examined for reversible guest binding to determine cage stability. Isolating the stable dirhodium paddlewheel MOP allows access to a variety of catalysis applications. Synthesizing the copper MOPs using photoactive ligands paves the way for applications for this MOP in photocatalysis.<br/>

Metal-organic polyhedra: Solution-phase cages for homogeneous catalysis

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