Tetrahedral metal-organic cages (molecular capsules) have shown interesting applications due to their well defined cavities capable of encapsulating guest molecules. This study encompasses the design, synthesis and application of a new class of metal-organic cages. A novel synthetic method for the preparation of M4L4 face-capped tetrahedral cages through subcomponent self-assembly was employed to generate face-capped cages with different cavity sizes. Subsequently, the host-guest chemistry and magnetic properties of the cages were explored.

Host-guest chemistry and magnetic properties of a new class of metal-organic face-capped capsules

244th National Meeting (2012)

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