For over 20 years, metallacrowns have been shown to be versatile recognition agents for both cations and anions. The self assembly of these species is complex and fascinating. In this presentation we will discuss how various topologies can be interconverted based on solvent selection, cation and anion composition. Time allowing, we will discuss applications of these interesting complexes for luminescence spectroscopy and single molecule magnets. Figure 1. <img src='https://acs-archive-assets2.s3.amazonaws.com/240nm/uploads/40009_gaunt_abstract_figure_1.jpg' alt='' />

Metallacrowns: Assembly and spectroscopic characteristics

247th National Meeting (2014)

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