Proton-conducting supramolecular metallogels from the lowest molecular weight assembler ligand: a quote for simplicity

TitleProton-conducting supramolecular metallogels from the lowest molecular weight assembler ligand: a quote for simplicity
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsSaha, S, Schoen, E-M, Cativiela, C, Diaz, DDiaz, Banerjee, R
JournalChemistry-A European Journal
Volume19
Issue29
Pagination9562-9568
Date PublishedJUL
ISSN0947-6539
KeywordsCopper, low-molecular-weight ligands, metallogels, proton conductivity, supramolecular chemistry
Abstract

Oxalic acid has been proven to be the lowest molecular weight organic ligand able to form robust supramolecular metallogel networks in the presence of metal salts. In particular, two novel multifunctional metallogels were readily prepared at room temperature by simple mixing of stock solutions of Cu-II acetate monohydrate or Cu-II perchlorate hexahydrate and oxalic acid dihydrate. Formation of different polymorphs and unprecedented proton conduction under anhydrous conditions were also demonstrated with some of these materials.

DOI10.1002/chem.201204542
Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign)Foreign
Impact Factor (IF)5.696
Divison category: 
Physical and Materials Chemistry