The preparation of metallosupramolecular polymers and gels by utilizing 2,6-6is-(l'-methyl-benzimidazolyl)pyridine-metal ion interactions

J. Benjamin Beck, Stuart J. Rowan*

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

4 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Metallo-supramolecular polymers and gels have been prepared from ditopic monomer units, which consist of a 4-hydroxy-2,6bis(l'methyl- benzimidazolyOpyridine unit attached to bom ends of a polyether chain, mixed with either a transition metal ion (e.g. Co(II) or Zn(II)) or a combination of transition and lanthanoid metal (e.g. La(III), Eu(III)) ions. Such materials show dramatic reversible responses to a variety of stimuli, including thermal, mechanical, chemical and light.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMetal-Containing and Metallosupramolecular Polymers and Materials
Pages97-112
Number of pages16
Volume928
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameACS Symposium Series
Volume928
ISSN (Print)00976156

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry(all)

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'The preparation of metallosupramolecular polymers and gels by utilizing 2,6-6is-(l'-methyl-benzimidazolyl)pyridine-metal ion interactions'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this