Zinc(II) Carboxylate Coordination Polymers with Versatile Applications

This review considers the applications of Zn(II) carboxylate-based coordination polymers (Zn-CBCPs), such as sensors, catalysts, species with potential in infections and cancers treatment, as well as storage and drug-carrier materials. The nature of organic luminophores, especially both the rigid ca...

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Published in:Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) Switzerland), 2023-01, Vol.28 (3), p.1132
Main Authors: Vasile Scaeteanu, Gina, Maxim, Catalin, Badea, Mihaela, Olar, Rodica
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acids
Analysis
Biological activity
carboxylate
Catalysts
coordination polymer
Coordination polymers
Data collection
Drug carriers
Drug delivery
Hydrocarbons
Lewis acid
Ligands
Literature reviews
Luminescence
Magnetism
Morphology
Pollutants
Polymers
Properties
Proteins
Review
sensor
Sensors
storage
VOCs
Volatile organic compounds
Wastewater
Zinc
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Summary:This review considers the applications of Zn(II) carboxylate-based coordination polymers (Zn-CBCPs), such as sensors, catalysts, species with potential in infections and cancers treatment, as well as storage and drug-carrier materials. The nature of organic luminophores, especially both the rigid carboxylate and the ancillary N-donor bridging ligand, together with the alignment in Zn-CBCPs and their intermolecular interaction modulate the luminescence properties and allow the sensing of a variety of inorganic and organic pollutants. The ability of Zn(II) to act as a good Lewis acid allowed the involvement of Zn-CBCPs either in dye elimination from wastewater through photocatalysis or in pathogenic microorganism or tumor inhibition. In addition, the pores developed inside of the network provided the possibility for some species to store gaseous or liquid molecules, as well as to deliver some drugs for improved treatment.
ISSN:1420-3049
1420-3049
DOI:10.3390/molecules28031132