This dissertation is concerned with the chemistry of the hexarhenium selenide cluster and its use as a synthetic building block. Two themes underlay the research presented here: (1) to create of novel supramolecular arrays and (2) to provide possible solutions to problems associated with the synthesis of inorganic-organic hybrid materials. Star-shaped scaffolding was used to develop a molecular Tinkertoy kit containing pieces which incorporate a variety of angles. Further functionalization of a molecular Tinkertoy based upon TPyP by incorporation of metal ions was discussed and examined along with the new electrochemical and photophysical properties observed. A new metallodendrimer motif containing clusters a the core, within the branches, and on the periphery was developed and discussed. Also addressed is the hitherto unseen electrochemical communication between [Re6(μ3-Se)8]2+ clusters bridged by an organic moiety. Possible solutions to problems involved with the synthesis of inorganic-organic hybrid materials were provided, as well as a demonstration-of-feasibility synthesis demonstrating the successful copolymerization of [Re6(μ3-Se)8]2+ vinylpyridine derivative with styrene.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:arizona.edu/oai:arizona.openrepository.com:10150/280382 |
| Date | January 2003 |
| Creators | Roland, Bryan K. |
| Contributors | Zheng, Zhiping |
| Publisher | The University of Arizona. |
| Source Sets | University of Arizona |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text, Dissertation-Reproduction (electronic) |
| Rights | Copyright © is held by the author. Digital access to this material is made possible by the University Libraries, University of Arizona. Further transmission, reproduction or presentation (such as public display or performance) of protected items is prohibited except with permission of the author. |
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