Ciardelli F., Tsuchida E., Wöhrle D. (eds.) Macromolecule-Metal Complexes

Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 1996. — 332 p. — ISBN: 978-3-642-64642-3Macromolecular Metal Complexes (MMC) are essential for life on earth. Different MMCs regulate energy conversion in photosynthesis, multi-electron transfer and catalysis in cofactors and enzymes, gas transport in blood and other processes. Activity and selectivity is controlled strongly by specific structural arrangements of macromolecules and metals partly surrounded by a ligand. One field of research concentrates on the structure and function of biological macromolecular metal complexes. With better understanding of these systems increasing interest has developed in recent years for synthetic MMCs. This has been accompanied by more intensive research on low molecular weight metal complexes, organo-metallics and metal clusters.
This book attempts to provide for the first time an integrated coverage of various scientific aspects of MMC and their applications. The book includesthe fundamental aspects on structure, synthesis and formation as well as different activities and properties. We are sure that MMC will more and more arouse the interest of chemists, physicists, biologists, physicians and engineers. Therefore it is necessary to provide knowledge of the state of the art regarding fundamental aspects, applications and trends.Introduction and Fundamental Aspects
Macromolecular Metal Complexes
Types, Formation and Structural Features of MMC
Properties and Application of MMC
Aim of the Book
Synthesis and Structure of Macromolecular Metal Complexes
Main Structural Principles of Formation and Characteristics of Macromolecular Metal Complexes
Type I: Metal Complexes Bound to Macromolecular Carriers via Ligands or Metal Ions
Type II: Metal Complexes and Metals as Part of a Polymer Chain or Network
Type III: Metal Complexes, Zero-Valent Metals and Metal Clusters Physically Connected with Macromolecular Compounds
Polymer Metal Complexes in Living SystemsOverview of Ligands Present in Living Systems
Metal Ions Occurring in Biological Systems
Applications of Metal Complexes in Living SystemsElectronic Processes in Macromolecular Metal Complexes
Ion-Conductive Materials of Macromolecules
Transport Phenomena and Separation of Small Molecules
Assembled Porphyrins and Oxygen Coordination
Catalysis in Macromolecular Metal Complexes
Recent Advances in Oxidative Polymerization Through Multielectron Transfer
Photoinduced Electron Transport of Macromolecular Metal Complexes
Photoinduced Electron Transport in Solution
Photoinduced Electron Transport at Solid/Liquid Interface
Conduction and Photoinduced Behavior in Solid Macromolecular Metal Complexes
Outlook
Structure of MMC
Properties and Applications of MMC