Modern terpyridine chemistry / Ulrich S. Schubert, Harald Hofmeier, George R. Newkome.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface. 1 Introduction. References. 2 Syntheses of Functionalized 2,2′:6′,2″-Terpyridines. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Basic Synthetic Strategies. 2.3 Synthesis of 2,2′:6′,2″-Terpyridine Derivatives. 2.4 Summary and Outlook. References. 3 Chemistry and Properties of Terpyridine Metal Complexes. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Synthetic Strategies. 3.3 Mononuclear Bisterpyridine Ruthenium Complexes. 3.4 Chiral Complexes. References. 4 Metallo-Supramolecular Terpyridine Architectures. 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 Dyads and Triads. 4.3 Supramolecular Assemblies. 4.4 Cycles. 4.5 Fullerene Terpyridine Complexes. 4.6 Complexes Containing Biochemical Groups. References. 5 New Functional Polymers Incorporating Terpyridine Metal Complexes. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Polymers with Terpyridine Units in the Side Chain. 5.3 Biopolymers and Terpyridine Metal Complexes. References. 6 Functional 3-D Architectures Based on Terpyridine Complexes. 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 Dendrimers Containing Terpyridine Metal Complexes in the Dendrimer Core. 6.3 Dendrimers Containing Bisterpyridine Complexes as Non-Core Connectors. 6.4 Dendrimers Containing Bisterpyridine Complexes at the Surface. 6.5 Micelles Composed of Terpyridine-Complex-Containing Polymers. 6.6 Resins and Beads Modified with Terpyridine. References. 7 Surfaces Modified with Terpyridine Metal Complexes. 7.1 Introduction. 7.2 Assemblies and Layers. 7.3 Surface Catalysts. 7.4 Photoactive Materials. References. Subject Index.