Authors
Lixin Duan, Qingshu Zheng, Yifan Fan, Caiyun Fang, Tao Tu
Published in
Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany). Pages e76295. Jun 29, 2026. Epub Jun 29, 2026.
Abstract
As one of the most important pincer coordination molecules, terpyridine (Tpy) metal complexes have emerged as a vibrant research frontier in coordination chemistry, catalysis and materials science due to their unique chelation versatility and modular structural tunability. In particular, Tpy-Zn complexes exhibit exceptional photochemical and photophysical characteristics, low toxicity, and self-assembly propensity, making them a novel and versatile platform for functional material design. This review comprehensively summarizes the design strategies of various Tpy-Zn complexes and their corresponding materials, including discrete molecular complexes, supramolecular assemblies (e.g., gels, metal organic frameworks, cages) and their composites, while highlighting their recent advances in three key domains: (1) visual molecular recognition and sensing, (2) stimuli-responsive smart functional materials, and (3) photocatalytic organic transformations. Additionally, remaining synthetic obstacles, unresolved controversies in structure-property relationships, and future perspectives for the development of novel Tpy-Zn complexes are thoroughly discussed. This review aims to establish a rational design paradigm for next-generation Tpy-Zn-based functional materials, thereby providing in-depth mechanistic insights and sparking their innovative applications functional materials science.
PMID:
42371674
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