Coordination Polymers

Coordination polymers are large, intricate structures made from metal ions connected by organic molecules. Imagine metal ions as central hubs that link together with organic linkers, forming repeating patterns that extend in one, two, or three dimensions. These materials tend to have unique properties like porosity, flexibility, or conductivity, making them useful in areas such as gas storage, catalysis, and sensing. Their architecture is determined by the way the metal ions and organic molecules coordinate (bind) with each other, creating structured networks that can be tailored for specific technological applications.