Metal complexes with polymeric ligands: modular synthesis of multifunctional materials for applications in biomedicine and nanotechnology

Polymeric metal complexes exhibiting useful properties were prepared by chelating macroligands to labile and inert metal ions. The specific structures elucidated through this method, as well as potential applications for these complexes are described. By carefully selecting the appropriate metal ion and polymer, these materials can be tuned for a host of applications in fields ranging from biomedicine to nanotechnology.