Syntheses, Characterizations, and Applications of Molecular Metal Wires

Abstract : This is the final report of a project on extended metal atom chains, a unique category of metal wires. Our long-term research interests focus on EMACs (Extended Metal Atom Chains), a unique category of molecular metal wires. A prototypical EMAC is a linear chain of transition metals wrapped helically by four oligo- -pyridylamido anions. Explored in this AOARD project are novel ligands utilized to synthesize EMACs which inherit interesting physical chemistry, such as crystallographic, structural, magnetic, electrochemical, and electric conductive properties.