Miniemulsion polymerization as a versatile tool for the synthesis of functionalized polymers

• Daniel Crespy and
• Katharina Landfester

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2010, 6, 1132–1148, doi:10.3762/bjoc.6.130

• copolymerized with styrene to yield functionalized particles [34][35] and their uptake by cells was studied [34]. In general, with increased functional groups, an increase in the uptake into cells could be observed. Copolymer particles of styrene and acrylic acid were used to encapsulate a platinum(II) complex

Functional properties of metallomesogens modulated by molecular and supramolecular exotic arrangements

• Alessandra Crispini,
• Mauro Ghedini and
• Daniela Pucci

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2009, 5, No. 54, doi:10.3762/bjoc.5.54

• ligand extensively used in the synthesis of cyclometallated iridium(III) and platinum(II) derivatives [46][47] but whose reactivity towards Pd(II) centres is unexplored. This kind of ligand has been functionalised with a chiral group such as a cholesteryl ester unit, introduced as terminal substituent in

• soft materials with non-conventional structures. Platinum(II) and Zinc(II) For the less explored Pt(II) and Zn(II) metal centres versatile 2,2′-bipyridines have been selected since they are well-known building blocks for the formation of inorganic functional nanomaterials [51]. The complexation of non