Organometallic Nanoparticles of PBD: Synthesis and Metal Binding Properties

Inbal Berkovich, Chemistry, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel
Sudheendran Mavila, Chemistry, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel
N. Gabriel Lemcoff, Chemistry, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel

Organic nanoparticles (ONPs) prepared via the intramolecular cross-linking of single polymer chains pose promising prospects for various applications.^1-3 We have recently developed an intramolecular single chain collapse approach for the synthesis of organometallic nanoparticles using ROMP-derived pCOD (PBD) and the direct ligand exchange of Rh(I), Ir(I) and Ni(0) complexes.^4-5 The current studies focus on the preparation of high M_w PBD with varying cis/trans content and the investigation of their binding propensity towards the organometallic cross-linkers. These studies may allow further insight into the formation of these novel compounds and help to design and synthesize more robust ONPs with new applications.

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