Preparation of Photodegradable Oligomers Containing Metal–Metal Bonds Using ADMET

Synthesis of main-chain metal carbonyl organometallic macromolecules (MCMCOMs)

Synthesis of main-chain metal carbonyl organometallic macromolecules (MCMCOMs) is difficult, mainly due to the instability of metal carbonyl complexes. Despite its challenge a number of MCMCOMs has been prepared by strategically using organometallic, organic, and polymer synthetic chemistry. Main contributions to this research field were reported by the groups of Tyler, Pannell, and Wang and are briefly summarized in this article.

Photoreconfigurable polymers for biomedical applications: chemistry and macromolecular engineering

Stimuli-responsive polymers play an important role in many biomedical technologies. Light responsive polymers are particularly desirable because the parameters of irradiated light and diverse photoactive chemistries produce a large number of combinations between functional materials and associated stimuli. This Review summarizes recent advances in utilizing photoactive chemistries in macromolecules for prospective use in biomedical applications. Special focus is granted to selection criterion when choosing photofunctional groups. Synthetic strategies to incorporate these functionalities into polymers and networks with different topologies are also highlighted herein. Prospective applications of these materials are discussed including programmable matrices for controlled release, dynamic scaffolds for tissue engineering, and functional coatings for medical devices. The article concludes by summarizing the state of the art in photoresponsive polymers for biomedical applications including current challenges and future opportunities.

Tetracarbonylbis(η5-cyclopentadienyl)bis(diphenylphosphine)dimolybdenum(Mo—Mo) hexane solvate

The title compound, [Mo₂(C₅H₅)₂(C₁₂H₁₁P)₂(CO)₄]·C₆H₁₄, is a centrosymmetric Mo complex in which two Mo atoms are connected by an Mo—Mo bond [3.2072 (12) Å]. Each Mo atom is coordinated by an η⁵-cyclo­penta­dienyl ligand, two carbonyl ligands and a diphenyl­phosphine ligand in a piano-stool fashion.