Debakanta Tripathy

Bio: Debakanta Tripathy is an academic researcher from Indian Institute of Technology Madras. The author has contributed to research in topics: Palladium & Chemistry. The author has an hindex of 7, co-authored 10 publications receiving 317 citations. Previous affiliations of Debakanta Tripathy include Chinese Academy of Sciences & Université de Montréal.

Palladium(II) driven self-assembly of a saturated quadruple-stranded metallo helicate

Abstract: Complexation of the bridging bidentate ligand N,N′-(pyridine-2,6-diyl)dinicotinamide, L with palladium(II) resulted in a single discrete M2L4 self-assembly, 1, in a quantitative manner. The entropically-controlled assembly of 1 resulted in a rare saturated, quadruple-stranded metallo-helicate, in which both the left-handed (M) and right-handed (P) helicates exist in the crystal structure.

Consequence of Presence and Absence of π-Clouds at Strategic Locations of Designed Binuclear Pd(II) Complexes on Packing: Self-Assembly of Self-Assembly by Intermolecular Locking and Packing

Abstract: Self-assembled binuclear coordination cages of general formula [Pd2(N–N)2(L)2](X)4, 1a/b–4a/b are prepared by the combination of N,N′-bis(m-pyridyl)urea, L, with a variety of cis-protected palladium(II) components, Pd(N–N)(X)2. The cis-protecting units “N–N” employed for the synthesis of 1–4 are ethylenediamine (en), tetramethylethylenediamine (tmeda), 2,2′-bipyridine (bpy), and 1,10-phenanthroline (phen), respectively. The term “X” stands for nitrate and perchlorate for a and b, respectively. The assemblies are characterized by NMR and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) techniques, and in some cases (i.e., 1a, 2b, 3b, 4a, and 4b) the structures are confirmed by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The conformations of bound L in the crystal structures of all the Pd(II) complexes are found to be syn-syn. The influence of the presence and absence of π cloud at the cis-protecting units on the crystal packing has been studied in detail. In the packing of [Pd2(phen)2L2](NO3)4, 4a, one unit of [Pd...

Toppled Molecular-Domino Sets by Self-Assembly of Self-assembly: The π-Polymers

Abstract: A series of designed binuclear palladium(II)-based self-assemblies, [Pd2(en)2(L)2](NO3)4, 1a; [Pd2(tmeda)2(L)2](NO3)4, 2a; [Pd2(bpy)2(L)2](NO3)4, 3a; and [Pd2(phen)2(L)2](NO3)4, 4a, are synthesized. These complexes are obtained in good to excellent yields by equimolar combination of the nonchelating bidentate ligand bis(4-pyridylmethyl)piperazine, L, with the corresponding cis-protected palladium(II) component, that is, Pd(N-N)(NO3)2, under suitable reaction conditions. The cis-protecting N-N units used are ethylenediamine (en), tetramethylethylenediamine (tmeda), 2,2′-bipyridyl (bpy), and 1,10-phenanthroline (phen). The complexes 1a–4a are well-characterized by 1H NMR, H–H COSY, and HSQC, and the molecular compositions have been established by ESI-MS. The molecular structures are confirmed for the complexes [Pd2(tmeda)2(L)2](ClO4)4, 2b; [Pd2(bpy)2(L)2](ClO4)4, 3b; and [Pd2(phen)2(L)2](NO3)4, 4a, by the single-crystal X-ray diffraction technique. In the cases of the complexes 3b and 4a, the crystal packin...

Self-assembled coordination cages based on banana-shaped ligands

Abstract: The combination of pyridyl ligands and square-planar Pd(II) or Pt(II) cations has proven to be a very reliable recipe for the realization of supramolecular self-assemblies. This tutorial review deals with the design, synthesis and host–guest chemistry of discrete coordination cages built according to this strategy. The focus is set on structures obeying the formula [PdnL2n] (n = 2–4). The most discussed ligands are bent, bis-monodentate bridges having their two donor sites pointing in the same direction. The structures of the resulting cages range from simple globules over intertwined knots to interpenetrated dimers featuring three small pockets instead of one large cavity. The cages have large openings that allow small guest molecules to enter and leave the cavities. Most structures are cationic and thus favour the uptake of anionic guests. Some examples of host–guest complexes are discussed with emphasis on coencapsulation and allosteric binding phenomena. Aside from cages in which the ligands have only a structural role, some examples of functional ligands based on photo- and redox-active backbones are presented.

Supramolecular transformations within discrete coordination-driven supramolecular architectures

Abstract: In this review, a comprehensive summary of supramolecular transformations within discrete coordination-driven supramolecular architectures, including helices, metallacycles, metallacages, etc., is presented. Recent investigations have demonstrated that coordination-driven self-assembled architectures provide an ideal platform to study supramolecular transformations mainly due to the relatively rigid yet dynamic nature of the coordination bonds. Various stimuli have been extensively employed to trigger the transformation processes of metallosupramolecular architectures, such as solvents, concentration, anions, guests, change in component fractions or chemical compositions, light, and post-modification reactions, which allowed for the formation of new structures with specific properties and functions. Thus, it is believed that supramolecular transformations could serve as another highly efficient approach for generating diverse metallosupramolecular architectures. Classified by the aforementioned various stimuli used to induce the interconversion processes, the emphasis in this review will be on the transformation conditions, structural changes, mechanisms, and the output of specific properties and functions upon induction of structural transformations.

Molecular architectures of multi-anthracene assemblies

Abstract: Anthracene, with its molecular panel-like shape and robust photophysical behaviour, is a versatile building block that is widely used to construct attractive and functional molecules and molecular assemblies through covalent and non-covalent linkages. The intrinsic photophysical, photochemical and chemical properties of the embedded anthracenes often interact to engender desirable chemical behaviours and properties in multi-anthracene assemblies. This review article focuses on molecular architectures with linear, cyclic, cage, and capsule shapes, each containing three or more anthracene subunits.