Rational and site-selective formation of coordination polymers consisting of d10 coinage metal ions with thiolate ligands using a metal ion-doped polymer substrate

Here, we report an interfacial approach for fabricating coordination polymers (CPs) consisting of d(10) coinage metal ions with thiolate ligands on a polymer substrate. It was found that CPs were selectively formed on the polymer substrate, resulting in the formation of CP-based thin films. In addition, utilizing a mixed metal ion-doped polymer substrate leads to the formation of mixed-metal CP-based films.

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An interfacial approach for fabricating coordination polymers (CPs) consisting of d(10) coinage metal ions with thiolate ligands on a polymer substrate is reported. CPs were found to selectively form on the polymer substrate, resulting in the formation of CP-based thin films. Additionally, a mixed metal ion-doped polymer substrate leads to the formation of mixed-metal CP-based films.