Photoactive carbon monoxide-releasing coordination polymer particles

We report the synthesis of photoactive carbon monoxide-releasing coordination polymer particles through the assembly of Mn(i) carbonyl complexes with bis(imidazole) ligands. The use of Mn(i) carbonyl complexes as metallic nodes in the coordination network avoids the potential for aggregation-induced self-quenching, favouring their use in the solid state.

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We have synthesized photoactive carbon monoxide-releasing coordination polymer particles by assembling Mn(i) carbonyl complexes with bis(imidazole) ligands. The use of Mn(i) carbonyl complexes as metallic nodes in the coordination network allows for their solid-state application without concerns of self-quenching.