Hierarchical assemblies of coordination supramolecules

Hierarchical assemblies of coordination supramolecules are reviewed These assemblies are self-organized by coordination supramolecules themselves or co-assemblies with other modules. By utilizing electrostatic interaction, the coordination supramolecules can be incorporated Into films, liquid crystals, micelles, and hydrogels, etc These coordination supramolecules-containing novel materials exhibit many switchabilities and other desired properties. The following contents are covered in this review. (1) coordination supramolecules of different architecture; (2) hierarchical molecular devices containing these coordination supramolecules; (3) short perspectives and conclusions (C) 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.