Functional coordination polymers based on redox-active tetrathiafulvalene and its derivatives

This review article focuses on the development of coordination polymers based on tetrathiafulvalene and its derivatives. We aim to demonstrate novel opportunities for these coordination polymers in terms of their architectures and potential applications. The review is presented in five general sections according to the type of coordinating functional group in the organic linkers. Synthetic approaches, structural analyses, as well as physical and chemical properties are presented for each example. Valuable potential applications and perspectives for these novel materials are also discussed. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.