Coordination Polymers: Design, Analysis and Application

The study of coordination polymers covers a diverse area. Coordination polymers have received increasing interest due to their fascinating architectures and topologies, as well as their potential applications as functional materials in fields including catalysis, separation and magnetism.The second edition of Coordination Polymers will reflect cutting-edge advances in this fast-paced field. The aim is to provide a flavour of each aspect of coordination polymers whilst introducing the important concepts and developments using carefully selected examples. It covers the design and synthesis, as well as properties and applications of porous, acentric and chiral, reactive, redox active and conductive, and luminescent coordination polymers.Written in the style of a tutorial review, the book is suitable for students and researchers in polymer chemistry, crystal engineering, physical chemistry, materials science and inorganic chemistry.Review of the first edition:Batten is one of the world's leading experts in this area and not surprisingly the topic is beautifully and clearly presented...written in an easy-to-read, informal style...the book will be a valuable resource not only to those working in the field but also to the novice who is attempting to become acquainted with this burgeoning area of chemical research. Chemistry in Australia, Vol 76, No 3 April 2009