Supramolecular isomerism in coordination polymers.

Coordination polymers have been emerging as a topical research field in crystal engineering, solid-state chemistry, and materials science. Considering the wide occurrence of structural and compositional diversity during self-assembly and crystallization, supramolecular isomerism represents an indication of composition control and structure prediction. Actually, supramolecular isomerism is not just an obstacle or challenge, but also a good opportunity for developing novel materials and a better understanding of self-assembly and crystal growth. This critical reviewprovides an overview of the developing knowledge, in the context of supramolecular isomerism, of the design, synthesis, and properties of coordination polymers (97 references). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]