Copper-Based Coordination Polymers for Catalysis and Inhibition
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Copper-based coordination polymers have emerged as versatile materials exhibiting remarkable performance in catalytic transformations and biological inhibition applications. These crystalline materials feature copper ions coordinated with organic ligands to form extended network structures that combine the advantages of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. The structural diversity, tunable porosity, and accessible metal centers make copper coordination polymers attractive candidates for various catalytic reactions including carbon dioxide conversion, organic transformations, and photocatalytic processes. Additionally, these materials demonstrate significant potential as enzyme inhibitors, particularly for urease inhibition relevant to agricultural and medical applications. This paper comprehensively examines the synthesis, structural characteristics, catalytic properties, and inhibition activities of copper-based coordination polymers. The discussion encompasses design principles, structure-activity relationships, and mechanistic insights into their catalytic and biological functions. Special emphasis is placed on how structural modifications through ligand selection and secondary building units influence catalytic efficiency and selectivity. The findings highlight the multifunctional nature of copper coordination polymers and their promising prospects for advancing sustainable chemistry and therapeutic applications.
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