Progress in the study of metal–organic materials applying naphthalene diimide (NDI) ligands

1,4,5,8-naphthalenediimide (NDI) derivatives are versatile in coordination and material chemistry due to their large conjugated planar structure and special electron transfer properties. This review presents an overview of metal–organic materials derived from NDIs with their structural models, analytical techniques and potential applications outlined.

Graphical abstract. A short summary of the metal–organic materials based on 1,4,5,8-naphthalenediimides (NDIs) is presented with respect to their structural models, analytical techniques and potential applications.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload high-quality image (149 K)Download as PowerPoint slideHighlights► NDIs show versatile conformational and electronic structures. ► Metal–organic materials based on NDIs show diversified structures and applications. ► Various analytical techniques have been applied in the study of the NDIs systems.