Recent advances in CdII coordination polymers: Structural aspects, adaptable assemblies, and potential applications

In the past few years, CdII coordination polymers have received much attention due to their diverse structures and interesting properties. This mini-review presents a short summary of the structural styles for such metal-organic networks based on their extended dimensions. Moreover, the influence factors on assemblies and some potential applications will also be commented.

Graphical AbstractThe recent progress of CdII coordination polymers is briefly reviewed in the aspects of their diverse structures, adjustable assemblies, and potential applications.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideResearch Highlights► CdII can adopt flexible coordination numbers and geometries. ► CdII coordination polymers show diverse network structures. ► Assembly of CdII coordination polymers may be sensitively influenced. ► CdII coordination polymers have potentially applications.