A metal-phenolic network (MPN) is a
supramolecular coordination compound
A coordination complex consists of a central atom or ion, which is usually metallic and is called the ''coordination centre'', and a surrounding array of bound molecules or ions, that are in turn known as ''ligands'' or complexing agents. Many ...
that is derived from metal
ions and
polyphenols. MPNs adsorb to a wide variety of surfaces due to
noncovalent forces. Possible applications of MPN-based materials include drug delivery,
bioimaging, biotechnology, controlled-release fertilizers, and electrocatalysis.
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Polyphenols
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