Supramolecular and electrical properties of ruthenium-based organometallic gels

Abstract

A novel organometallic gel whose molecular building block contains either one (Ru1) or two Ru (Ru2) atoms is presented and for the latter molecule, its supramolecular properties in solution investigated. Its electrical characterization revealed that when Ru1is used to form an organometallic gel, such a gel becomes highly sensitive to the presence of common organic solvent, while when a Ru2 gel is employed the solvent modified electrical performances are preserved over days.