Fenolatbased

Fenolatbased is a term used in chemistry and materials science to describe materials, compounds, and systems in which phenolate (fenolate) ligands or motifs form the central framework. In practice, fenolatbased designs exploit the coordination versatility and redox activity of phenolate groups to construct inorganic–organic hybrids, polymers, and networks such as metal–phenolate frameworks and poly(phenolate) backbones. The concept emphasizes the role of the phenolate center in governing reactivity, electronic structure, and functional properties.

Chemistry and structure often hinge on deprotonated phenols forming phenolate ligands that bind to metal centers or linkers in extended architectures. Fenolatbased materials can be coordination polymers, metal–organic frameworks, or conjugated polymers where phenolate or quinone/phenoxyl redox couples enable electronic communication along the structure. Synthesis methods include self-assembly of metal salts with phenolate linkers, oxidative coupling of phenol derivatives to create poly(phenolate) backbones, and the fabrication of frameworks through metal–phenolate coordination chemistry. These systems can be sensitive to oxidation, moisture, or specific redox environments, depending on substituents and metals used.

Properties typically include redox-active centers, tunable electronic and optical characteristics, and, in some cases, electronic conductivity or catalytic activity. The redox chemistry of phenolate/quinone couples can enable reversible charge storage, light absorption changes, or catalytic turnover, making fenolatbased materials of interest for energy storage, sensing, and catalysis.

Applications span catalysis, electrochemical energy storage, electrochromic devices, and environmental remediation, with ongoing research aimed at expanding library design, stability, and performance. See also phenolate, metal–organic frameworks, and polyphenol chemistry.