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- ItemDevelopment of a molecular toolbox for multifunctional lanthanide-based supramolecular materials : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand. EMBARGOED until 1 July 2024.(Massey University, 2022) O'Neil, AlexUsing simple building blocks to develop functional supramolecular materials is an active area of research. To this extent the use of lanthanide ions (Ln³⁺ to direct supramolecular self-assembly with organic ligands has become a popularised method whereby the interesting photophysical properties of Ln³⁺ can be manipulated by simple modification of the organic architecture. Applications of such systems vary from solar waveguides, OLEDS, molecular sensors, contrast agents, bio-probes, security inks and barcodes. Herein, a synthetic strategy has been developed and investigated to readily functionalise the organic scaffolds 2,6-pyridinedicarboxamide (PDA) and 6-carbamoylpyridine-2-carboxcylic acid (PDC), using 1,2,3-triazole “click” chemistry.--Shortened abstract