Coordination chemistry of 1,3,5-triaza-7-phosphatricyclo[3.3.1.1]decane (PTA) and derivatives. Part III. Variations on a theme: novel architectures, materials and applications

This review paper covers the recent (2010-2017) synthetic modifications of the water soluble cage-like aminophosphine ligand 1,3,5-triaza-7-phosphatricyclo[3.3.1.1]decane (PTA) and their application in coordination chemistry, with a focus on applications in the fields of selected catalytic processes, 1D-3D materials and mention to novel use as anticancer and antimicrobial agents in medicinal inorganic chemistry.