Synthesis, characterization, electrochemistry and luminescence studies of heterometallic gold(I)–rhenium(I) alkynyl complexes

The present work provides a brief summary review of the chemistry of luminescent gold(I) alkynyls and their ability to form heterometallic complexes. A series of luminescent heterometallic gold(I)–rhenium(I) alkynyl complexes has been synthesized and characterized. Their electrochemical and photophysical properties have been studied and their emission origins elucidated.