Two Unusual 3D POM-Ag Frameworks with Tetragonal and Dodecagonal Helical Channels

Trapping a [W10O32]6- decatungstate anion in an Ag44 nanowheel

Compound [Ag 44 (W 10 O 32 )(S t Bu) 24 (CF 3 COO) 8 ](CF 3 COO) 6 ·6H 2 O ( 1 ) was synthesized through the one-pot method, which is the first case of isolating a new silver thiolate cluster containing a [W 10 O 32 ] 6- template which transforms from WO 4 2- polyoxoanion through a self-assembly process. The anionic nature of the reduced [W 10 O 32 ] 6- template and the effective silver-oxygen interaction contribute to the formation of the Ag 44 nanowheel in 1 . The luminescence, photocatalytic activity and electrochemistry properties of 1 were studied.

Polyoxometalate-based metal–organic frameworks for heterogeneous catalysis

POM-based MOFs simultaneously possessing the virtues of POMs and MOFs exhibit excellent heterogeneous catalytic properties.

Self-Assembly of Ag+/[PW11NbO40]4- Complexes in Nonaqueous Solutions

Self-assembly between Ag⁺ and [PW₁₁NbO₄₀]^4- in N- and O-donor solvents (nitriles and amides) has been studied. In the case of dimethylformamide (DMF), formation of a yellow [Ag₄(DMF)₁₂][PW₁₁NbO₄₀] (1a) metastable phase and a colorless [Ag₄(DMF)₁₀][PW₁₁NbO₄₀] (1) stable phase was observed. In acetonitrile (CH₃CN), the product was [Ag(CH₃CN)₄]₂{[Ag(CH₃CN)₃]₂[PW₁₁NbO₄₀]} (2a). By contrast, [SiW₁₂O₄₀]^4- of the same size and charge as [PW₁₁NbO₄₀]^4- produces [Ag(CH₃CN)₃]₄[SiW₁₂O₄₀] (3a). Partial desolvation of 2a and 3a leads to Ag₄[PW₁₁NbO₄₀]·7.5CH₃CN (2) and Ag₄[SiW₁₂O₄₀]·7.5CH₃CN (3), respectively. The CH₃CN molecules in the structure of 2 are labile, and this compound was used as the starting material to study solvent-exchange processes in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), dimethylacetamide (DMA), diethylformamide (DEF), and benzonitrile (PhCN) solutions. These solvent reactions yield [Ag(DMA)₄][Ag₃(DMA)₆][PW₁₁NbO₄₀] (4), [Ag₂(NMP)₄(CH₃CN)]₂[PW₁₁NbO₄₀]·1.3NMP (5a), [Ag₂(NMP)₅]₂[PW₁₁NbO₄₀] (5b), Ag₄[PW₁₁NbO₄₀]·9.5DEF (6), and [Ag(PhCN)₄]₂[{Ag(PhCN)₃}₂PW₁₁NbO₄₀] (7). All products were isolated and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction (except for 2 and 3), IR, elemental analysis, and thermogravimetric analysis techniques. The O-donor solvents favor polynuclear, solvent-bridged cationic aggregates. In the case of DMF, DMA, and DEF discrete, tri- and tetranuclear polycations are observed, while in the case of NMP, the formation of infinite polycationic structures takes place. By contrast, the N-donor solvents (CH₃CN and PhCN) favor mononuclear cations, which can exist either as distorted tetrahedral, isolated [Ag(Solv)₄]⁺ cations or as pseudotriangular {Ag(Solv)₃}⁺ units, additionally coordinated to a polyoxometalate. Screening of the luminescent properties for solid samples of 1-7 revealed that only 5a/5b and 7 are emissive. In particular, the sample containing 5a and 5b demonstrates long-lived phosphorescence with a 30 ms lifetime.

Synthesis and photo-/electro-catalytic properties of Keggin polyoxometalate inorganic–organic hybrid layers based on d10 metal and rigid benzo-diazole/-triazole ligands

Unusual hepta- and nona-nuclear copper/silver complexes were introduced into different Keggin cluster leading to 2-D hybrid layers, which exhibit merit photo- and electro-catalytic properties.

Two unusual 3D honeycomb networks based on Wells–Dawson arsenomolybdates with d10 transition-metal-pyrazole connectors

Two unusual 3D honeycomb networks based on Wells–Dawson arsenomolybdates were first reported, which have highly efficient catalytic ability for the degradation of organic dyes under UV irradiation and obvious electrocatalytic activities for the reduction of H₂O₂.

An Effective Strategy To Construct Novel Polyoxometalate-Based Hybrids by Deliberately Controlling Organic Ligand Transformation In Situ

Deliberately controlling organic ligand transformation in situ has remained a challenge for the construction of polyoxometalate (POM)-based inorganic-organic hybrids. In this work, four POM-based hybrids assembled from an in situ bifurcating organic ligand-[Cu2(DIBA)4](H3PMo12O40)·6H2O (1), [Cu2(DIBA)4](H4SiW12O40)·6H2O (2), [Ag(HDIBA)2](H2PMo12O40)·2H2O (3), [Ag3(HDIBA)2(H2O)][(P2W18O62)1/2]·4H2O (4) (DIBAH = 3,5-di(1H-imidazol-1-yl) benzoic acid)-have been designed and obtained under hydrothermal conditions. Compounds 1 and 2 are isostructural, displaying a three-dimensional (3D) 2-fold interpenetrating framework with two types of channels, and the bigger channels are occupied by Keggin polyoxoanions and crystallization water molecules, but only crystallization water molecules in the smaller ones. Compound 3 displays a 3D supramolecular structure constructed from {Ag(HDIBA)2} segments and PMo12O40(3-) polyoxoanions through hydrogen bonding interactions. Compound 4 shows a 3D 2-fold interpenetrating framework based on (3, 3, 4)-connected network, which is constructed from {Ag3(HDIBA)2}n chains and P2W18O62(6-) polyoxoanions as linkers. The DIBAH ligand was generated in situ from 3,5-di(1H-imidazol-1-yl)benzonitrile by deliberate design, which illustrates that the strategy to construct novel POM-based hybrids by controlling ligand transformation in situ is rational and feasible. In addition, the effects of the central metal and POMs on the structures of the target compounds were discussed. Finally, the electrochemical and photocatalytic properties of compounds 1-4 have been investigated in this paper.

Two new silver triazole frameworks with polyoxometalate templates

Using the same ingredients, two new silver–triazole frameworks with Keggin POMs templates have been synthesized, in which Keggin POMs templates represent the highest coordination number in1and terminal oxygen coordination number in2up to date.

The first two-fold interpenetrating polyoxometalate-based coordination polymer with helical channels: structure and catalytic activities

A polyoxometalate-based coordination polymer POMCP-1 with a [helix + interpenetration] double configuration was successfully isolated, which shows effective catalytic activities for the esterification reaction and the photodecomposition of Rhodamine-B.

Systematic Investigation of Reaction-Time Dependence of Three Series of Copper-Lanthanide/Lanthanide Coordination Polymers: Syntheses, Structures, Photoluminescence, and Magnetism

Three series of copper-lanthanide/lanthanide coordination polymers (CPs) Ln(III) Cu(II) Cu(I) (bct)3 (H2 O)2 [Ln=La (1), Ce (2), Pr (3), Nd (4), Sm (5), Eu (6), Gd (7), Tb (8), Dy (9), Er (10), Yb (11), and Lu (12), H2 bct=2,5-bis(carboxymethylmercapto)-1,3,4-thiadiazole acid], Ln(III) Cu(I) (bct)2 [Ln=Ce (2 a), Pr (3 a), Nd (4 a), Sm (5 a), Eu (6 a), Gd (7 a), Tb (8 a), Dy (9 a), Er (10 a), Yb (11 a), and Lu (12 a)], and Ln(III) 2 (bct)3 (H2 O)5 [Ln=La (1 b), Ce (2 b), Pr (3 b), Nd (4 b), Sm (5 b), Eu (6 b), Gd (7 b), Tb (8 b), and Dy (9 b)] have been successfully constructed under hydrothermal conditions by modulating the reaction time. Structural characterization has revealed that CPs 1-12 possess a unique one-dimensional (1D) strip-shaped structure containing two types of double-helical chains and a double-helical channel. CPs 2 a-12 a show a three-dimensional (3D) framework formed by Cu(I) linking two types of homochiral layers with double-helical channels. CPs 1 b-9 b exhibit a 3D framework with single-helical channels. CPs 6 b and 8 b display visible red and green luminescence of the Eu(III) and Tb(III) ions, respectively, sensitized by the bct ligand, and microsecond-level lifetimes. CP 8 b shows a rare magnetic transition between short-range ferromagnetic ordering at 110 K and long-range ferromagnetic ordering below 10 K. CPs 9 a and 9 b display field-induced single-chain magnet (SCM) and/or single-molecule magnet (SMM) behaviors, with Ueff values of 51.7 and 36.5 K, respectively.

Architectural chemistry of polyoxometalate-based coordination frameworks constructed from flexible N-donor ligands

Polyoxometalate-based coordination frameworks (POMCFs) constructed from flexible N-donor ligands can exhibit diverse properties and fascinating architectures, extending the families of material chemistry and structural chemistry.

Structure refinement and photocatalytic properties of porous POMCPs by selecting the isomerous PYTTZ

Two POMCPs with similar building units and different motifs of tunnels were reported.

An unprecedented 3D POM–MOF based on (7,8)-connected twin Wells–Dawson clusters: synthesis, structure, electrocatalytic and photocatalytic properties

The first (7,8)-connected POM–MOF has been obtained, representing the highest connected POMs to any mixed-connected POM–MOF and a unique structure that contains organic–inorganic and all-inorganic networks.

High-efficiency photo- and electro-catalytic material based on a basket-like {Sr⊂P6Mo18O73} cage

The first 8-connected 2D layer based on basket-liked {Sr⊂P₆Mo₁₈O₇₃} cage was prepared, which exhibits high-efficient photodegradation ability for MB, RhB, and AP under visible and UV light, as well as bifunctional electrocatalytic behavior.

Construction of POMOFs with different degrees of interpenetration and the same topology

Three POMOFs with different degrees of interpenetration are reported and the influence of the organic molecules on the degree of interpenetration of the compounds is discussed.

A new 3D framework based on reduced Wells-Dawson arsenotungstates as eight-connected linkages

A compound representing the first example of high dimensional and high connected hybrid based on reduced Wells-Dawson arsenotungstates has been synthesized, and its electrocatalytic and photocatalytic properties have been investigated.