Tetranuclear copper(ii) cubane complexes derived from self-assembled 1,3-dimethyl-5-(o-phenolate-azo)-6-aminouracil: structures, non-covalent interactions and magnetic property

A new doubly opened 4 + 2 Cu₄O₄ cubane cluster exhibits strong antiferromagnetic exchange coupling with J₁ = −110.1 cm⁻¹, and J₂ = −27.1 cm⁻¹.

Efficient photocatalytic degradation of methyl violet using two new 3D MOFs directed by different carboxylate spacers

Both the MOFs proved to be good candidates for the photocatalytic degradation of methyl violet. The mechanism of these photocatalytic degradations is discussed.

New Cd(ii) coordination polymers bearing Y-shaped tricarboxylate ligands as photocatalysts for dye degradation

Two Cd(ii) coordination polymers derived from a Y-shaped tricarboxylate ligand were synthesized and their photocatalytic properties against decomposition of methylene blue were investigated experimentally and computationally.

Sonochemical synthesis and characterization of four nanostructural nickel coordination polymers and photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue

Four nanostructural nickel(II) coordination polymers {[Ni(ttpa)(1,4-ndc)(H₂O)₂]·2H₂O}_n (1), {[Ni(ttpa)(1,3-bda)]·2H₂O·DMF}_n (2·2H₂O·DMF), {[Ni(ttpa)(1,4-bdc)]·H₂O}_n (3) and {[Ni(ttpa)(aip)(H₂O)]·3H₂O}_n (4·3H₂O) were synthesized using hydrothermal and sonochemical methods (ttpa = tris(4-(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)phenyl)amine, 1,4-ndc = 1,4-naphthalenedicarboxylate, 1,3-bda = 1,3-benzenediacetate, 1,4-bdc = 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate, aip = 5-aminoisophthalate), and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, scanning electron microscopy, single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction analysis, optical band gaps, VB XPS spectra and luminescence. The effects of sonication power, time and frequency on the size and morphology of nano-sized 1-4 have been studied. 1 exhibits an unusual 2D + 2D → 3D inclined polycatenated motif based on the (3,3)-coordinated 6³-hcb topology. 2 shows a (3,4)-coordinated 2D network of the bey topology. 3 presents a rare example of the 4-fold interpenetrating array of (3,5)-coordinated 3D network belonging to the 35T1 topology type. 4 displays an unusual 2D → 3D polythreaded network based on 2D sql networks. 1-4 exhibit luminescent emissions at 409, 399, 413 and 402 nm, respectively. 1-4 are semiconducting in nature, with E_g of 2.12 eV (1), 2.34 eV (2), 2.32 eV (3), and 2.47 eV (4). 1-4 are good catalysts for the degradation of MB under visible light irradiation. The effects of the size and morphology of nano-sized 1-4 on the photocatalytic efficiencies were studied. The higher sonication frequency obtains uniform and smaller nano-sized coordination polymers which have higher catalytic efficiencies.

Photoluminescence and photocatalytic activity of a 3D framework based on 4,4′-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)biphenyl as a ligand for cadmium

A novel three-dimensional Cd(II) coordination framework, [Cd(PTA)(BTBP)0.5 · H2O] n (1) (BTBP =  4,4′-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)biphenyl; H2PTA = p-phthalic acid), has been prepared and characterized through IR spectroscopy, elemental and thermal analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The complex is a 5-connected network with the {45 · 66} topology based on Cd-μ 2-H2O-Cd chains. It exhibits strong fluorescent emission in the solid state at room temperature. Moreover, complex 1 shows high photocatalytic activity in the degradation of methylene blue under UV irradiation.

Synthesis, structure, spectral characteristic and photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes of a copper metal-organic framework based on tri(triazole) and pimelate

A copper(II) metal-organic framework {[Cu(ttpa)(pim)]·H₂O}_n (1) was synthesized and characterized by EA, IR, X-ray powder diffraction, optical band gaps, VB XPS spectra and luminescence (ttpa = tris(4-(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)phenyl)amine, pim = pimelate). 1 exhibits the 3D pcu topology containing the [Cu₂(COO)₄] dimer building block. E_g, E_v and E_c of 1 were 2.37, 1.64 and -0.73 eV, respectively. MOF 1 exhibits a highly photocatalytic efficiency for the degradation of methylene blue and rhodamine B by visible light irradiation. The photocatalyst 1 is very stable after photocatalytic experiment and can be reused for at least five times. The photocatalytic mechanism was detailedly assumed and confirmed by the photocatalytic reaction in the presence of the hydroxyl radical scavenger mannitol and trapping agent 1,4-benzenedicarbolic acid.

A luminescent zinc(ii) coordination polymer with unusual (3,4,4)-coordinated self-catenated 3D network for selective detection of nitroaromatics and ferric and chromate ions: a versatile luminescent sensor

A zinc coordination polymer is a sensor for detection of TNP, Fe³⁺, Cr₂O₇²⁻ and CrO₄²⁻.

Assembly of ZnII-coordination polymers constructed from benzothiadiazole functionalized bipyridines and V-shaped dicarboxylic acids: topology variety, photochemical and visible-light-driven photocatalytic properties

Photocatalytic properties of four benzothiadiazole functionalized coordination polymers have been reported.

Structural assembly from 1D to 3D motivated by the linear co-ligands, and the magnetic and photocatalytic properties of five NiII coordination polymers with 5-(4′-carboxylphenyl)nicotinic acid

Five structural diversity nickel(ii) complexes based on 5-(4′-carboxylphenyl) nicotinic acid and linear co-ligands are described. The antiferromagnetic interactions exist in them expect for 2. All of them could accelerate the degradation rate of MO under visible light irradiation.

A bifunctional cationic metal–organic framework based on unprecedented nonanuclear copper(ii) cluster for high dichromate and chromate trapping and highly efficient photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes under visible light irradiation

A bifunctional cationic MOF showed fast and highly efficient Cr₂O₇²⁻ and CrO₄²⁻ trapping, and highly efficient photocatalytic activity.

A three-dimensional supramolecular framework based on the interlinkage of an interpenetrating diamondoid coordination network

In the development of coordination-driven crystalline materials, O- and N-atom donors from carboxylate and pyridyl-based ligands are widely used classes of multidentate bridging ligands composed of several terminal coordinating groups linked by either rigid or flexible spacers. The rigidity of the ligands can play a vital role in the determination of the structures formed. A new Cd^II supramolecular compound, namely poly[μ-adipato-κ²O¹:O⁴-μ-adipato-κ⁴O¹,O^1':O⁴,O^4'-diaquabis[μ-1,4-bis(pyridin-4-yl)-1,3-butadiene-κ²N:N']dicadmium(II)], [Cd₂(C₆H₈O₄)₂(C₁₄H₁₂N₂)₂(H₂O)₂]_n, (I), has been synthesized by the self-assembly of Cd(NO₃)₂·4H₂O, adipic acid (hexane-1,6-dioic acid; H₂adp) and the dipyridyl ligand 1,4-bis(pyridin-4-yl)buta-1,3-diene (1,4-bpbd) under hydrothermal conditions. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that each Cd^II centre is located in a distorted octahedral coordination environment, coordinated by one water O atom, three carboxylate O atoms from two different adp^2- ligands and two N atoms from two different 1,4-bpbd ligands. The Cd(H₂O) units are interconnected by the μ₂,κ²-adp^2-, μ₂,κ⁴-adp^2- and 1,4-bpbd ligands, which lie across centres of inversion, to give a 6⁶-dia network. Large cavities within a single diamondoid network permit the mutual threefold interpenetration of crystallographically equivalent frameworks. Hydrogen-bonding interactions between the coordinated water molecules and adp^2- carboxylate O atoms anchor the interpenetrating networks into a unique three-dimensional supramolecular structure. Topologically, taking the coordinated water molecules and Cd^II centres as nodes, the whole architecture can be simplified as a binodal (3,7)-connected supramolecular framework. The identity of (I) was further characterized by IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, thermogravimetric analysis and powder X-ray diffraction. The solid-state photoluminescence properties of (I) were also investigated.

A series of five-coordinated copper coordination polymers for efficient degradation of organic dyes under visible light irradiation

Five-coordinated copper(ii) coordination polymers 1–5 are highly efficient and universal photocatalysts for the degradation of the organic dyes methylene blue (MB), rhodamine B (RhB) and methyl orange (MO) under visible light irradiation.

A series of Cd(ii) coordination polymers based on flexible bis(triazole) and multicarboxylate ligands: topological diversity, entanglement and properties

Eight Cd(ii) coordination polymers with diverse topologies based on 1,4-bis(1,2,4-triazol-4-ylmethyl)benzene and multicarboxylate ligands were synthesized and characterized. The 3D topologies of 1, 2 and 3 are unprecedented.

An unusual porous cationic metal–organic framework based on a tetranuclear hydroxyl-copper(ii) cluster for fast and highly efficient dichromate trapping through a single-crystal to single-crystal process

An unusual porous cationic metal–organic framework based on a tetranuclear hydroxy-copper(ii) cluster displays fast and highly efficient dichromate trapping through a SC–SC transformation.

Structural diversity, luminescence and photocatalytic properties of six coordination polymers based on designed bifunctional 2-(imidazol-1-yl)terephthalic acid

Six CPs, based on 2-(imidazol-1-yl)terephthalic acid, have been prepared and characterized.

An unusual (4,4)-connected 3D porous cadmium metal–organic framework as a luminescent sensor for detection of nitrobenzene

The MOF 1 shows an unusual (4,4)-connected 3D porous network. The high quenching efficiency of 1 is up to 98.2% at 160 ppm NBZ. 1 displays highly selectivity, sensitivity and recyclability in the detection of nitrobenzene.

A new strategy to obtain tetranuclear cobalt(ii) metal–organic frameworks based on the [Co4(μ3-OH)2] cluster: synthesis, structures and properties

Three MOFs based on [Co₄(μ₃-OH)₂] with 4-, 6- and 8-connected frameworks exhibit antiferromagnetic interactions and are good photocatalysts.