Dual-emitting MOF⊃dye composite for ratiometric temperature sensing

A strategy to achieve a ratiometric thermometer by encapsulating luminescent perylene dye into the pores of a europium metal-organic framework (MOF) is developed. The resulting MOF⊃dye thermometer exhibits highly temperature-dependent luminescence intensity ratio over the physiological temperature range, with a maximum sensitivity of 1.28% °C(-1) at 20 °C.

Efficient and tunable multi-color and white light Ln-MOFs with high luminescence quantum yields

Multi-color luminescent Ln-MOFs were synthesized and a white light-emission with a quantum yield up to 32% was achieved.

Structure variations of a series of lanthanide complexes constructed from quinoline carboxylate ligands: photoluminescent properties and PMMA matrix doping

A series of lanthanide complexes constructed from H₂qldc are synthesized and the luminescence properties discussed.

Chemical stability and tunable luminescence of Ln(iii)–K(i) coordination polymers featuring a tracery-like architecture

With the help of in situ generation of sulfate anion, three Ln(iii)–K(i) sulfate and oxalate coordination polymers have been synthesized. These compounds display thermal and chemical stability, as well as good temperature and pH sensing ability.

Coordination polymers constructed from a tripodal phosphoryl carboxylate ligand: synthesis, structures and physical properties

Four coordination polymers based on a new tripodal phosphoryl carboxylate H₃TBPPO ligand have been constructed and characterized. Complexes 1–3 show 2-fold interpenetrating flu net, while complex 4 possesses a 4-fold interpenetrating dia network.

Lanthanide coordination frameworks constructed from 1,3-benzenedicarboxylate, oxalate and 1,10-phenanthroline: crystal structure, multicolor luminescence and high-efficiency white light emission

3D frameworks were constructed from tetrameric Ln₄ as SBUs by 1,3-BDC and ox. The Yb:Tb:Eu doped complex reveals significant multicolor luminescence. High-efficiency white light emission was achieved.

Lanthanide complexes with 3,4,5-triethoxybenzoic acid and 1,10-phenanthroline: synthesis, crystal structures, thermal decomposition mechanism and phase transformation kinetics

In the temperature range of 280 to 350 K, there is a solid-to-solid phase transition for each complex, which is further evidenced by four thermal circulating processes with the scanning rate of 10 K min⁻¹.

A family of 3D lanthanide organic frameworks with tunable luminescence and slow magnetic relaxation

A family of 3D lanthanide organic frameworks with H₂PIP has been synthesized and structurally characterized. The tunable luminescence and slow magnetic relaxation behaviour are investigated.

Luminescent lanthanide coordination polymers for photonic applications

Luminescent lanthanide coordination polymers composed of lanthanide ions and organic joint ligands exhibit characteristic photophysical and thermostable properties that are different from typical organic dyes, luminescent metal complexes, and semiconductor nanoparticles.

Two novel 3D lanthanide supramolecular coordination polymers constructed from paddle wheel SBUs and hydrogen bonding: synthesis, structures and properties

Two novel 3D lanthanide supramolecular coordination polymers with lanthanide paddle wheel SBUs were synthesized through in situ generation of formate anions. Their structure and temperature dependent luminescent property are investigated.