A series of transition metal–organic frameworks: crystal structures, luminescence properties, and sensitizing for luminescent Ln(iii) ions in aqueous solution

A series of transition metal–organic frameworks were assembled. Crystal structures, luminescence and sensitizing for Ln(iii) ions were studied.

Highly sensitive and selective fluorescent probes for Hg2+ in Ag(i)/Cu(ii) 3D supramolecular architectures based on noncovalent interactions

Three novel Ag(i)/Cu(ii) metal–organic assemblies displayed 3D supramolecular architectures with the help of noncovalent interactions. 1 performs as a highly sensitive and selective fluorescent probe for Hg²⁺, and 2 shows a unique semiconductive nature.

Controllable synthesis of Zn/Cd(ii) coordination polymers: dual-emissive luminescent properties, and tailoring emission tendency under varying excitation energies

With the help of rationally selected N-donor ligands, different dimensional architectures 1–5 have been synthesized and they display dual-emission properties.

Highly selective luminescence sensing of nitrite and benzaldehyde based on 3d–4f heterometallic metal–organic frameworks

Two 3d–4f heterometallic MOFs have been synthesized based on a tetracarboxylic ligand, and show good selective fluorescence sensing capabilities for nitrite and benzaldehyde.

Selective uptake of organic dyes in a silver-based coordination polymer

Coordination polymer [Ag₄(dpe)₄]·(butca)·13H₂O was used to efficiently conduct selective uptake of organic dyes and achieve the rapid separation of a MO and MB mixture.

Metal–organic frameworks based luminescent materials for nitroaromatics sensing

During the various applications of MOFs, the photoluminescence properties of MOFs have received growing attention, especially for nitroaromatics (NACs) sensing. In this highlight, we summarize the progress in recent research in NACs sensing based on MOFs and sensing applications for nano-MOF type materials and MOF film.

A series of coordination polymers with tuned terphenyl tetracarboxylates and bis-pyridyl ligands with different flexibilities manifesting fluorescence properties and photocatalytic activities

Seven new coordination polymers derived from terphenyl tetracarboxylates and bipyridyl ligands with different flexibilities have been prepared. The electrochemical behaviors, fluorescence and photocatalytic properties have also been studied.

A Cd(ii)-based metal–organic framework as a luminance sensor to nitrobenzene and Tb(iii) ion

A highly stable Cd(ii)-based metal–organic framework was successfully obtained. It shows a highly selective sensing effect not only towards organic pollution molecule, nitrobenzene, via a strong quenching effect, but also to an inorganic Tb(iii) ion by a strong green emission effect.

Synthesis, structure and properties of a new three-dimensional interpenetrated metal–organic framework with 3,3′-azodibenzoic acid (H2azdc) and 1,4-bis(1H-imidazol-1-yl)butane (bimb): {[Cd(azdc)(bimb)2]·H2O}n

A new three-dimensional interpenetrated CdII–organic framework based on 3,3′-azodibenzoic acid [3,3′-(diazenediyl)dibenzoic acid, H2azdc] and the auxiliary flexible ligand 1,4-bis(1H-imidazol-1-yl)butane (bimb), namely poly[[bis[μ2-1,4-bis(1H-imidazol-1-yl)butane-κ2N3:N3′][μ2-3,3′-(diazenediyl)dibenzoato-κ2O:O′]cadmium(II)] monohydrate], {[Cd(C14H8N2O4)(C10H14N2)2]·H2O}n, (1), was obtained by a typical solution reaction in mixed solvents (water andN,N′-dimethylformamide). Each CdIIcentre is six-coordinated by two O atoms of bis-monodentate bridging carboxylate groups from two azdc2−ligands and by four N atoms from four bimb ligands, forming an octahedral coordination environment. The CdIIions are connected by the bimb ligands, resulting in two-dimensional (4,4) layers, which are further pillared by the azdc2−ligands, affording a threefold interpenetrated three-dimensional α-Po topological framework with the Schläfli symbol 41263. The thermal stability and solid-state fluorescence properties of (1) have been investigated.

Turn-on luminescence based discrimination of protic acids using a flexible layered metal–organic coordination polymer

A flexible layered metal–organic coordination polymer used as probe for turn-on luminescence based discrimination of protic acids and amino acids.

Three new luminescent Cd(ii)-MOFs by regulating the tetracarboxylate and auxiliary co-ligands, displaying high sensitivity for Fe3+ in aqueous solution

Three new luminescent Cd(ii)-MOFs have been synthesized by regulating the steric effect of tetracarboxylate and auxiliary co-ligands. Notably, 3 displayed high sensitivity for Fe³⁺ in aqueous solution with mixed ions.

A Zn(ii) coordination polymer and its photocycloaddition product: syntheses, structures, selective luminescence sensing of iron(iii) ions and selective absorption of dyes

Nanospheres of a Zn(ii) complex are used to selectively sense iron(iii) ions while its photocycloaddition product can selectively absorb dyes.

Visible detection of explosive nitroaromatics facilitated by a large stokes shift of luminescence using europium and terbium doped yttrium based MOFs

Two lanthanide doped highly luminescent MOFs have been synthesized and characterized. The MOFs are highly efficient for the detection of trace amount of explosive nitroaromatics by visible colour change.

New luminescent porous coordination polymers with an acylamide-decorated linker for anion recognition and reversible I2 accommodation

A new series of porous coordination polymers with significant 1D channels and open and open acylamide groups demonstrate good potential for selectively probing Cu²⁺ ions. Meanwhile, they show rapid and reversible I₂ accommodation properties.

A new luminescent Cd(ii)-MOF as a highly selective chemical probe for Fe3+ in aqueous solution with mixed metal ions

A new luminescent Cd(ii)-MOF has been prepared by solvothermal reaction. The luminescent properties were investigated in detail, showing a highly selective sensitivity for sensing Fe³⁺ in aqueous solution with mixed metal ions.

Two luminescent metal–organic frameworks with multifunctional properties for nitroaromatic compounds sensing and photocatalysis

Two luminescent MOFs were employed as multifunctional materials for selectively sensing of nitroaromatic compounds and photodegradation of RhB.