[H2en]2{La2M(SO4)6(H2O)2} (M=Co, Ni): First organically templated 3d–4f mixed metal sulfates

Two-step magnetic transition in hybrid organic–inorganic materials of the (m-xylylenediamine)MeSO4 (Me – Mn, Fe, Co, Ni) type

Layered hybrid materials of the type (MXDA)Me^IISO₄ (Me – Mn^II, Fe^II, Co^II, Ni^II) with a two step magnetic transition.

Crystal structure of NH4[La(SO4)2(H2O)]

The structure of (NH₄)[La(SO₄)₂(H₂O)] comprises LaO₉ polyhedra and SO₄ tetra­hedra, which are linked by common edges and vertices, forming a three-dimensional network with the hydrogen-bonded NH₄⁺ ions in the cavities.

The principal building units in the crystal structure of ammonium aqua­bis(sulfato)­lanthanate(III) are slightly distorted SO₄ tetra­hedra, LaO₉ polyhedra in the form of distorted tricapped trigonal prisms, and NH₄⁺ ions. The La³⁺ cation is coordinated by eight O atoms from six different sulfate tetra­hedra, two of which are bidentate coordinating and four monodentate, as well as one O atom from a water mol­ecule; each sulfate anion bridges three La³⁺ cations. These bridging modes result in the formation of a three-dimensional anionic [La(SO₄)₂(H₂O)]⁻ framework that is stabilized by O—H⋯O hydrogen-bonding inter­actions. The disordered ammonium cations are situated in the cavities of this framework and are hydrogen-bonded to six surrounding O atoms.

Synthesis, characterization and magnetic properties of four new organically templated metal sulfates [C5H14N2][M(II)(H2O)6](SO4)2, (M(II) = Mn, Fe, Co, Ni)

A series of novel organically templated metal sulfates, [C(5)H(14)N(2)][M(II)(H(2)O)(6)](SO(4))(2) with (M(II) = Mn (1), Fe (2), Co (3) and Ni (4)), have been successfully synthesized by slow evaporation and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction as well as with infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis and magnetic measurements. All compounds were prepared using a racemic source of the 2-methylpiperazine and they crystallized in the monoclinic systems, P2(1)/n for (1, 3) and P2(1)/c for (2,4). Crystal data are as follows: [C(5)H(14)N(2)][Mn(H(2)O)(6)](SO(4))(2), a = 6.6385(10) Å, b = 11.0448(2) Å, c = 12.6418(2) Å, β = 101.903(10)°, V = 906.98(3) Å(3), Z = 2; [C(5)H(14)N(2)][Fe(H(2)O)(6)](SO(4))(2), a = 10.9273(2) Å, b = 7.8620(10) Å, c = 11.7845(3) Å, β = 116.733(10)°, V = 904.20(3) Å(3), Z = 2; [C(5)H(14)N(2)][Co(H(2)O)(6)](SO(4))(2), a = 6.5710(2) Å, b = 10.9078(3) Å, c = 12.5518(3) Å, β = 101.547(2)°, V = 881.44(4) Å(3), Z = 2; [C(5)H(14)N(2)][Ni(H(2)O)(6)](SO(4))(2), a = 10.8328(2) Å, b = 7.8443(10) Å, c = 11.6790(2) Å, β = 116.826(10)°, V = 885.63(2) Å(3), Z = 2. The three-dimensional structure networks for these compounds consist of isolated [M(II)(H(2)O)(6)](2+) and [C(5)H(14)N(2)](2+) cations and (SO(4))(2-) anions linked by hydrogen-bonds only. The use of racemic 2-methylpiperazine results in crystallographic disorder of the amines and creation of inversion centers. The magnetic measurements indicate that the Mn complex (1) is paramagnetic, while compounds 2, 3 and 4, (M(II) = Fe, Co, Ni respectively) exhibit single ion anisotropy.

Old materials with new tricks: multifunctional open-framework materials

The literature on open-framework materials has shown numerous examples of porous solids with additional structural, chemical, or physical properties. These materials show promise for applications ranging from sensing, catalysis and separation to multifunctional materials. This critical review provides an up-to-date survey to this new generation of multifunctional open-framework solids. For this, a detailed revision of the different examples so far reported will be presented, classified into five different sections: magnetic, chiral, conducting, optical, and labile open-frameworks for sensing applications. (413 references.)

Novel Photocatalysts for the Decomposition of Organic Dyes Based on Metal-Organic Framework Compounds

Three novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) [Co(2)(C(10)H(8)N(2))][C(12)H(8)O(COO)(2)](2), 1, [Ni(2)(C(10)H(8)N(2))(2)][C(12)H(8)O(COO)(2)](2).H(2)O, 2, and [Zn(2)(C(10)H(8)N(2))][C(12)H(8)O(COO)(2)](2), 3, with three-dimensional structures have been synthesized and characterized. The structures of the three compounds appear somewhat related, formed by the connectivity involving the metal polyhedra (Co(4)N trigonal bipyramids in 1, NiO(4)N(2) octahedra in 2, and ZnO(4) tetrahedra and ZnO(3)N(2) trigonal bipyramids in 3), 4,4'-oxybis(benzoate), and 4,4'-bipyridine. The photocatalytic studies on 1-3 indicate that they are active catalysts for the degradation of orange G, rhodamine B, Remazol Brilliant Blue R and methylene blue. The compounds have also been characterized by powder X-ray diffraction, IR, thermogravitmetric analysis, UV-vis, photoluminescence, and magnetic studies.

Organically-templated metal sulfates, selenites and selenates

The literature on inorganic open-framework materials abounds in the synthesis and characterization of metal silicates, phosphates and carboxylates. Most of these materials have an organic amine as the template. In the last few years, it has been shown that anions such as sulfate, selenite and selenate can also be employed to obtain organically templated open-framework materials. This tutorial review provides an up-to-date survey of organically templated metal sulfates, selenites and selenates, prepared under hydrothermal conditions. The discussion includes one-, two-, and three-dimensional structures of these materials, many of which possess open architectures. The article should be useful to practitioners of inorganic and materials chemistry, besides students and teachers. The article serves to demonstrate how most oxy-anions can be used to build complex structures with metal-oxygen polyhedra.