Hydrothermal Syntheses, Crystal Structures, and Characteristics of a Series of Cd−btx Coordination Polymers (btx = 1,4-Bis(triazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene)

Synthesis, structure, and photoluminescence properties of coordination polymers of 4,4′,4′′,4′′′-tetrakiscarboxyphenylsilane and 3,5-bis(1′,2′,4′-triazol-1′-yl)pyridine

Three coordination polymers based on 4,4′,4′′,4′′′-tetrakiscarboxyphenylsilane and 3,5-bis(1′,2′,4′-triazol-1′-yl)pyridine ligands were synthesized. Luminescence studies revealed that [Cd₃(Htcps)₂(btap)(H₂O)₆] exhibits a luminescence quenching response towards Fe³⁺ and Cu²⁺.

Mo-Based crystal POMOFs with a high electrochemical capacitor performance

The capacitor performance of newly synthesized crystalline POMOFs was higher than those of the majority of reported POMOF-, state-of-the-art MOF- and POM-based materials.

Polyoxometalate-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks for Selective Oxidation of Aryl Alkenes to Aldehydes

Polyoxometalates (POMs) show considerable catalytic performance toward the selective oxidation of alkenes to aldehydes, which is commercially valuable for the production of pharmaceuticals, dyes, perfumes, and fine chemicals. However, the low specific surface area of POMs as heterogeneous catalysts and poor recyclability as homogeneous catalysts have hindered their wide application. Dispersing POMs into metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for the construction of POM-based MOFs (POMOFs) suggests a promising strategy to realize the homogeneity of heterogeneous catalysis. Herein, we report two new POMOFs with chemical formulas of [Co(BBTZ)₂][H₃BW₁₂O₄₀]·10H₂O (1) and [Co₃(H₂O)₆(BBTZ)₄][BW₁₂O₄₀]·NO₃·4H₂O (2) (BBTZ = 1,4-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene) for the selective oxidation of alkenes to aldehydes. Compound 1 possesses a non-interpenetrated three-dimensional (3D) cds-type open framework with a 3D channel system. Compound 2 displays a 3D polyrotaxane framework with one-dimensional channels along the [100] direction. In the selective oxidation of styrene into benzaldehyde, compound 1 can achieve a 100% conversion in 4 h with 96% selectivity toward benzaldehyde, which is superior to that of compound 2. A series of control experiments reveal that the co-role of [BW₁₂O₄₀]^5- and Co²⁺ active center as well as a more open framework feature co-promote the catalytic property of the POMOFs in this case. This work may suggest a new option for the development of POMOF catalysts in the selective oxidation of alkenes.

Nonlinear optical properties, upconversion and lasing in metal–organic frameworks

The building block modular approach that lies behind coordination polymers (CPs) and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) results not only in a plethora of materials that can be obtained but also in a vast array of nonlinear optical properties that could be aimed at.

Two metal–organic frameworks based on a flexible benzimidazole carboxylic acid ligand: selective gas sorption and luminescence

Two new 3D frameworks with a novel (3,4,7)-connected trinodal net and (3,6)-connected binodal net were obtained by using a flexible ligand, showing significant adsorption selectivity for CO₂ over CH₄ as well as strong luminescence.

Two novel Co(ii) and Ni(ii) complexes of tebuconazole with enhanced antifungal activities

Controlled release studies and theoretical investigations on two complexes based on tebuconazole were carried out to explain their increased antifungal activities.

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.

Construction of two novel borotungstates modified by different ligands connected with single/double bridges

Unusual copper complex units modified by two types of ligands are introduced into the {BW₁₂} systems, leading to the assembly of intricate borotungstate networks, which exhibit good photo-/electro-catalytic activities.

A new two-dimensional ZnII coordination polymer constructed by a multidentate N-heterocyclic ligand and 5-carboxybenzene-1,3-dicarboxylate

In the coordination polymer, poly[[{μ-1-[(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)methyl]-1H-imidazole-κ(2)N:N'}(μ-5-carboxybenzene-1,3-dicarboxylato-κ(2)O(1):O(3))zinc(II)] dimethylformamide monosolvate pentahydrate], {[Zn(C9H4O6)(C11H10N4)]·C3H7NO·5H2O}n, the Zn(II) ion is coordinated by two N atoms from two symmetry-related 1-[(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)methyl]-1H-imidazole (bmi) ligands and two O atoms from two symmetry-related 5-carboxybenzene-1,3-dicarboxylate (Hbtc(2-)) ligands in a slightly distorted tetrahedral geometry. The Zn(II) ions are bridged by Hbtc(2-) and bmi ligands, leading to a 4-connected two-dimensional network with the topological notation (4(4).6(2)). Adjacent layers are further connected by 12 kinds of hydrogen bonds and also by π-π interactions, resulting in a three-dimensional supramolecular architecture in the solid state.

Syntheses, structures and luminescence of a series of coordination polymers constructed with 4-substituted 1,2,4-triazole and biscarboxylate co-ligands

Eight coordination polymers were hydrothermal synthesized based on semi-rigid 4-substituted 1,2,4-triazole btpm and biscarboxylate ligands. 1–8 show the structural diversity based on mono-metal, bi-, tri- and tetra-nuclear metal clusters.

Two Cu(ii) complexes of triadimefon: crystal structure, antifungal activities and structure–activity relationship

Theoretical investigations of the electronic structures of Cu(ii) complexes carried out by DFT calculations partially explained the increased biocidal properties.

Polyoxometalate-based metal–organic coordination networks for heterogeneous catalytic desulfurization

Single crystals and nanocrystals of polyoxometalate-based metal-organic coordination networks for heterogeneous catalytic desulfurization.

Synergistic actions between tebuconazole ligand and Cu(ii) cation: reasons for the enhanced antifungal activity of four Cu(ii) complexes based on the fungicide tebuconazole

The enhanced antifungal activity of four synthesized complexes is due to the synergistic actions of tebuconazole ligand and Cu(ii) cation.

A three-dimensional CdIIcoordination framework: poly[di-μ2-aqua-{μ2-1,4-bis[(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methyl]benzene-κ2N4:N4′}di-μ3-terephthalato-κ3O:O′:O′′-dicadmium(II)]

The title CdIIcoordination polymer, [Cd(C10H8O4)(C12H12N6)0.5(H2O)]n, has been obtained by the hydrothermal method and studied by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, IR spectroscopy and fluorescence spectroscopy. The compound forms a novel three-dimensional framework with 3,8-connected three-dimensional binodal {4.52}2{42.510.612.7.83} topology. An investigation of its photoluminescence properties shows that the compound exhibits a strong fluorescence emission in the solid state at room temperature.

Synthesis, crystal structures, luminescence properties of two metal coordination polymers derived from 5-substituted isophthalate and flexible bis (triazole) ligands

Two new metal complexes, [Ni(btx)(nip)(H2O)]n (1), {[Cd(btx)(mip)(H2O)]·H2O}n (2) (btx=1,4-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene, H2nip=5-nitroisophthalic acid, H2mip=5-methyisophthalic acid) were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction methods, IR spectroscopy, TGA and elemental analysis. Complex 1 features a 3D metal-organic framework with three-fold interpenetrating CdSO4-type topology. Complex 2 exhibits a 2D network with square grid units, which is further extended into a rare 3,5T1 three-dimensional supramolecular network via three modes of classical OH⋯O hydrogen bonds. In addition, luminescence properties of 1 and 2 have also been investigated in the solid state.

A fivefold interpenetrating diamondoid three-dimensional metal-organic framework constructed from benzene-1,4-diacetic acid and flexible triazole derivatives: poly[[(μ2-benzene-1,4-diacetato-κ2O:O){μ2-1,4-bis[(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methyl]benzene-κ2N4:N4'}zinc(II)] monohydrate]

In the title mixed-ligand metal-organic polymeric compound, {[Zn(C10H8O4)(C12H14N6)]·H2O}n, the asymmetric unit contains a divalent Zn(II) cation lying on a twofold axis, one half of a fully deprotonated benzene-1,4-diacetate (PBEA) ligand, one half of a 1,4-bis[(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methyl]benzene (BTX) ligand and a water molecule, also lying on a twofold axis. Each Zn(II) centre is surrounded by two O-donor atoms from monodentate carboxylate groups belonging to two different PBEA(2-) ligands and by two triazole N-donor atoms from two different BTX ligands. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that the compound has a fivefold interpenetrating diamondoid three-dimensional metal-organic framework.