Fluorinated solvent-assisted photocatalytic aerobic oxidative amidation of alcohols via visible-light-mediated HKUST-1/Cs-POMoW catalysis

Successful synthesis and characterization of HKUST-1/Cs-POMoW binary composite, and application in the photocatalytic aerobic oxidative amidation reaction of alcohols under light illuminating in the visible region.

A Bifunctional Coordination Polymer for Al3+ Ion Detection and its Treatment Effect on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Promoting Lipoxygenases and Reducing Intrahepatic Triglyceride Content

In this study, a new Cd(II)-bearing coordination polymer with the chemical formula of {[Cd4(meda)3(dpe)4(H2O)4]·(NO3)2·2(H2O)}n (1, H2meda = 3,3'-methylenedibenzoic acid, dpe = 1,2-di(pyridin-4-yl)ethane) has been successfully prepared by reaction of Cd(NO3)·4H2O with a V-shape carboxyl ligand H2meda along with the linear dipyridine ligand dpe under the hydrothermal conditions. Due to its intensive luminescence, complex 1 could be utilized as the sensor of detecting Al3+ ion, and its detection limit is 4 × 10-6 M. Firstly, the toxicity of the compound on the normal liver cells was determined with Cell Counting Kit-8 detection kit. The triglyceride in liver cells was detected by detection kit after compound treatment and the relative expression of 15-lox and 12-lox in L02 cells was also measured by RT-PCR after compound treatment. In addition, multiple functional groups that provided by the synthesized Cd(II) complex have been studied by using molecular docking simulation for the confirmation of possible binding modes that formed between ligand and receptor.

A new polyoxovanadate-based metal–organic framework: synthesis, structure and photo-/electro-catalytic properties

A new polyoxovanadate-based metal–organic framework has been synthesized, which exhibits high-performance bifunctional photo-/electro-catalytic properties.

End-on cyanate or end-to-end thiocyanate bridged dinuclear copper(ii) complexes with a tridentate Schiff base blocking ligand: synthesis, structure and magnetic studies

Two new dinuclear Schiff base copper(ii) complexes have been synthesized and characterized. Copper(ii) centres are ferromagnetically coupled in1and antiferromagnetically coupled in2.

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.

Electrochemical and diffuse reflectance study on tetrahedral ε-Keggin-based metal–organic frameworks

Two polymolybdate-based metal–organic frameworks composed of Zn-ε-Keggin nodes and semi-rigid organic linkers were successfully synthesized. The electrochemical behaviors of these two compounds were studied, as well as their diffuse reflectance performance.

A series of coordination polymers based on terphenyl tetracarboxylates and bis-pyridyl ligands with water vapor sorption properties

Six new coordination polymers have been synthesized based on terphenyl tetracarboxylates (H₄L1, H₄L2) and bis-pyridyl ligands (bpfp, bpe and bpmp).

pH dependent synthesis of Zn(ii) and Cd(ii) coordination polymers with dicarboxyl-functionalized arylhydrazone of barbituric acid: photoluminescence properties and catalysts for Knoevenagel condensation

Coordination polymers of Zn(ii) and Cd(ii) act as recyclable heterogeneous catalysts for Knoevenagel condensation reaction of aldehydes with malononitrile.

Assembly of three stable POM-based pillar-layer CuI coordination polymers with visible light driven photocatalytic properties

Three new 3D POM-based Cu^I coordination polymers have been successfully prepared by a hydrothermal reaction. Compounds 1–3 show remarkably high heat stability, acid and alkali resistance, and effectively degrade methylene blue within visible light range.

Polyoxometalate-based supramolecular architecture constructed from a purely inorganic 1D chain and a metal–organic layer with efficient catalytic activity

A new polyrotaxane structure constructed from a pure inorganic polyoxometalate-based 1D chain, exhibited efficient catalytic activity for desulfurization and electrocatalytic redox activity.

Functionalities and architectures of coordination polymers with multi-dimensionalities via transition metal–dicarboxylate ligands

Five coordination polymers based on the flexible H₂dpd ligand and different metal salts have been synthesised. The configuration of the ligand and the reaction temperature have important effects on the final structures.

Spontaneous resolution of P and M helical copper(ii) MOFs built from achiral precursors

Enantiomorphic P and M helices have been synthesized by the self-assembly of achiral precursors via spontaneous resolution.

A highly connected (5,5,18)-c trinodal MOF with a 3D diamondoid inorganic connectivity: tunable luminescence and white-light emission

A highly connected (5,5,18)-c trinodal MOF featuring a 3D diamondoid inorganic connectivity was synthesized. Tunable color and white light emission can be achieved by inclusion of Eu³⁺ into the framework.

Synthesis of a series of coordination polymers based on mixed ligands to tune the structural dimension

Schematic illustrating the 2D network of complex 1. Color code: yellow, Mn; cob²⁻ ligand, red.

3,3'-Dimethyl-1,1'-[2,2'-bipyridine-5,5'-diylbis(methyl-ene)]diimidazol-3-ium bis-(hexa-fluoro-phosphate)

The title compound, C₂₀H₂₂N₆²⁺·2PF₆⁻, was prepared by the reaction of 5,5′-bis­(bromo­meth­yl)-2,2′-bipyridine with 1-methyl­imidazole. The main mol­ecule lies on an inversion center located at the mid-point of the C—C bond joining the two pyridine rings. The asymmetric unit therefore contains one half-mol­ecule and one hexa­fluoro­phosphate anion. The dihedral angle between the pyridine and imidazole rings is 76.93 (7)°. In the crystal, weak inter­molecular C—H⋯F hydrogen bonds contribute to the stabilization of the packing.