Significant photodegradation of carcinogenic organic dyes by a 1D supramolecular heteroleptic Cu(ii) complex under sunlight irradiation

The crucial role of supramolecular interactions in the self-assembly and architecture of the heteroleptic Cu(II) coordination polymer has been investigated and its ability to degrade organic molecules using sunlight.

Topological transformations in metal–organic frameworks: a prospective design route?

We apply a topological approach based on the underlying net and transformation pattern concepts as well as on the ‘supernet–subnet’ formalism to uncover mechanisms of solid-state transformations in coordination polymers and metal–organic frameworks.

Efficient photocatalytic degradation of methyl violet using two new 3D MOFs directed by different carboxylate spacers

Both the MOFs proved to be good candidates for the photocatalytic degradation of methyl violet. The mechanism of these photocatalytic degradations is discussed.

A new set of metal–organic frameworks synthesised from diisophthalate-based, 2′-phosphorus-substituted m-terphenyl linker molecules

Four metal–organic frameworks employing the m-terphenyl diisophthalate linker molecule with 2′ substitution by P(v)-based functional groups of the central aryl have been synthesised.

A series of host–guest coordination polymers containing viologens: syntheses, crystal structures, thermo/photochromism and factors influencing their thermo/photochromic behaviors

Some viologen-containing compounds displaying thermo/photochromic behaviors which can be used as inkless print media and anti-counterfeiting materials have been reported.