Syntheses,Structures, and Magnetic Properties of Two Novel Cobalt(II) Coordination Polymers Constructed from Pyridine‐2,6‐dicarboxylic Acid N‐oxide (PDCO)

Two new cobalt(II) coordination polymers, [Co(PDCO)(H₂O)₂]_n ( 1 ) and [Co(PDCO)(bix)(2H₂O)₂·H₂O]_n ( 2 ) ( PDCO= pyridine‐2,6‐dicarboxylic acid N‐oxide, bix = 1,4‐bis(imidazol‐1‐ylmethyl)‐benzene) have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. Single‐crystal X‐ray analyses show that compound 1 is a 1D helical chainlike structure with 4₁ screw axes parallel to the crystallographic c‐axis and interchain hydrogen‐bonding interactions further result in a 3D framework; for compound 2 , each bix ligand connects two Co1 atoms (or two Co2 atoms) to give a zigzag chain structure and these 1D chains are connected by offset face‐to‐face π···π and hydrogen bond interactions to generate a 3D architecture. The thermogravimetric analyses were investigated for 1 and 2 . The determination of variable temperature magnetic susceptibilities indicates an antiferromagnetic interaction between the metal atoms for 1 and 2 .     

Syntheses,Structures, and Luminescent Properties of d10 Coordination Polymers with 2‐(4‐Carboxyphenyl)‐imidazo[4, 5‐f]‐1, 10‐phenanthroline and 1, 3‐Benzenedicarboxylate Derivatives

Four Zn^II/Cd^II coordination polymers (CPs) based on 2‐(4‐carboxy‐phenyl)imidazo[4, 5‐f]‐1, 10‐phenanthroline (HNCP) and different derivatives of 5‐R‐1, 3‐benzenedicarboxylate (5‐R‐1, 3‐BDC) (R = NO₂, H, OH), [Zn(HNCP)(5‐NO₂‐1, 3‐BDC)]_n ( 1 ), [Cd(HNCP)(5‐NO₂‐1, 3‐BDC)]_n ( 2 ), [Zn(HNCP)(1, 3‐BDC)(H₂O)₂]_n ( 3 ), and {[Zn(HNCP)(5‐OH‐1, 3‐BDC)(H₂O) · H₂O}_n ( 4 ) were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. Compounds 1 – 4 were determined by elemental analyses, IR spectroscopy, and single‐crystal and powder X‐ray diffraction. Compounds 1 and 2 are isomorphous, presenting a 4‐connected uninodal (4, 4)‐sql 2D framework with threefold interpenetration, which are further extended into the three‐dimensional (3D) supramolecular architecture through π ··· π stacking interactions between the aryl rings of 5‐NO₂‐1, 3‐BDC. Compared to compound 1 , 3 is obtained by using different reaction temperatures and metal‐ligand ratios, generating a 3D framework with –ABAB– fashion via π ··· π stacking interactions. Compound 4 is a 1D chain, which is further extended into a 3D supramolecular net by hydrogen bonds and π ··· π stacking interactions. The thermogravimetric and fluorescence properties of 1 – 4 were also explored.     

Effect of Flexible Bis(Benzimidazole) Ligands on the Structures of Cobalt(II) Coordination Polymers Derived from 2,6‐Naphthalenedicarboxylic Acid

The cobalt(II) coordination polymers{[Co(L1)(nda)] · 2H₂O}_n ( 1 ) and [Co(L2)₂(nda)]_n ( 2 ), [L1 = 1,2‐bis(2‐methylbenzimidazol‐1‐ylmethyl)benzene, L2 = 1,4‐bis(5,6‐dimethylbenzimidazol‐1‐ylmethyl)benzene, H₂nda = 2,6‐naphthalenedicarboxylic acid] were hydrothermally synthesized by self‐assembly of cobalt chloride with H₂nda and different semi‐rigid bis(benzimidazole) derivatives and characterized by IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and X‐ray single‐crystal diffraction. Complex 1 displays a 2D layer with (4,4) topology, complex 2 exhibits a 1D infinite chain structure, both complexes were further packed into 3D and 2D supramolecular architectures by weak hydrogen bonding. The catalytic activities of the complexes for degradation of Congo red in a Fenton‐like process are presented. In addition, the electrochemical and electrocatalytical behavior of CPEs modified with both cobalt complexes (Co‐CPE) were investigated in detail.     

Construction of ZnII‐based rac‐Helical Chains Containing Semi‐rigid Dipolar Ligand 1,4‐Bis(benzimidazol‐1‐ylmethyl)benzene

A Zn^II compound based on the semi‐rigid dipolar ligand 1,4‐bis(benzimidazol‐1‐ylmethyl)benzene (L), {[Zn( L )₂Cl₂]·2DMF}_n ( 1 ) has been synthesized successfully under solvothermal conditions. X‐ray single crystal diffraction shows that the complex contains P‐helical and M‐helical chains with 2₁ screw axis but crystallizes as a racemate. Through π···π stacking interactions between two well‐overlapping benzimidazoleyl rings from two adjacent chains, the 3D racemic supramolecular network is assembled. Furthermore, the IR, TGA and luminescent properties are also investigated in this work.     

Two threefold interpenetrated two‐dimensional frameworks based on a flexible imidazole‐containing ligand and benzene‐1,4‐dicarboxylate

The open‐chain polyether‐bridged flexible ligand 1,2‐bis[2‐(1H‐1,3‐imidazol‐1‐ylmethyl)phenoxy]ethane (L) has been used to create two two‐dimensional coordination polymers under hydrothermal reaction of L with Cd^II or Co^II, in the presence of benzene‐1,4‐dicarboxylic acid (H₂bdc). In poly[[(μ₂‐benzene‐1,4‐dicarboxylato){μ‐1,2‐bis[2‐(1H‐1,3‐imidazol‐1‐ylmethyl)phenoxy]ethane}cadmium(II)] dihydrate], {[Cd(C₈H₄O₄)(C₂₂H₂₂N₄O₂)]·2H₂O}_n, (I), and the cobalt(II) analogue {[Co(C₈H₄O₄)(C₂₂H₂₂N₄O₂)]·2H₂O}_n, (II), the Cd^II and Co^II cations are six‐coordinated by four carboxylate O atoms from two different bdc²⁻ dianions in a chelating mode and two N atoms from two distinct L ligands. The metal ions, bdc²⁻ dianions and L ligands each sit across crystallographic twofold axes. The bdc²⁻ coordination mode and the coordinating orientation of the L ligand play an important role in constructing the novel two‐dimensional framework. Complexes (I) and (II) are threefold interpenetrated two‐dimensional frameworks; their structures are almost isomorphous, while the bond lengths, angles and hydrogen bonds are different in (I) and (II).     

Three AgI,CuI and CdII coordination polymers based on the new asymmetrical ligand 2‐{4‐[(1H‐imidazol‐1‐yl)methyl]phenyl}‐5‐(pyridin‐4‐yl)‐1,3,4‐oxadiazole: syntheses,characterization and emission properties

The new asymmetrical organic ligand 2‐{4‐[(1H‐imidazol‐1‐yl)methyl]phenyl}‐5‐(pyridin‐4‐yl)‐1,3,4‐oxadiazole ( L , C₁₇H₁₃N₅O), containing pyridine and imidazole terminal groups, as well as potential oxdiazole coordination sites, was designed and synthesized. The coordination chemistry of L with soft Ag^I, Cu^I and Cd^II metal ions was investigated and three new coordination polymers (CPs), namely, catena‐poly[[silver(I)‐μ‐2‐{4‐[(1H‐imidazol‐1‐yl)methyl]phenyl}‐5‐(pyridin‐4‐yl)‐1,3,4‐oxadiazole] hexafluoridophosphate], {[Ag( L )]PF₆}_n, catena‐poly[[copper(I)‐di‐μ‐iodido‐copper(I)‐bis(μ‐2‐{4‐[(1H‐imidazol‐1‐yl)methyl]phenyl}‐5‐(pyridin‐4‐yl)‐1,3,4‐oxadiazole)] 1,4‐dioxane monosolvate], {[Cu₂I₂( L )₂]·C₄H₈O₂}_n, and catena‐poly[[[dinitratocopper(II)]‐bis(μ‐2‐{4‐[(1H‐imidazol‐1‐yl)methyl]phenyl}‐5‐(pyridin‐4‐yl)‐1,3,4‐oxadiazole)]–methanol–water (1/1/0.65)], {[Cd( L )₂(NO₃)₂]·2CH₄O·0.65H₂O}_n, were obtained. The experimental results show that ligand L coordinates easily with linear Ag^I, tetrahedral Cu^I and octahedral Cd^II metal atoms to form one‐dimensional polymeric structures. The intermediate oxadiazole ring does not participate in the coordination interactions with the metal ions. In all three CPs, weak π–π interactions between the nearly coplanar pyridine, oxadiazole and benzene rings play an important role in the packing of the polymeric chains.     

Two Zinc(II) Coordination Polymers Based on the Ligand 1, 4‐Bis[(2‐methyl‐imidazol‐1‐yl)methyl]benzene: Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Properties

Two coordination polymers (CPs), {[Zn₂(BMB)(5‐AIPA)₂] · 2H₂O}_n( 1 ) and [Zn(BMB)(5‐NIPA)]_n( 2 ) {BMB = 1, 4‐bis[(2‐methyl‐imidazol‐1‐yl)methyl]benzene, 5‐AIPA = 5‐aminoisophthalic acid, 5‐NIPA = 5‐nitroisophthalic acid}, were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. Compound 1 displays a 2D double‐layer structure, which is packed into a 3D supramolecule by interlayer hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions. Compound 2 displays a threefold interpenetrating 3D network, which is composed of left‐handed helical chains and two types of meso‐helical chains along different directions.     

Synthesis,Structures, and Properties of Four Novel Coordination Compounds based on a Flexible Tetrakis(imidazol‐1‐ylmethyl)methane Ligand

Four coordination polymers, namely, [Zn₂(TIYM)(2,6‐PYDC)₂]_n · n(CH₃OH) · 3n(H₂O) ( 1 ), [Cu(TIYM)(2,6‐PYDC)]_n · 3n(H₂O) ( 2 ), [Co(TIYM)(2,6‐PYDC)]_n · n(CH₃OH) · 3n(H₂O) ( 3 ), and [Cd₂(TIYM)(2,6‐PYDC)₂(H₂O)]_n · n(H₂O) ( 4 ) with the flexible N‐containing ligand [tetrakis(imidazol‐1‐ylmethyl)methane (TIYM)] and the N‐containing dicarboxylic acid [2,6‐pyridinedicarboxylic acid (2,6‐PYDC)] were prepared. Compounds 1 – 4 show various structures because of different N–C_center–N angles (θ) of TIYM ligands and changing coordination modes of 2,6‐PYDC. Compounds 1 , 2 , and 3 display a similar 1D ladder‐like chain, whereas 4 gives a 1D quad‐core lifting platform shaped belt. The structural diversities in 1 – 4 suggest that the multiple coordination modes or the different freely twist angles of ligands and the presence of different metal atoms play important roles in the resulting structures of the coordination polymers. Furthermore, the solid‐state luminescence properties of 1 and 4 , and the magnetic properties of 3 were investigated.     

Temperature‐induced solid‐to‐solid transformation in helical homochiral coordination polymers

The reactions of (R)‐ and (S)‐4‐(1‐carboxyethoxy)benzoic acid (H₂CBA) with 1,3‐bis(2‐methyl‐1H‐imidazol‐1‐yl)benzene (1,3‐BMIB) ligands afforded a pair of homochiral coordination polymers (CPs), namely, poly[[[μ‐1,3‐bis(2‐methyl‐1H‐imidazol‐1‐yl)benzene][μ‐(S)‐4‐(1‐carboxylatoethoxy)benzoato]zinc(II)] monohydrate], {[Zn(C₁₀H₈O₅)(C₁₄H₁₄N₄)]·H₂O}_n or {[Zn{(S)‐CBA}(1,3‐BMIB)]·H₂O}_n ( 1‐L ), and poly[[[μ‐1,3‐bis(2‐methyl‐1H‐imidazol‐1‐yl)benzene][μ‐(R)‐4‐(1‐carboxylatoethoxy)benzoato]zinc(II)] monohydrate] ( 1‐D ). Three kinds of helical chains exist in compounds 1‐D and 1‐L , which are constructed from Zn^II atoms, 1,3‐BMIB ligands and/or CBA^2? ligands. When the as‐synthesized crystals of 1‐L and 1‐D were further heated in the mother liquor or air, poly[[μ‐1,3‐bis(2‐methyl‐1H‐imidazol‐1‐yl)benzene][μ‐(S)‐4‐(1‐carboxylatoethoxy)benzoato]zinc(II)], [Zn(C₁₀H₈O₅)(C₁₄H₁₄N₄)]_n or [Zn{(S)‐CBA}(1,3‐BMIB)]_n ( 2‐L ), and poly[[μ‐1,3‐bis(2‐methyl‐1H‐imidazol‐1‐yl)benzene][μ‐(R)‐4‐(1‐carboxylatoethoxy)benzoato]zinc(II)] ( 2‐D ) were obtained, respectively. The single‐crystal structure analysis revealed that 2‐L and 2‐D only contained one type of helical chain formed by Zn^II atoms and 1,3‐BMIB and CBA^2? ligands, which indicated that the helical chains were reconstructed though solid‐to‐solid transformation. This result not only means the realization of helical transformation, but also gives a feasible strategy to build homochiral CPs.     

Two new CoII coordination polymers with multifunctional 5‐amino‐2,4,6‐tribromoisophthalic acid and flexible isomeric bis(imidazole) ligands: preparation,crystal structure and characterization

Two new Co^II coordination polymers (CPs), namely, catena‐poly[[[(5‐amino‐2,4,6‐tribromobenzene‐1,3‐dicarboxylato‐κO)aquacobalt(II)]‐bis[μ‐1,3‐bis(imidazol‐1‐ylmethyl)benzene‐κ²N:N′]] 4.75‐hydrate], {[Co(C₈H₂Br₃NO₄)(C₁₄H₁₄N₄)₂(H₂O)]·4.75H₂O}_n, (1), and poly[(μ‐5‐amino‐2,4,6‐tribromobenzene‐1,3‐dicarboxylato‐κ²O¹:O³)[μ‐1,2‐bis(imidazol‐1‐ylmethyl)benzene‐κ²N:N′]cobalt(II)], [Co(C₈H₂Br₃NO₄)(C₁₄H₁₄N₄)]_n, (2), have been synthesized successfully by the assembly of multifunctional 5‐amino‐2,4,6‐tribromoisophthalic acid (H₂ATBIP) and Co^II ions in the presence of the flexible isomeric bis(imidazole) ligands 1,3‐bis(imidazol‐1‐ylmethyl)benzene (mbix) and 1,2‐bis(imidazol‐1‐ylmethyl)benzene (obix). The isomeric mbix and obix ligands have a big influence on the structures of CPs (1) and (2). CP (1) is composed of chains of nanometre‐sized elliptical rings, in which the Co^II atom exhibits a distorted octahedral coordination geometry and ATBIP²⁻ acts as a monodentate ligand. Two adjacent chains are interlinked by π–π stacking interactions and hydrogen bonds, resulting in a supramolecular double chain. Hydrogen‐bonded R₈⁶(16) rings extend adjacent supramolecular double chains into a two‐dimensional supramolecular layer. Halogen bonding and a hydrogen‐bonded R₄²(8) ring further link the two‐dimensional supramolecular layers, leading to the formation of a three‐dimensional supramolecular network. The Co^II ion in CP (2) is tetracoordinated, exhibiting a distorted tetrahedral configuration. The ATBIP²⁻ ligand exhibits a bis(monodentate) coordination bridging mode, linking adjacent Co^II ions into zigzag chains, which are further bridged by the auxiliary bridging obix ligand, resulting in a two‐dimensional (4,4) topological network. Interlayer hydrogen and halogen–halogen bonding further extend the two‐dimensional layers into a three‐dimensional supramolecular network. A detailed analysis of the solid‐state UV–Vis–NIR diffuse‐reflectance spectra of (1) and (2) indicates that a wide optical band gap exists in both (1) and (2). CP (1) exhibits an irreversible dehydration–rehydration behaviour.     

Synthesis,Structure, and Photoluminescent Properties of a New 3D Metal‐Organic Framework with Unusual AgI Chains

A new 3D metal‐organic framework {[Ag₄(btc)(bix)₂] · H₂O}_n ( 1 ) [H₄btc = biphenyl‐2, 2′,4, 4′‐tetracarboxylic acid, bix = 1, 4‐bis(imidazol‐1‐ylmethyl)benzene] was synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction, infrared (IR) spectroscopy, thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), and luminescence studies. The most remarkable structural feature of 1 is that the 1D chain and 2D network interpenetrated structures are further linked by parallel aligned 1D Ag^I chains to generate 3D metal‐organic framework.     

Effect of the Spacer Chain Length of Organic Dicarboxylic Acid on the Supramolecular Assembly of Two Ternary Zinc (II) Coordination Polymers Derived from Mixed Ligands

Two new Zn^II coordination polymers (CPs), [Zn₂(SA)₂(L)₂]_n ( 1 ) and [Zn(AA)(L)]_n ( 2 ) [L = 1,6‐bis(benzimidazol‐1‐yl)hexane, H₂SA = succinic acid, H₂AA = adipic acid], were synthesized via hydrothermal method and characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectroscopy, and single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. CP 1 possesses a sql network, which is further extended into a 3D supramolecular skeleton by non‐classical C–H ··· O hydrogen bonding interactions. CP 2 exhibits a 1D linear chain, which is further assembled into a 2D supramolecular layer by π ··· π stacking interactions. The solid state fluorescence properties of two Zn^II CPs were investigated. Both CPs present high photocatalytic activities for the degradation of methylene blue (MB) under UV light irradiation. The photodegradation efficiency using CP 1 as catalyst is 91.3 % and using CP 2 as catalyst is 85.0 %, respectively.     

Syntheses,Crystal Structures,and Photocatalytic Activities of Three Copper Coordination Polymers Based on Bis(1H‐imidazol‐4‐yl)benzene/3‐(2‐Pyridyl)pyrazole

Three copper(II) coordination polymers (CuCPs), namely, [Cu_0.5(1,4‐bib)(SO₄)_0.5]_n ( 1 ), {[Cu(1,3‐bib)₂(H₂O)] · SO₄ · H₂O}_n ( 2 ), and [Cu(bpz)(SO₄)_0.5]_n ( 3 ), were assembled from the reaction of three N‐donors [1,4‐bib = 1,4‐bis(1H‐imidazol‐4‐yl)benzene, 1,3‐bib = 1,3‐bis(1H‐imidazol‐4‐yl)benzene, and Hbpz = 3‐(2‐pyridyl)pyrazole] with copper sulfate under hydrothermal conditions. Their structures were determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analyses and further characterized by elemental analyses (EA), IR spectroscopy, powder X‐ray diffraction (PXRD), and thermogravimetric analyses (TGA). Structure analyses reveal that complex 1 is a 3D 6‐connected {4¹² · 6³}‐ pcu net, complex 2 is a fourfold 3D 4‐connected 6⁶‐ dia net, whereas complex 3 is a 1D snake‐like chain, which further expanded into 3D supramolecular architectures with the help of C–H ··· O hydrogen bonds. Moreover, the photocatalytic tests demonstrate that the obtained CuCPs are photocatalysts in the degradation of MB with the efficiency is 86.4 % for 1 , 75.3 % for 2 , and 91.3 % for 3 after 2 h, respectively.     

Two new NiII and ZnII metal–organic frameworks of glutarate and 1,4‐bis[(2‐methyl‐1H‐imidazol‐1‐yl)methyl]benzene ligands: syntheses,structures and luminescence sensing properties

Two new metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), namely, three‐dimensional poly[diaquabis{μ₂‐1,4‐bis[(2‐methyl‐1H‐imidazol‐1‐yl)methyl]benzene}bis(μ₂‐glutarato)dinickel(II)] monohydrate], {[Ni₂(C₅H₆O₄)₂(C₁₆H₁₈N₄)₂(H₂O)₂]·H₂O}_n or {[Ni₂(Glu)₂(1,4‐mbix)₂(H₂O)₂]·H₂O}_n, ( I ), and two‐dimensional poly[[{μ₂‐1,4‐bis[(2‐methyl‐1H‐imidazol‐1‐yl)methyl]benzene}(μ₂‐glutarato)zinc(II)] tetrahydrate], {[Zn(C₅H₆O₄)(C₁₆H₁₈N₄)]·4H₂O}_n or {[Zn(Glu)(1,4‐mbix)]·4H₂O}_n ( II ), have been synthesized hydrothermally using glutarate (Glu^2?) mixed with 1,4‐bis[(2‐methyl‐1H‐imidazol‐1‐yl)methyl]benzene (1,4‐mbix), and characterized by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction, IR and UV–Vis spectroscopy, powder X‐ray diffraction, and thermogravimetric and photoluminescence analyses. Ni^II MOF ( I ) shows a 4‐connected 3D framework with point symbol 6⁶, but is not a typical dia network. Zn^II MOF ( II ) displays a two‐dimensional 4⁴‐ sql network with one‐dimensional water chains penetrating the grids along the c direction. The solid‐state photoluminescence analysis of ( II ) was performed at room temperature and the MOF exhibits highly selective sensing toward Fe³⁺ and Cr₂O₇^2? ions in aqueous solution.     

Six Coordination Polymers based on 4‐(1H‐Imidazol‐1‐yl)phthalic Acid: Structural Diversities,Magnetism and Luminescence Properties

The coordination polymers (CPs), [Ni(L)(H₂O)₄]_n ( 1 ), [Co(HL)₂(H₂O)₂]_n ( 2 ), {[Cu(L)(H₂O)₃] · H₂O}_n ( 3 ), [Mn(L)(H₂O)₂]_n ( 4 ), [Cd(L)(H₂O)₂]_n ( 5 ), and {[Zn₂(L)₂] · H₂O}_n ( 6 ), were solvothermally synthesized by employing the imidazol‐carboxyl bifunctional ligand 4‐(1H‐imidazol‐1‐yl) phthalic acid (H₂L). Single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction indicated that the L^2–/HL^– ligands display various coordination modes with different metal ions in 1 – 6 . Complexes 1 and 2 show one‐dimensional (1D) chain structures, whereas complexes 3 – 6 show 2D layered structures. The magnetic properties of these complexes were investigated. Complexes 1 and 3 indicate weak ferromagnetic interactions, whereas complexes 2 and 4 demonstrate antiferromagnetic interactions. In addition, luminescence properties of 5 and 6 were measured and studied in detail.     

Construction Of Two New 6‐connected Manganese(II) Metal Organic Frameworks via Isomeric Biphenyldicarboxylates Based on the Dinuclear Secondary Building Unit

Two coordination polymers, namely {[Mn(2,4′‐bpdc)(bimb)(H₂O)_0.5] · 0.5H₂O}_n ( 1 ) and [Mn(4,4′‐bpdc)(bimb)]_n · 2.5H₂O ( 2 ) [2,4′‐bpdc = biphenyl‐2,4′‐dicarboxylate, 4,4′‐bpdc = biphenyl‐4,4′‐dicarboxylate, and bimb = 1,4‐bis(1‐imidazol‐yl)‐2,5‐dimethyl benzene], were hydrothermally synthesized by reactions of manganese(II) salt with the rigid ligand 1,4‐bis(1‐imidazol‐yl)‐2,5‐dimethyl benzene and isomeric biphenyl dicarboxylate ligands. Complex 1 has an unusual 6‐connected three‐dimensional (3D) architecture with point symbol (4⁴.6¹¹). Complex 2 has also a 3D structure with two‐interpenetrated pcu topology with point symbol (4¹².6³). Structural comparisons show that the positions of the carboxylate groups in the ligand backbone play an important role in governing the structural topologies of these complexes.     

Zinc(II) Complexes with 1H‐Imidazol‐4‐yl‐Containing Polyamine Ligand

The protonation and Zn^II/Cu^II complexation constants of tripodal polyamine ligand N¹‐(2‐aminoethyl)‐N¹‐(1H‐imidazol‐4‐ylmethyl)‐ethane‐1,2‐diamine (HL) were determined by potentiometric titration. Three new compounds, i.e. [H₃(HL)](ClO₄)₃ ( 5 ), [Zn(HL)Cl](ClO₄) ( 6 ) and {[Zn(L)](ClO₄)}_n ( 7 ) were obtained by reactions of HL · 4HCl with Zn(ClO₄)₂ · 6H₂O under different reaction pH, and they were compared with the corresponding Cu^II complexes reported previously. The results indicate that the reaction pH and metal ions have remarkable influence on the formation and structure of the complexes.     

Poly[diaqua[μ‐1,4‐bis(imidazol‐1‐ylmethyl)benzene‐κ2N3:N3′](μ‐trans‐cyclohexane‐1,4‐carboxylato‐κ2O1:O4)manganese(II)]: a three‐dimensional hydrogen‐bonding α‐polonium net

In the title coordination compound, [Mn(C₈H₁₀O₄)(C₁₄H₁₄N₄)(H₂O)₂]_n, each Mn^II centre occupies an inversion centre. The 1,4‐bis(imidazol‐1‐ylmethyl)benzene (1,4‐bix) ligand and the trans‐cyclohexane‐1,4‐dicarboxylate dianion (chdc) both function in bridging modes, linking adjacent Mn^II centres into a two‐dimensional four‐connected (4,4) network. These two‐dimensional layers are stacked in a parallel mode. Hydrogen bonds between water molecules and carboxylate O atoms link neighbouring (4,4) networks, yielding a three‐dimensional α‐polonium net.     

Metal ions Directed Self-assembly based on Mixed Ligands: From 2D hcb Net to 3D cds Framework

Two coordination polymers (CPs), namely, [Zn(BPDC)(3-bpdb)_0.5(H₂O)₂]_n ( 1 ), and [Ni(BPDC)(3-bpdb)(H₂O)₂]_n ( 2 ) (where H₂BPDC = 4,4'-biphenyldicarboxylic acid, 3-bpdb = 1,4-bis(3-pyridyl)-2,3-diaza-1,3-butadiene) have been solvothermally synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR, elemental analyses, PXRD, and SEM. CP 1 possesses a 2D 3-connected hcb net, and weak hydrogen bonding and π ··· π stacking contacts further link the 2D networks to form 3D supramolecular structure. The structure of 2 presents a 4-connected threefold interpenetrated cds framework. Through structural analysis, it is found that the coordination geometry of metal ions significantly affects the binding behaviors of the ligands and the resultant extended networks of the CPs. Besides, the Hirshfeld surface analyses detailed the surface characteristics of the two CPs. In addition, the thermal stabilities and photoluminescent properties were also investigated.     

Poly[[(μ2‐biphenyl‐2,4′‐dicarboxylato)[μ2‐1,4‐bis(imidazol‐1‐ylmethyl)benzene]cadmium(II)] 0.15‐hydrate]

The asymmetric unit of the title two‐dimensional coordination polymer, {[Cd(C₁₄H₈O₄)(C₁₄H₁₄N₄)]·0.15H₂O}_n, is composed of one Cd^II cation, one biphenyl‐2,4′‐dicarboxylate (bpdc) anion, one 1,4‐bis(imidazol‐1‐ylmethyl)benzene (bix) ligand and 0.15 solvent water molecules. The coordination environment of the Cd^II cation is defined by four carboxylate O atoms from two different bpdc anions in a chelating mode and two N atoms from two distinct bix ligands, constructing a distorted trigonal prism polyhedron. Two inversion‐related Cd^II cations are bridged together by two positionally disordered bpdc anions, forming a 22‐membered ring with a Cd...Cd distance of 9.1966 (9) Å. These rings are then further linked by two bix ligands, extending into a two‐dimensional layer along (102) with 6³ topology.