Different two-dimensional metal-organic frameworks through ligand modification

Through ligand modification, we have replaced the central benzene ring of H₂TDBA ([1,1′:3′,1″-terphenyl]-4,4″-dicarboxylic acid) with the pyridine structurally related ligand H₂PDDA (4,4′-(pyridine-2,6-diyl)dibenzoic acid), which makes the central pyridine ring of H₂PDDA more coplanar with two benzene rings on both sides of the ligand. The modification results in a dramatically different linkage configuration, thereby allowing structural changes to the metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Two 2-D MOFs, [Cu(TDBA)(DMA)₂]·H₂O (BUT-221, DMA = N,N-dimethylacetamide), and [Cu₃(PDDA)₃(DMA)₂(H₂O)]·5H₂O (BUT-223) have been synthesized through reactions of two ditopic carboxylate ligands with Cu(NO₃)₂·3H₂O under solvothermal conditions, and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, powder X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis and infrared spectroscopy. Topological analysis shows that BUT-221 is a twofold parallel interpenetrating 4⁴ 2-D network with a skl topology, while BUT-223 is a 2-D network with a kgm topology.     

A pillar-layered Cd(II) metal-organic framework for selective detection of organic explosives

The detection of explosives is crucial for homeland security, environmental cleaning, and military issues. As a new class of porous materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising platforms for the detection of organic explosives. In this work, a new pillar-layered Cd(II) MOF, [CdL_0.5dpe_0.5]·2H₂O (BUT-202, H₄L = 4,8-disulfonaphthalene-2,6-dicarboxylic acid, dpe = 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethylene), was synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, powder X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, infrared spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. BUT-202 has good fluorescent properties, which can be selectively quenched by trace amounts of 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (TNP) in DMF with low detection limit of 0.2 μM.     

Influence of secondary ligand on structures and topologies of lanthanide coordination polymers with 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine hexaacetic acid

A series of new lanthanide coordination polymers has been synthesized and structurally characterized; [Ln₄(TTHA)₂(pzac)(H₃O)₂(H₂O)]·5H₂O (Ln = Pr (1a) and Nd (1b)), [Sm₈(TTHA)₄(pzac)_0.5(H₃O)(H₂O)_7.5]·4H₂O (2), [Ln₄(HTTHA)₂(SO₄)(H₂O)₄]·5H₂O (Ln = Pr (3a) and Nd (3b)), where H₆TTHA = 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine hexaacetic acid, and H₂pzac = 2,5-dioxo-piperazine-1,4-diacetic acid. The compounds feature 3-D frameworks comprising the deprotonated H₆TTHA as the primary ligand and either the in situ generated pzac^2? or sulfate as the secondary ligands. The influence of the deprotonated H₆TTHA in directing the framework structures through preferential coordination modes and molecular conformation is described. The effect of the secondary ligands in increasing the compactness of the frameworks and in the alternation of the framework topologies based on the four-connected pts type is described.     

A fluorescent 3-D metal-organic framework with unusual tetranuclear zinc secondary building units

A 3-D metal-organic framework (MOF) {Zn₄(μ₃-OH)₂(bdc)₃(pad)₂}·2H₂O (1, H₂bdc = 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, pad = 1,10-phenanthroline-5,6-dione) with unusual Zn₄(μ₃-OH)₂(COO)₆(N₂)₂ secondary building units (SBUs) has been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction, powder X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, elemental analysis, and infrared spectroscopy. The tetranuclear Zn₄ SBU was formed through two dinuclear Zn₂ clusters by sharing two μ₃-OH bridges. Considering this Zn₄ SBU as a six-connected node, the overall framework of 1 has a pcu topology. This tetranuclear Zn₄ SBU can be used as a node in construction of MOFs.     

Construction of zinc–organic frameworks by flexible aliphatic dicarboxylates plus 2-(1H-imidazolyl-1-methyl)-1H-benzimidazole ligand

Three new Zn(II) complexes, [Zn(ox)(imb)] (1), [Zn₂(mal)₂(imb)₂] (2), and [Zn(suc)(imb)]·H₂O (3) (imb = 2-(1H-imidazolyl-1-methyl)-1H-benzimidazole, H₂ox = oxalic acid, H₂mal = malonic acid, H₂suc = succinic acid), have been synthesized and structurally characterized. Complex 1 is a 3-D framework with a 4-connected diamond topology with the topological notation of 6⁶. Complex 2 exhibits 2-D layers with (6,3) networks. Complex 3 displays a 3-D framework constructed through unusual 2-D → 3-D parallel interpenetration of corrugated 2-D (6,3) networks. IR spectra, PXRD patterns, thermogravimetric curves, and photoluminescence spectra are addressed.     

Cd(II) and Cu(II) coordination polymers based on a multidentate N-donor ligand: syntheses,crystal structures,optical band gaps,and photoluminescence

Four Cd(II)- and Cu(II)-containing coordination polymers (CPs) based on a multidentate N-donor ligand and varied dicarboxylate anions, [Cd(3,3′-tmbpt)(p-bdc)]·2.5H₂O (1), [Cd(3,3′-tmbpt)(m-bdc)]·2H₂O (2), [Cu(3,3′-tmbpt)(m-bdc)]·H₂O (3), and [Cu(3,3′-tmbpt)(p-bdc)]·2H₂O (4), where 3,3′-tmbpt = 1 ? ((1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methyl)-3,5-bis(3-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazole, p-H₂bdc = 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, and m-H₂bdc = 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, have been prepared hydrothermally. The structures of the compounds were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses and further characterized by infrared spectra and elemental analyses. Compound 1 exhibits a 3-D twofold interpenetrating framework with a 6⁵·8 CdSO₄ topology. Compound 2 is a 2-D layer containing meso-helical chains with a 4⁴·6² sql topology. Compound 3 shows a 1-D → 3-D interdigitated architecture while 4 displays a 2-D → 3-D interdigitated architecture. The structural differences of the compounds indicate that the dicarboxylate anions and the central metal ions play important roles in the resulting structures of CPs. Optical band gaps and solid-state photoluminescent properties have also been studied.     

Syntheses,structures and luminescent properties of two 3D pillared open frameworks with unique 6-connected structures based on 4,5-dihydroxy-1,3-benzenedisulfonate

Two coordination polymers, [Ba(H₂L)(H₂O)]_n·nH₂O (1) and [La(HL)(H₂O)]_n·nH₂O (2) (Na₂H₂L = 4,5-dihydroxy-1,3-benzenedisulfonic acid disodium salt), have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. The central metal ions are nine-coordinate with distorted tricapped trigonal prismatic arrangements. Compounds 1 and 2 have 3-D metal–organic framework (MOF) structures which are created by 2-D inorganic layers [Ba₂S₂O₅]_n and [La₂S₂O₅]_n through organic phenyl moieties of HL^3? linkages. The inorganic layers and organic pillars are alternately arranged to generate the 3-D pillared-layered open frameworks with (4¹¹, 6⁴) topologies. Results of fluorescence measurements reveal that two decayed emission bands centered at 435 and 408 nm may be caused by interactions of the ligands and the metal ions. The respective luminescence emission peaks appear at different wavelengths and intensities, which can be affected by the metal ions.     

A porous Cu(II)-MOF containing [PW12O40]3− and a large protonated water cluster: synthesis,structure, and proton conductivity

A proton-conducting metal–organic framework (MOF), {[Cu₄(dpdo)₁₂][H(H₂O)₂₇(CH₃CN)₁₂][PW₁₂O₄₀]₃}_n (where dpdo is 4,4′-bipyridine-N,N′-dioxide) (1), was synthesized by the reaction of CuHPW₁₂O₄₀·nH₂O and dpdo at room temperature. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis at 293?K revealed that 1 crystallized in the cubic space group Im-3 and presented a non-interwoven 3-D framework with cubic cavities and guest molecules. A large ionic water cluster H⁺(H₂O)₂₇, consisting of a water shell (H₂O)₂₆ and an encaged H⁺(H₂O) as a center core, was trapped in the cubic cavity of the MOF {[Cu₄(dpdo)₁₂(PW₁₂O₄₀)₃]^?}_∞. Thermogravimetric analysis suggests that 1 has high thermal stability, indicating that such a non-interwoven 3-D framework with cubic cavities is a suitable host for researching protonated water clusters. Its water vapor adsorption isotherm at room temperature and pressure shows that the water vapor adsorbed in it was 65.1 cm^3?g^?1 at the maximum allowable humidity. It exhibits good proton conductivities of 10^?5–10^?4?S^?cm^?1 at 100 °C in the relative humidity range 35–98%.     

Structural diversity for three Zn(II) coordination polymers from 4-nitrobenzene-1,2-dicarboxylate and bispyridyl ligand

Three Zn(II) complexes, [Zn₂(bpp)₂(FNA)₂]·H₂O (1), [Zn(bpp)(FNA)]·H₂O (2), and Zn₂(bpp)₂(FNA)₂ (3) (bpp = 1,3-bi(4-pyridyl)propane, H₂FNA = 4-nitrobenzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid), were synthesized and characterized by single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction methods, IR spectroscopy, TG analyses, elemental analyses, and fluorescent analysis. In 1, the Zn(II) ions are linked by FNA anions and bpp into 2-D layers. The Zn(II) ions in 2 are bridged by FNA anions into chiral chains, which are interlinked by bpp into 3-D metal–organic framework with (6⁵·8) CdS topology. Complex 3 features 1-D zigzag chains, which are interconnected by bpp ligands to give a 3-D framework with (6·7⁴·8)(6⁴·7·8) topology. Complexes 2 and 3 exhibit significant ferroelectric behavior (for 2 remnant polarization Pr = 0.050 μC cm^?2, coercive field Ec = 1.13 kV cm^?1, saturation of the spontaneous polarization Ps = 0.239 μC cm^?2; for 3 Pr = 0.192 μC cm^?2, Ec = 4.64 kV cm^?1, Ps = 0.298 μC cm^?2).     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and properties of two dinuclear iron(III) complexes constructed with 1,2,3,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid and chelating N-donor auxiliary coligands

Two dinuclear Fe(III) metal–organic complexes with tetracarboxylate and chelating N-donor ligands, [Fe(Hbtec)(phen)(H₂O)]₂·2H₂O (1) and [Fe(Hbtec)(bpy)(H₂O)]₂·2H₂O (2) (H₄btec = 1,2,3,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine) have been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopic, and X-ray diffraction methods. Both complexes crystallize in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with two Fe(III) ions bridged by two Hbtec^3? ligands into a dinuclear unit. Hydrogen bonding connects the dinuclear units into a 3-D framework. The dinuclear units are 10-connected nodes that produce a 3-D framework with topology Schläfli symbol as (3¹²·4²⁸·5⁵). Thermal stabilities and luminescent properties of the two complexes have also been investigated.     

Supramolecular inclusion of a pillared double-layered host by an anion-directed second-sphere coordination

In this paper, we have illustrated the utilisation of a second-sphere coordination approach to construct supramolecular inclusion solids with varieties of guest molecules. A flexible molecule N,N,N′,N′-tetra-p-methylbenzyl-ethylenediamine (L1) bearing doubly protonated H-bond donors was designed, capable of forming N–H…Cl hydrogen bonds with a crystallographically unique chloride anion, to construct an anion-directed ligand. The pillared double-layered host framework was constructed by an anion-directed ligand and primary coordination sphere [CoCl₄]^2 ?  through weak C–H…Cl hydrogen-bonding interactions. A variety of guest molecules, such as p-anisaldehyde, 1,4-dimethoxy-2,5-bis(methoxymethyl)benzene, can be included, leading to the formation of novel supramolecular inclusion solids: [L1]·4[H]⁺·[CoCl₄]^2 ? ·2Cl^? ·1.5[C₈H₈O₂]·0.25[CH₃OH] (1) and [L1]·4[H]⁺·[CoCl₄]^2 ? ·2Cl^? ·1.5[C₁₂H₂₀O₄]·0.5[CH₃OH] (2).

We have presented herein the utilisation of a second-sphere coordination approach to construct supramolecular inclusion solids with a variety of guest molecules. A novel type of a pillared double-layered host framework was constructed by a second-sphere coordination between the anion-directed ligand (L1 = N,N,N′,N′-tetra-p-methylbenzyl-ethylenediamine) and [CoCl₄]^2 ?  through weak C–H…Cl hydrogen-bonding interaction, and a variety of guest molecules, such as p-anisaldehyde, 1,4-dimethoxy-2,5-bis(methoxymethyl)benzene, can be included, leading to the formation of supramolecular inclusion solids: [L1]·4[H]⁺·[CoCl₄]^2 ? ·2Cl^? ·1.5[C₈H₈O₂]·0.25[CH₃OH] (1) and [L1]·4[H]⁺·[CoCl₄]^2 ? ·2Cl^? ·1.5[C₁₂H₂₀O₄]·0.5[CH₃OH] (2)

     

Preparation and characterization of four polymeric metal complexes based on the flexible ligand 1H-1,2,4-triazole-1-propionic acid in different conformations

Three 2-D layered coordination polymers with (4,4) topology, {[Cu(trzp)₂(H₂O)]·1.18H₂O} _n (1), {[Co(trzp)₂(H₂O)₂]·2H₂O} _n (2), and {[Cd(trzp)₂(H₂O)]·2H₂O} _n (3), have been synthesized with the flexible, bifunctional ligand 1H-1,2,4-triazole-1-propionate (trzp^?) as a two-connected bridge. In addition, a complicated 3-D MOF [Ag₃(trzp)₂(NO₃)] _n (4) has been obtained with the help of Ag?Ag interactions and trzp^? as a four-connected linker. Htrzp and 1–4 have been characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, and infrared spectroscopy. The structural analysis showed that Htrzp has a gauche conformation in the solid state. However, both gauche and trans conformers of trzp^? are observed in the crystals of 1; only one conformer of trzp^? exists in the other three compounds (trans conformation in 2 and 3, and gauche conformation in 4). The thermal behaviors of 1–4 have been examined by thermal gravimetric analysis under nitrogen, which revealed that metal cyanide salts M(CN) _n (M?=?Cu(II), Co(II), Cd(II), and Ag(I), n?=?1 or 2) may be an intermediate pyrolytic decomposition product of the corresponding compounds.     

Self-assembly of 1-D, 2-D,and 3-D transition-metal coordination polymers based on a T-shaped tripodal ligand 4-(4,5-dicarboxy-1H-imidazol-2-yl)pyridine 1-oxide

Three coordination polymers, {[Co(C₁₀H₅N₃O₅)(H₂O)₂]·H₂O}_n (1), {[Mn₃(C₁₀H₅N₃O₅)₂Cl₂(H₂O)₆]·2H₂O}_n (2), and {[Cu₃(C₁₀H₄N₃O₅)₂(H₂O)₃]·4H₂O}_n (3), based on a T-shaped tripodal ligand 4-(4,5-dicarboxy-1H-imidazol-2-yl)pyridine 1-oxide (H₃DCImPyO), were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. The polymers showed diverse coordination modes, being characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectroscopy, and single-crystal X-ray structure analysis. In 1, the HDCImPyO^2? generated a 1-D chain by adopting a μ₂-kN, O : kN′, O′ coordination mode to bridge two Co(II) ions in two bis-N,O-chelating modes. In 2, the HDCImPyO^2? adopted a μ₃-kN, O : kO′, O′′ : O′′′ coordination mode to bridge two crystallographically independent Mn(II) ions, forming a 2-D hcb network with {6³} topology. In 3, by adopting μ₄-kN, O : kO′, O′′ : kN′′, O′′′ : O′′′′ coordination, DCImPyO^3? bridged three crystallographically independent Cu(II) ions to form a 3-D framework having the stb topology.     

2-D coordination polymers of copper and cobalt with 3,4-pyridinedicarboxylic acid: synthesis,characterization, and crystal structures

Two new complexes involving 3,4-pyridinedicarboxylic acid (3,4-H₂pdc), copper(II) and cobalt(II) complexes, {[Cu(3,4-Hpdc)₂(H₂O)₂]·2dmso}_n (1) and {[Co(3,4-Hpdc)₂(H₂O)₂]·2H₂O·2dmso}_n (2) (dmso = dimethylsulfoxide), have been synthesized by the diffusion method and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, thermal analysis, powder and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR). In both compounds, the metal coordination sphere is composed of a trans-MO₄N₂ core and adopts a distorted octahedral geometry in accordance with X-ray diffraction and EPR results. 3,4-Hpdc^? ligands bridge the metal centers giving two-dimensional (2-D) coordination polymers with four-connected uninodal nets of (4,4) topology.     

Two interpenetrating 3D MOFs constructed by bis(imidazole) and V-shape carboxylate co-ligands: synthesis,structure, gas adsorption and photoluminescent properties

Two 3-D MOFs, {[Co₂(oba)₂(bmip)]·DMA}_n (1) and [Cd(1,3-bdc)(bmip)]_n (2), where H₂oba = 4,4′-oxybis(benzoic acid), 1,3-bdc = isophthalic acid and bmip = 1,3-bis(2-methylimidazolyl)propane, were synthesized under solvothermal conditions and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, powder XRD, FT-IR, TGA, and elemental analysis. Complex 1 features a 3-D→3-D twofold interpenetrating framework, and topological analysis shows the framework can be described as a 6-connected uninodal pcu net having the point symbol (4¹².6³). Complex 2 shows a 3-D→3-D threefold interpenetrating network that can be described as a 4-connected uninodal cds net with (6⁵.8) topology. Gas adsorptions of 1 were carried out, and photoluminescent properties of 1 and 2 were also investigated at room temperature.     

Syntheses,structural determination,and binding studies of nine-coordinate multinuclear (mnH)2[EuIII(egta)]2·6H2O and binuclear (mnH)4[EuIII2(dtpa)2]·6H2O

Two lanthanide complexes, (mnH)₂[Eu^III(egta)]₂·6H₂O (1) (H₄egta = ethyleneglycol-bis-(2aminoethylether)-N,N,N′,N′-tetraacetic acid) and (mnH)₄[Eu^III₂(dtpa)₂]·6H₂O (2) (H₅dtpa = diethylenetriamine-N,N,N′,N″,N″-pentaacetic acid), have been synthesized and characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy, thermal analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. X-ray diffraction reveals that 1 is multinuclear nine-coordinate and crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system with space group C2/c. The obtained cell dimensions are a = 38.513(3)?Å, b = 13.5877(8)?Å, c = 8.7051(5)?Å, β = 99.6780(10)°, and 4490.6(5)?ų. Each methylamine (mnH⁺) cation in 1, through hydrogen bonds, connects three adjacent [Eu^III(egta)]^? anions. The [Eu^III(egta)]^? anions connect one another forming a 1-D multinuclear zigzag chain structure along the c-axis. Complex 2 is nine-coordinate binuclear structure with tricapped trigonal prismatic conformation and crystallizing in the monoclinic crystal system, but with space group P2₁/n. The obtained cell dimensions are a = 9.9132(8)?Å, b = 24.1027(18)?Å, c = 10.7120(10)?Å, β = 109.1220(10)°, and 2418.2(3)?ų. For 2, there are two kinds of methylamine cations (mnH⁺) connecting [Eu^III₂(dtpa)₂]^4? complex anions and lattice waters through hydrogen bonds, leading to formation of a 2-D ladder-like layer structure.     

Synthesis,structure and properties of a hetero-metal organic framework constructed by sulfonate and phenol ligand

A hetero-metal organic framework, [NaSr(HTiron)(H₂O)₅]·H₂O (1) (Na₂H₂Tiron = 4,5-dihydroxy-1,3-benzenedisulfonic acid disodium), has been synthesized under hydrothermal condition. The framework was characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR spectroscopy, UV–Vis spectroscopy, thermal analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It features a 3-D network structure with (4²,12⁴)(4⁵,6⁴,8)₂(4)₂ topology, constructed by HTiron^3? ligands. Compared with the ligand, the photoluminescence emission of 1 bathochromically shifts and shows emission maximum at 497 nm at room temperature.     

Two Zn(II) coordination polymers constructed by a new tricarboxylate and different N-containing ligands: synthesis,crystal structures,and selective luminescence sensing for Fe3+ in aqueous solution

Two Zn(II) coordination polymers, {[Zn₃(L)₂(bipy)₂(H₂O)₄}_n (1) and {[Zn(HL)(4,4′-bibp)}_n (2), were obtained from Zn(II) nitrate, a tricarboxylate ligand (H₃L) and different N-containing ligands with hydrothermal conditions, where H₃L = 4-((6-carboxynaphthalen-2-yl)oxy)phthalic acid, bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine, and 4,4′-bibp = 4,4′-di(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-1,1′-biphenyl. Single-crystal X-ray analysis reveals that 1 has a 2-D layer framework formed by L^3? and bipy and 2 has an infinite 1-D structure with Zn₂ units built by 4,4′-bibp ligands. The phase purity, IR spectra, thermal stabilities, and fluorescence properties in the solid state of 1 and 2 were investigated. Moreover, 1 and 2 were chosen as fluorescent probes to sense different metal ions, showing selective response to Fe³⁺ ion through luminescence quenching. The possible sensing mechanism to Fe³⁺ ion is also discussed.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of a Zn(II) metal-organic framework based on 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate and 4,4′-bis(1-imidazolyl)biphenyl ligands: selective sensing of Mn2+ and Fe3+ ions in aqueous solution

Abstract

A new metal-organic framework (MOF), {[Zn₃(btc)₂(bimb)₂(H₂O)₂](H₂O)₃}_n (1), where H₃btc =1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate and bimb = 4,4′-bis(1-imidazolyl)biphenyl, has been synthesized and characterized using single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR spectroscopy, elemental, thermogravimetric, and photoluminescent analysis. X-ray diffraction crystallographic analyses indicate that 1 displays two types of Zn centers with a distorted pyramidal and a perfectly octahedral coordination sphere. The fully deprotonated btc^3? ligand coordinates four Zn ions with two carboxylate groups having bidentate chelate modes and one binds µ₂-η¹:η¹; bimb serves as a μ₂-bridging ligand in 1, resulting in a new three-dimensional (3-D) metal-organic framework with an uncommon trinodal 4-connected network with a Schäfli symbol of (6⁵ 10)₂(6² 8 10³)₃(7³ 8 12) topology. In the crystal, a 3-D supramolecular architecture is further formed by O–H···O hydrogen bonds, C–H···O interactions, C–H···π as well as π···π stacking. 1 shows intense fluorescence in the solid state and exhibits high selectivity for Mn²⁺ and Fe³⁺ ions through fluorescence enhancement and the quenching effect in aqueous solutions at room temperature, respectively.