2-(N，N-二羧甲基氨甲基)氢醌金属配合物(钴、镍、锌)的合成、晶体结构及电化学性质研究

合成了3个新的氢醌金属配合物:[Co(H2cah)(H2O)2].H2O(1),Ni(H2cah)(H2O)2].H2O(2),[Zn(H2cah)(CH3OH)(H2O)].H2O(3)(H4cah=2-(N,N-二羧甲酸氨甲基)氢醌),通过X-射线单晶衍射,红外光谱,元素分析对它们进行了表征。这些配合物均为单核结构,并且通过分子间的氢键形成了无限的超分子网状结构。电化学研究显示配合物1中的Co2+/Co+对和配合物2中的Ni2+/Ni+对的氧化还原是一个不可逆的过程,但是氢醌到半醌之间的转换是一个准可逆的过程。     

A Series of Mononuclear Complexes Constructed from Transition Metals and Amino Acid Derived Ligands: Syntheses, Structures and Photoluminescence

Eight neutral mononuclear complexes constructed from transition metals （M = Co（Ⅱ）, Ni（Ⅱ）, Cu（Ⅱ）, Zn（Ⅱ）, Cd（Ⅱ）） and ligands N-（2-pyridylmethyl）-L-phenylalanine （L-Hpmpa） and N-（2-pyridylmethyl）-L-tyrosine （L-Hpmtyr） have been synthesized by both hydrothermal and conventional room temperature reactions. Four of them have been structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffractions. They are： [Co（L-pmpa）2·2H2O] 1, [Ni（L-pmpa）2·2H2O] 2, [Cu（L-pmpa）2·2H2O] 3 and [Cu（L-pmtyr）2·2H2O] 4. Single-crystal X-ray analysis, IR and elemental analysis revealed that complexes 1, 2 and 3 are isostructural. Powder X-ray diffraction, IR and elemental analysis revealed that complexes 4, 5 （Zn[L-pmtyr]2·2H2O）, 6 （Cd[L-pmtyr]2·2H2O）, 7 （Co[L-pmtyr]2·2H2O） and 8 （Ni[L-pmtyr]2·2H2O） are isostructural. The photoluminescence properties of L-Hpmtyr ligand, compounds 5 and 6 were also investigated.     

Coordination polymers of macrocyclic oxamide with 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate: syntheses, crystal structures and magnetic properties

Solvothermal reactions of mixed ligands H(3)BTC and macrocyclic oxamide complexes (ML, M = Cu, Ni) with M(ClO(4))(2)·6H(2)O (M = Co, Zn, Ni and Cd) afford six new complexes, including [M'(4)(BTC)(2)(ML)(2)(OH)(2)(H(2)O)(2)]·2H(2)O (M' = Co, M = Ni, for (1); M' = Zn, M = Ni, for (2); M' = Zn, M = Cu, for (3)), [Ni(3)(BTC)(2)(NiL)(2)(H(2)O)(6)]·2CH(3)OH·2H(2)O (4), [Cd(4)(BTC)(2)(HBTC)(NiL)(4)(H(2)O)]·3H(2)O (5) and [Cd(HBTC)(CuL)]·H(2)O (6) (ML, H(2)L = 2, 3-dioxo-5, 6, 14, 15-dibenzo-1,4,8,12-tetraazacyclo-pentadeca-7,13-dien; H(3)BTC = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid). Complexes 1-3 consist of a 2D layer framework formed by the linkage of M(II)(M = Ni, Cu) and M'(4) (M' = Co, Zn) cluster via the oxamide and BTC(3-) bridges and display a (3,6)-connected network with a (4(3))(2)(4(6).6(6).8(3)) topology. The structure of 4 consists of pentanuclear [Ni(II)(5)] units and arranges in a 1D cluster chain. Complex 5 exhibits a 2D layered structure characterized by 3,4,3-connected (4.6(2))(3)(4.6(3).8(2))(4(2).6(3).8)(4(2).6) topology. Complex 6 possesses a 3D network with sra topology. The magnetic properties of complexes 1 and 4 were investigated.     

镍钼杂多酸制备NiMo/γ-Al2O3催化剂及硼、钴或镍改性氧化铝的影响（英文）

A hydrotreating NiMo/γ-Al2O3 catalyst(12 wt% Mo and 1.1 wt% Ni) was prepared by impregnation of the support with the Anderson-type heteropolyoxomolybdate(NH4)4Ni(OH)6Mo6O18.Before impregnation of the support,it was modified with an aqueous solution of H3BO3,Co(NO3)2,or Ni(NO3)2.The catalysts were investigated using N2 adsorption,O2 chemisorption,X-ray diffraction,UV-Vis spectroscopy,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,temperature-programmed reduction,temperature-programmed desorption,and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.The addition of Co,Ni,or B influenced the Al2O3 phase composition and gave increased catalytic activity for 1-benzothiophene hydrodesulfurization(HDS).X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy confirmed that the prior loading of Ni,Co or B increased the degree of sulfidation of the NiMo/γ-Al2O3 catalysts.The highest HDS activity was observed with the NiMo/γ-Al2O3 catalyst with prior loaded Ni.     

The rapid synthesis of the heteropolyoxometalate-pillared layered double hydroxide Zn2Al(OH)6[SiW11O39Co(H2O)]1/6 · 4H2O by the action of ultrasound

The ion-exchange between the transition metal monosubstituted heteropolyoxometalate anion [SiW11O39-Co(H2O)]6– and the anionic clay Zn2Al(OH)6NO3· xH2O by the action of ultrasound gave the heteropolyanion-pillared layered double hydroxide Zn2Al-(OH)6[SiW11O39Co(H2O)]1/6·4H2O within 7 min. The product was characterized by powder X-ray diffraction, i.r. spectroscopy and elemental analysis. The results show that the gallery height of the complex is 1.00±0.02 nm and the heteropolyanion [SiW11O39-Co(H2O)]6– entering the layer retains the integrity of the Keggin structure. Experimentally, the atomic ratio of each element in the formula is Zn:Al = 2.1:0.95 and Si:W:Co = 0.96:10.90:0.98.     

A New Cobalt(Ⅱ)Polymer Based on 1-Butylben-zimidazole and Terephthalate Mixed-ligands:Crystal Structure and Weak Interactions

<正>A new cobalt(Ⅱ)polymer with quasi-rectangular cavities,[Co(L)_2(TP)·H_2O]_n 1(L =1-butylbenzimidazole,TP=terephthalate ion)has been prepared by means of self-assembly of 1-butylbenzimidazole,terephthalic acid and Co(NO_3)_2·6H_2O.The structure of 1 was characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis.In the crystal packing,2-D supramolecular layers are formed viaπ-πstacking interactions.The fluorescence emission spectra of L and 1 are described.     

Co掺杂ZnO纳米棒的水热法制备及其光致发光性能

以Zn(NO3)2·6H2O 和Co(NO3)2·6H2O为原料, 通过水热法在较低温度下制备了纯ZnO和Co掺杂的ZnO(ZnO:Co)纳米棒. 利用XRD、EDS、TEM和HRTEM对样品进行了表征, 结合光致发光(PL)谱研究了样品的PL性能. 结果表明, 水热法制备纯ZnO和ZnO:Co纳米棒均具有较好的结晶度. Co2+是以替代的形式进入ZnO晶格, 掺入量为2%(原子分数)左右. 纯的ZnO纳米棒平均直径约为20 nm, 平均长度约为180 nm; 掺杂样品的平均直径值约为15 nm, 平均长度约为200 nm左右; Co掺杂轻微地影响ZnO纳米棒的生长. 另外, Co掺杂能够调整ZnO纳米棒的能带结构、提高表面态含量, 进而使得ZnO:Co纳米棒的紫外发光峰位红移, 可见光发光能力增强.     

含有3,4-吡唑二甲酸的锌(Ⅱ)配合物:合成、结构和荧光性质（英文）

3,4-吡唑二甲酸(H3pdc)与Zn(NO3)2·6H2O在不同的条件下反应制得了2个新的配合物:[Zn(H2pdc)2(H2O)2]·2H2O(1)和[Zn2(Hpdc)2(H2O)6]·2H2O(2)。X射线衍射分析表明,1和2分别是单核和双核结构。H3pdc部分脱质子后的阴离子配体在1和2中采用的是N,O-螯合(H2pdc-)以及μ2-κN,O∶κN桥联(Hpdc2-)配位模式。在这2个配合物中,相邻的零维组分通过分子间氢键(O-H…O,N-H…O和C-H…O)作用形成三维超分子结构。此外我们还研究了配合物1和2的热稳定性和荧光性能。     

Mg-Ni-Al-EDTA柱撑LDHs层状材料的水热合成、结构及性能

以Mg(NO3)2.6H2O、Ni(NO3)2.6H2O、Al(NO3)3.9H2O和[CH2N(CH2COOH)2]2为原料,采用水热合成法,合成了Mg-Ni-Al三元EDTA柱撑LDHs层状材料。采用ICP、元素分析仪、XRD、FTIR、TG-DSC、SEM等手段对样品进行了表征。探讨了pH值、反应温度、反应时间和原料配比对EDTA柱撑LDHs材料合成的影响。结果表明,在pH=8、反应温度控制在140℃、反应时间为24 h时,可以合成出结构规整、晶形良好、各层间排列紧密有序的含不同比例金属阳离子的EDTA柱撑LDHs材料。Mg-Ni-Al三元EDTA柱撑LDHs层状材料通过层间EDTA对Co2+的螯合作用,可以在较短时间内吸附溶液中的Co2+,去除率在97%以上。pH值、吸附时间、吸附温度、固体投加量及初始Co2+浓度对去除率均有不同程度的影响。     

A family of double-bowl pseudo metallocalix[6]arene discs

We report the synthesis and magnetic characterisation of a series of planar [M?] (M= Ni(II), Zn(II)) disc complexes [Ni?(OH)?(L?)?](NO?)? (1), [Ni?(OH)?(L?)?](NO?)?·2MeOH (2), [Ni?(OH)?(L?)?](NO?)?·3MeNO? (3), [Ni?(OH)?(L?)?](NO?)?·2MeCN (4), [Zn?(OH)?(L?)?](NO?)?·2MeOH·H?O (5) and [Zn?(OH)?(L?)?](NO?)?·3MeNO? (6) (where HL? = 2-iminomethyl-6-methoxy-phenol, HL? = 2-iminomethyl-4-bromo-6-methoxy-phenol). Each member exhibits a double-bowl pseudo metallocalix[6]arene topology whereby the individual [M?] units form molecular host cavities which are able to accommodate various guest molecules (MeCN, MeNO? and MeOH). Magnetic susceptibility measurements carried out on complexes 1 and 4 indicate weak exchange between the Ni(II) centres.     

A New 3D Supramolecular Network Formed by [Zn_3（2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylate）_3Cl_4]~（4-）and 4-Carboxypyridinium

A new compound [Zn3(C7NO4H3)3Cl4]·[C6NO2H6]4·4H2O (I) has been synthesized and structurally characterized by X-ray crystallography.It crystallizes in monoclinic,space group C2/c with a=16.9018(14),b=12.6902(10),c=25.1170(2),β=90.54°,V=5387.0(8)3,Z=4,Zn3C45H41Cl4N7O24,Mr=1401.76,Dc=1.728 g/cm3,F(000)=2840,μ(MoKa)=1.615 mm-1,the R= 0.0758 and wR=0.2060 for 3468 observed reflections (I 2σ(I)).Analysis of single-crystal X-ray diffraction data shows that compound I displays an interesting example of 3D supramolecular networks with perfect neutral and ionic hydrogen bonding array.     

镍钴锌纳米铁氧体的制备及磁热性能

以乙酰丙酮盐为前驱体,三乙二醇为溶剂,采用多元醇法制备了纳米Ni0.5-xCoxZn0.5Fe2O4(x=0,0.1,0.2,0.3和0.4)铁氧体.通过X射线衍射仪(XRD)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、傅里叶变换红外光谱仪(FTIR)和振动样品磁强计(VSM)等对样品的结构、形貌和磁性能进行了表征.结果表明,所得纳米Ni0.5-xCoxZn0.5Fe2O4铁氧体的分散性较好,尺寸均一.在室温下产物的剩磁和矫顽力均较小,表现出亚铁磁性.纳米Ni0.3Co0.2Zn0.5Fe2O4铁氧体的饱和磁化强度达到41.34 A·m2·kg-1,其在交变磁场中升温可达到55℃,表现出较好的磁热性能.     

锌(Ⅱ)配合物的超分子设计及对甲醇蒸气的吸附性能

采用饱和蒸气扩散技术,将2,4-二羟基苯甲醛缩异烟酰腙(H_2dhbi)配体分别与Zn(ClO_4)2·6H_2O和Zn(NO_3)_2·6H_2O进行配位作用,得到2种不同配位模式的金属-有机框架材料[(dhbi)_2Zn_2·8H_2O]n(1)和{[(dhbi)_2(H_2O)_2Zn_2]·4DMF]}n(2).利用X射线单晶衍射、热分析技术(TG-DTA)和X射线粉末衍射(PXRD)等方法进行了结构表征.进一步将配位聚合物1和2用于对甲醇分子的吸附性能研究,结果表明,化合物1是一种理想的微孔材料,其对甲醇分子的吸附能力为化合物2的近5倍,采用PLATON对材料的孔隙体积进行计算得到化合物1和2的孔隙率分别为38.2%和5.5%.     

新型吡啶基羧酸席夫碱配体镍配合物的合成和晶体结构

通过新合成的吡啶基羧酸席夫碱配体（5-(吡啶基-3-亚甲基氨基)间苯二甲酸H2L）,和镍盐反应制备了一个新的镍配合物{[Ni(HL)₂(H₂O)₂]·2H₂O}_n(1),利用元素分析及X-射线单晶衍射对其进行了表征。结构分析结果表明标题化合物属于三斜晶系,P1 空间群,晶胞参数为a=0.764 79(11) nm,b=0.870 49(13) nm,c=1.081 13(16) nm,α=85.583(2)°,β=82.614(2)°,γ=81.565(2)°,V=0.704 82(18) nm³,Z=1,D_c=1.586 g·cm^-3,μ=0.763 mm^-1,F(000)=350。在配合物的结构中,Ni(Ⅱ)的配位构型为畸变的八面体。配合物中每个配体通过羧酸氧和吡啶氮原子和金属配位形成一维链状结构,并通过体系中丰富的氢键作用链接成为三维框架并加以稳定。     

Hydrogen-bonded networks through second-sphere coordination

The reaction of 4, 7-phenanthroline (1) with aqueous transitionmetal complexes [Mn(H2O)6][NO3]2, [Co(H2O)6][NO3]2, [Ni(H2O)6[NO3]2, [Mn(H2O)6][ClO4]2, and [Co(H2O)6][ClO4]2 does not produce coordination complexes between these metal cations and the N-donor ligand as expected. Instead, supramolecular hydrogenbonded networks are formed between the nitrogen donor atoms of 4, 7-phenanthroline and the OH groups of coordinated water molecules: M-O-H...N interactions. This motif of second-sphere coordination for 1 can be exploited as a tool for crystal engineering. As a demonstration of the generality of this new interaction as a supramolecular building block, five X-ray crystal structures are reported that utilise this hydrogen bonding scheme; [Co(H2O)4(NO3)2].(1)2 (2a), [Co(MeCN)2(H2O)4][ClO4]2.(1)2 (2b), [Ni(H2O)4(NO3)2].(1)2 (3a), [Mn(H2O)4(NO3)2].(1)2 (4a), and [Mn(H2O)6][ClO4]2.(1)(4).4H2O (4b). Each network involves complete saturation of the hydrogen-bond donor sets between the aqua complex and 1 using primarily M-O-H...N(1) and M-O-H...O(anion), interactions. Thermogravimteric analysis shows these materials to have stabililities similar to coordination polymers involving metal-ligand bonds; this demonstrates that second-sphere hydrogen bonding has potential for the construction of polymeric metal-containing materials.     

New coordination polymers with extended arm cyclotriguaiacyclene ligands: 1D chains, and interpenetrating or polycatenating 2D (4(2).6(2))(4.6(2))2 networks

A series of new 1D chain and 2D coordination polymers with cyclotriguaiacylene-type ligands are reported. A zig-zag 1D coordination chain is found in complex [Cd(2)(4ph4py)(NO(3))(3)(H(2)O)(2)(DMA)(2)]·(NO(3))·(DMA)(4), where 4ph4py = tris[4-(4-pyridyl)benzoyl]-cyclotriguaiacylene and DMA = dimethylacetamide, while complex [Zn(4ph4py)(2)(CF(3)COO)(H(2)O)]·(CF(3)COO)(NMP)(7), where NMP = N-methylpyrrolidone, has a doubly bridged coordination chain structure. Complexes [M(3ph3py)(NO(3))(2)]·(NMP)(4) where M = Co or Zn, 3ph3py = tris[3-(3-pyridyl)benzoyl]cyclotriguaiacylene, are isostructural and feature 1D ladder coordination chains. Complexes [Cd(2)(4ph4py)(2)(NO(3))(4)(NMP)]·(NMP)(9)(H(2)O)(4) and [Co(4ph4py)(H(2)O)(2)]·(NO(3))(2)·(DMF)(2), where DMF = dimethylformamide, both have (3,4)-connected 2D coordination polymers with a rare (4(2).6(2))(4.6(2))(2) topology. A 2D coordination polymer with this topology is also found in complex [Co(2)(3ph4py)(2)(NO(3))(H(2)O)(5)]·(NO(3))(3)·(DMF)(9) where 3ph4py = tris[3-(4-pyridyl)benzoyl]cyclotriguaiacylene. All 2D coordination polymer complexes are interpenetrating or polycatenating. [Co(2)(3ph4py)(2)(NO(3))(H(2)O)(5)](3+)polymers form a 2D→3D polycatenation showing self-complementary "hand-shake" interactions between the host-type ligands.     

Spectroscopic and magnetic properties of a series of μ-cyano bridged bimetallic compounds of the type M(II)-NC-Fe(III) (M = Mn, Co, and Zn) using the building block [Fe(III)(CN)5imidazole]2-

In this contribution, we describe the preparation and single-crystal X-ray diffraction of a new building block for bimetallic solid state materials. X-ray diffraction data of these complexes indicate that (PPh(4))(2)[Fe(CN)(5)imidazole]·2H(2)O crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 with a = 9.8108(15) ?, b = 11.1655(17) ?, c = 23.848(4) ?, α = 87.219(2)°, β = 85.573(2)°, γ = 70.729(2)°, and Z = 2, while its precursor Na(3)[Fe(CN)(5)(en)]·5H(2)O crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2(1)/n with a = 8.3607(7) ?, b = 11.1624(9) ?, c = 17.4233(14) ?, β = 90.1293(9)°, and Z = 4. Spectroscopic and magnetic properties of a series of bimetallic materials were obtained by reaction of the complex [Fe(CN)(5)imidazole](2-) with hydrated transition metal ions [M(H(2)O)(n)](2+) (M = Mn, Co, Zn; n = 4 or 6). The new bimetallic materials obtained are [Co(H(2)O)(2)][Fe(CN)(5)imidazole]·2H(2)O (1), [Mn(CH(3)OH)(2)][Fe(CN)(5)imidazole] (2), Zn[Fe(CN)(5)imidazole]·H(2)O (3), and [Mn(bpy)][Fe(CN)(5)imidazole].H(2)O (4). All of the complexes crystallize in the orthorhombic system. X-ray single-crystal analysis of the compounds identified the Imma space group with a = 7.3558(10) ?, b = 14.627(2) ?, c = 14.909(2) ?, and Z = 4 for 1; the P2(1)2(1)2(1) space group with a = 7.385(5) ?, b = 13.767(9) ?, c = 14.895(10) ?, and Z = 4 for 2; the Pnma space group with a = 13.783(2) ?, b = 7.167(11) ?, c = 12.599(2) ?, and Z = 4 for 3; and the Pnma space group with a = 13.192(3) ?, b = 7.224(16) ?, c = 22.294(5) ?, and Z = 4 for 4. The structures of 1, 2, and 4 consist of two-dimensional network layers containing, as the repeating unit, a cyclic tetramer [M(2)Fe(2)(CN)(4)] (M = Mn, Co). H bonding between the layers in the structure of 1 results in a quasi-three-dimensional network. The structure of 3 was found to be three-dimensional, where all of the cyano ligands are involved in bridging between the metal centers. The bridging character of the cyano is confirmed spectroscopically. The magnetic properties have been investigated for all of the bimetallic systems. Compound 1 shows ferromagnetic behavior with an ordering temperature at 25 K, which is higher than the corresponding Prussian Blue analogue Co(x)[Fe(CN)(6)](y)?·zH(2)O. Compound 2 shows weak ferromagnetic behavior and an interlayer antiferromagnetic character, while 3, as expected, shows paramagnetic character due to the diamagnetic character of Zn(2+). Compound 4 shows antiferromagnetic behavior.     

Systematic investigation of zinc aminoalkylphosphonates: influence of the alkyl chain lengths on the structure formation

With the high-throughput (HT) methodology, the bifunctional aminoalkylphosphonic acids (AAPA) linker molecules 2-aminoethyl- (AEPA), 3-aminopropyl- (APPA), and 4-aminobutylphosphonic acid (ABPA) [HO(3)P-C(n)H(2n)-NH(2) (n = 2-4)] and zinc nitrate were used to synthesize new metal phosphonates in order to investigate the influence of the alkyl chain length on the structure formation. The systematic investigations led to one known (ZnO(3)PC(2)H(4)NH(2)) and six new compounds: one using AEPA, three using APPA, and two using ABPA. The crystal structures of five compounds were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction, using X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) data as well as structure modeling employing force field methods. For compound 1, Zn(O(3)P-C(2)H(4)-NH(3))(NO(3))(H(2)O) (monoclinic, Cc, a = 4.799(1) ?, b = 29.342(6) ?, c = 5.631(1) ?, β = 91.59(3)°, V = 792.7(3) ?(3), Z = 4), and compound 2, Zn(2)(OH)(O(3)P-C(3)H(6)-NH(3))(NO(3)) (monoclinic, P2/c, a = 12.158(2) ?, b = 5.0315(10) ?, c = 13.952(3) ?, β = 113.23(3)°, V = 784.3(3) ?(3), Z = 2), the structures were determined using single crystal X-ray diffraction data. The crystal structures of [Zn(O(3)P-C(3)H(6)-NH(2))]·H(2)O (3) (monoclinic, P2(1)/c, a = 9.094(2) ?, b = 5.0118(7) ?, c = 16.067(4) ?, β = 90.38(2)°, V = 732.3(2) ?(3), Z = 4) and Zn(O(3)P-C(4)H(8)-NH(2)) (5) (monoclinic, P2(1)/c, a = 8.570(7) ?, b = 8.378(4) ?, c = 9.902(6) ?, β = 90.94(5)°, V = 710.9(8) ?(3), Z = 4) were determined using XRPD data. The structural model for compound 6, Zn(O(3)P-C(4)H(8)-NH(3))(NO(3))(H(2)O), was established using lattice parameters from XRPD data and following crystal structure modeling employing force field methods. The structures depend strongly on the alkyl chain length n. For n = 2 and 4 isoreticular compounds are observed, while n = 3 leads to new structures. Larger amounts of all compounds were obtained employing scale-up syntheses in a conventional oven as well as in a microwave reactor system. In addition, in situ energy dispersive X-ray diffraction (EDXRD) experiments at 130 °C were performed at beamline F3 at HASYLAB, DESY, Hamburg, to investigate the formation of compounds 2 and 3 as well as the phase transformation of 2 into 3 upon addition of NaOH. All compounds were characterized in detail using X-ray powder diffraction, IR/Raman spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric and elemental analysis.     

Synthesis and complexes of an N4 Schiff-base macrocycle derived from 2,2'-iminobisbenzaldehyde

An N(4) tetradentate [1 + 1] Schiff base metal free macrocycle HL was prepared, by 1?:?1 condensation of 2,2'-iminobisbenzaldehyde (1) and diethylenetriamine, and characterised. Seven mononuclear complexes, [Zn(II)L(py)](BF(4)) (2), [Cu(II)L](BF(4))]·H(2)O (3), [Ni(II)L](BF(4))·H(2)O (4), [Co(II)L](BF(4))]·H(2)O (5), Fe(III)L(BF(4))(2)·2H(2)O·MeCN (6), [Co(III)L(NCS)(2)]·0.3py (7) and [Fe(III)L(NCS)(2)] (8), of L(-) are reported. The Cu(II) and Ni(II) complexes were prepared by a template approach whereas the others were accessed by metallation of pre-formed HL. The X-ray crystal structure determinations show that [Cu(II)L](BF(4)) and [Ni(II)L](BF(4)) feature square planar N(4) coordinated Cu(II) and Ni(II) centres, respectively, whereas [Fe(III)L(NCS)(2)]·NO(2)Me features an octahedral N(6) coordinated Fe(III) centre (two NCS anions bound axially) and the Zn(II) complex, which crystallised as 2{[Zn(II)L(py)](BF(4))}·py, features square pyramidal Zn(II) ions (a pyridine molecule bound axially). In all cases the N(4) macrocycle is bound equatorially to the metal ion. Cyclic voltammograms of the soluble BF(4) complexes, 2-5, were carried out in MeCN vs. 0.01 mol L(-1) AgNO(3)/Ag and revealed multiple, mostly irreversible or quasi-reversible, redox processes. The Zn(II) complex 2 exhibited two irreversible oxidation processes and one irreversible reduction process, all of which are ligand-centered. The Ni(II) complex 4 showed a process with a weak return wave at E(m) = +0.57 V (ΔE = 0.05 V). Interestingly, after controlled potential coulometry experiments on 2, 3 and 4 (at +0.48, +0.61 and +0.71 V which transferred 1.2, 1.0 and 1.6 e(-) equiv. per complex, respectively), a new reversible or quasi-reversible process was obtained, with a lower potential than beforehand (E(m) (ΔE)/V = +0.16 (0.08), +0.31 (0.13) and +0.45 (0.11) respectively).     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of a Two-folded Interpenetrating Three-dimensional Network from Flexible Bisimidazolyl Ligands

The hydrothermal reaction of 1,2-bis(imidazol-1′-yl)ethane (Bime) and Ni(NO3)2·6H2O gave rise to a two-folded interpenetrating 3D coordination polymer, [Ni(Bime)3·(NO3)2]n. Singlecrystal X-ray diffraction analyses show that the complex crystallizes in rhombohedral space group R-3. Ni(II) lies on a crystallographic S6 centre and connects six bimes into a 3D porous network. Bime exhibits an anti conformation. NO3- locates as the void filler to balance the charge in the system. The framework is stable through the two-folded interpenetration among the building units.