Two New Alkaline Metal Borates with Supramolecular Framework Constructed from 1D {B5}/{B6} Helical Chains

Two new alkaline metal borates containing 1D{B5}/{B6}oxoboron helical chains,namely Na0.5[B5O8(OH)2]0.5[B5O6(OH)2]0.5·0.5H3O(1)and NaKCs[B6O9(OH)3](2)were synthesized under solvothermal conditions.Compound 1 contains the interesting alternative left-and right-handed helical{[B5O8(OH)2][B5O6(OH)2]}2-({B5}-1 and{B5}-2)1D chains and compound 2 possesses the similar[B6O11(OH)3]7-({B6})chains.Their 1D chains are further assembled into 2D layers and 3D supramolecular frameworks through O-H…O hydrogen bonds.In addition,the UV cutoff edge of compounds 1 and 2 is both below 190 nm.     

Two 3-D Supramolecular Networks Containing Dimeric {Cu2X2} Cluster Units

Abstract  Two new 3-D supramolecular compouds: [Cu₂X₂(Hpyba)₂]_n (X = Br (1), I (2), Hpyba = 4-pyridin-4-yl-benzoic acid) have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. Although both compounds exhibit different space groups, they have a similar structure. Each {Cu₂X₂} cluster unit interconnects to form a 1D stair-step chain. The Saturated Hpyba ligands are regularly appended to both sides of main chain, linked via N atoms of ligands. These infinite chains are further linked by H-bonds and π–π interactions to form a 3-D supramolecular network structure. The thermal stability of 1 and 2 was investigated by thermogravimetric measurements. Graphical Abstract  Two new 3-D supramolecular compouds [Cu₂X₂(Hpyba)₂]_n (X = Br(1), I(2), Hpyba = 4-pyridin-4-yl-benzoic acid) have been obtained under hydrothermal conditions. Both compounds exhibit a 1D stair-step chain structure based on the {Cu₂X₂} cluster units. These infinite chains are further linked by H-bonds and π–π interactions into forming a 3-D supramolecular network with two types of channels along different directions.      

两种基于B5On(n=11,12)簇构筑的具有深紫外吸收的硼酸盐

以碱金属和碱土金属为模板, 在溶剂热条件下合成了两种具有深紫外吸收特性的硼酸盐Na₂Ba· [B₅O₈(OH)]₂·2H₂O(1)和KSr[B₅O₈(OH)₂](2), 并利用单晶X射线衍射(SCXRD)、 粉末X射线衍射(PXRD)、 傅里叶变换红外(FTIR)光谱、 紫外-可见吸收光谱(UV-Vis)和热重分析(TG)等手段对化合物的结构和性能进行了研究. 结果表明, 化合物1可归属于单斜晶系P2/c空间群, 结构中四连接的B₅O₁₀(OH)簇单元通过共氧连接形成含有两种9-元环窗口的二维层; 化合物2结晶于单斜晶系C2/c空间群, 结构中四连接的B₅O₁₀(OH)₂簇单元则通过共氧交替连接构筑了罕见的含有8-/12-元环孔道的二维褶皱层. 两种基于B₅O_n(n=11, 12)簇单元构筑的化合物均具有低于200 nm的深紫外吸收边, 在紫外/深紫外区具有潜在的应用价值.     

A New Tubular Borate Built by[B14O24(OH) 6]12- Cluster Units

Anew mixed alkali and alkaline-earth metal borate Na₄Ca₂[B₁₄O₂₂(OH)₆]·2H₂O(1) has been made under a mild solvothermal condition and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, infrared(IR) spectroscopy, UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction and thermogravimetric analysis, respectively. Compound 1 features a 1D tube based on[B₁₄O₂₄(OH)₆]^12-({B₁₄}-1) oxo-boron clusters. Such a tube built by {B₁₄}-1 units has been discovered for the first time in borate system. These tubes are arranged orderly to generate 2D layers and a further 3D supramolecular network through hydrogen bond interactions. UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectrum reveals that compound 1 is a wide band-gap semiconductor and has potential application in UV region.     

Water‐Stable Homochiral Cluster Organic Frameworks Built by Two Kinds of Large Tetrahedral Cluster Units

Compared with metal organic frameworks (MOFs), the proton conductivity of cluster organic frameworks has been less studied. Herein, two supertetrahedral cluster organic frameworks (SCOFs) have been made that show two‐fold interpenetrated networks built by trivalent lanthanide tetrahedral clusters and monovalent cuprous T₃‐supertetrahedral clusters. The structure analysis, second harmonic generation signals, and solid‐state circular dichroism spectroscopy consistently reveal the chirality of these SCOFs. Remarkably, the water‐stable SCOFs show a high proton conductivity value of 1.4×10^?3 S cm^?1 at 80 °C and 95 % RH (relative humidity).     

The First 3‐Connected SrSi2‐Type 3D Chiral Framework Constructed from {Ni6PW9} Building Units

A novel 3‐connected SrSi₂‐type 3D chiral framework constructed from hexa‐Ni^II‐cluster‐substituted polyoxometalate (POM) units [Ni(enMe)₂]₃[WO₄]₃[Ni₆(enMe)₃(OH)₃PW₉O₃₄]₂?9H₂O ( 1 ) (enMe=1,2‐diaminopropane) has been made from a hydrothermal synthetic method. This POM represents the first 3D framework based on {Ni₆PW₉} units and {WO₄} connectors.     

Syntheses,Characterizations, and Crystal Structures of Two New Organically Templated Borates

Two new organically templated borates, [H₂DAB][B₇O₉(OH)₅]·2H₂O ( 1 ) and [H₂DAB][B₇O₁₀(OH)₃] ( 2 ), have been synthesized under mild conditions in the presence of DAB acting as structure‐directing agent (DAB = 1,4‐diaminobutane). The structures were determined by single crystal X‐ray diffraction and further characterized by FTIR, elemental analysis, and thermogravimetric analysis. Both 1 and 2 crystallize in the same triclinic system, space group (No. 2); 1: a = 8.238(4) Å, b = 8.348 (5) Å, c = 14.574(8) Å, a = 101.050(3)°, β = 92.313(7)°, γ = 112.694(5)°, V = 900.3(8) ų, Z = 2; 2: a = 8.8769(3) Å, b = 9.3204(2) Å, c = 10.2204(5) Å, α = 74.474(2)°, β = 85.292(5)°, γ = 72.730(2)°, V = 778.01(5) ų, Z = 2. The structure of 1 consists of [B₇O₉(OH)₅]^2? groups, which represents the first example of organically templated heptaborate. The structure exhibits interesting hydrogen‐bonded network formed by borate polyanion [B₁₄O₂₀(OH)₆]^4?, which can be regarded as being constructed from the dehydration of the FBBs in 1 . The diprotonated organic amines are filled in the free space of the hydrogen‐bonded network and interact with the inorganic framework by extensive hydrogen bonds.     

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of two Ring—like {Mo18}Cluster Compounds

1INTRODUCTIONThepolyoxomolybdateshavebeenwidelyresearchedinmanyfieldssuchascatalysis,biology,medicineandmaterialsciencebecauseoftheirrichphysicalandchemicalproperties[1].Thoughmanypolyoxomolybdateshavebeenreported[2],furtherresearchisstillnecessaryforthestudyof搑eduction-oxidation-reconstitution?self-assemblyprocesses[3,4].Polyoxomolybdatesarenormallybuiltupundersuitableconditionsbyafewbuildingblockssuchas{Mo2},{Mo8}and{Mo9}inself-assemblyway[5,6].The{Mo18}clustershaveseveralstructuralty…     

[Ge9{Si(SiMe3)3}2{Ge(SiMe3)3}]–: The Mixed Substituted Metalloid Germanium Cluster and the Intermetalloid Cluster [ZnGe18{Si(SiMe3)3}4{Ge(SiMe3)3}2]

The novel metalloid germanium cluster [Ge₉(Hyp)₂Hyp^Ge]^– ( 1 ) was synthesized, exhibiting two different bulky groups [Hyp = Si(SiMe₃)₃; Hyp^Ge = Ge(SiMe₃)₃]. Further reaction of 1 with ZnCl₂ gives the derivative [ZnGe₁₈(Hyp)₄(Hyp^Ge)₂] ( 2 ) in good yield, showing that the substitution of Si(SiMe₃)₃ by Ge(SiMe₃)₃ within a metalloid Ge₉R₃^– compound leads to a comparable reactivity. 1 and 2 are characterized by NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry ( 1 ) and single crystal structure analyses ( 2 ). 1 and 2 are the first metalloid germanium clusters bearing germyl groups.     

A New 2D Fluorescent Polyoxometalate Built up of Circular {P5W30} Clusters and Tb3+ Cations

A new all inorganic polyoxometalate (POM), which is composed of the [Na(H₂O)P₅W₃₀O₁₁₀]^14– ({P₅W₃₀}) clusters and Tb³⁺ cations, Na₂[Tb₄(H₂O)₂₈{Na(H₂O)P₅W₃₀O₁₁₀}] · 16H₂O ( 1 ), was obtained by using hydrothermal method. Its structure was further characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, TG, and PXRD. Compound 1 displays a 2D layered structure formed by {P₅W₃₀} clusters and [Tb(H₂O)₇]³⁺ linkers. It noteworthy that, eight coordinated sites provided by {P₅W₃₀} was very rare. Furthermore, the luminescent property of compound 1 was reported.     

Two Series of Sandwich Frameworks Based on Two Different Kinds of Nanosized Lanthanide(III) and Copper(I) Wheel Cluster Units

Two series of sandwich frameworks, [La₆(μ₃‐OH)₂(ox)₃L₁₂Cu₁₁(μ₃‐X)₆(μ₂‐X)₃]?8 H₂O (X=Br/Cl, FJ‐21 a/b ; L=4‐pyridin‐4‐yl‐benzonate; ox=oxalate) and [Ln₄(OAc)₃(H₂O)₄L₉][Cu(μ₃‐I)]@[Cu₁₀(μ₃‐I)(μ₄‐I)₆(μ₅‐I)₃]?7H₂O (Ln=Pr/Nd/ Sm/Eu, FJ‐22 a / b / c / d ; OAc=acetate) have been hydrothermally prepared. These sandwich frameworks are assembled by two different kinds of nanosized lanthanide(III) and copper(I) wheel cluster units, La₁₈ and 3Cu@Cu₂₄ in FJ‐21 , Ln₂₄ and Cu₂@Cu₂₄ in FJ‐22 . The synergistic coordination between organic ligands, L and oxalate/acetate, leads to the formation of La₁₈ and Ln₂₄ wheels, while the synergistic coordination between organic L and inorganic Br/I ligands results in 3Cu@Cu₂₄ and Cu₂@Cu₂₄ wheels for FJ‐21 and FJ‐22 , respectively. Thus, two types of synergistic coordination between two different organic ligands, as well as inorganic and organic ligands are simultaneously observed in FJ‐21 and FJ‐22 .     

FeII Spin‐Crossover Phenomenon in the Pentadecanuclear {Fe9[Re(CN)8]6} Spherical Cluster

The self‐assembly of iron(II) ions with rare octacyanidorhenate(V) metalloligands in a methanolic solution results in the formation of a nanometric pentadecanuclear {Fe^II₉[Re^V(CN)₈]₆(MeOH)₂₄}?10 MeOH ( 1 ) molecule with a six‐capped body‐centered cubic topology. The cluster demonstrates a thermally‐induced spin‐crossover phase transition at T_1/2=195 K which occurs selectively for a single Fe^II ion embedded in the center of a cluster core.     

Structural Features and Interrelation of Two New Trinuclear Mo－S Cluster Compounds

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Time‐Resolved Assembly of Cluster‐in‐Cluster {Ag12}‐in‐{W76} Polyoxometalates under Supramolecular Control

We report the time‐resolved supramolecular assembly of a series of nanoscale polyoxometalate clusters (from the same one‐pot reaction) of the form: [H_(10+m)Ag₁₈Cl(Te₃W₃₈O₁₃₄)₂]_n, where n=1 and m=0 for compound 1 (after 4 days), n=2 and m=3 for compound 2 (after 10 days), and n=∞ and m=5 for compound 3 (after 14 days). The reaction is based upon the self‐organization of two {Te₃W₃₈} units around a single chloride template and the formation of a {Ag₁₂} cluster, giving a {Ag₁₂}‐in‐{W₇₆} cluster‐in‐cluster in compound 1 , which further aggregates to cluster compounds 2 and 3 by supramolecular Ag‐POM interactions. The proposed mechanism for the formation of the clusters has been studied by ESI‐MS. Further, control experiments demonstrate the crucial role that TeO₃^2?, Cl^?, and Ag⁺ play in the self‐assembly of compounds 1 – 3 .     

Synthesis,Structure and Light-Driven H2 Production of a {Ti21} Titanium-Oxo Cluster Featuring Pentagonal {Ti(Ti5)} Motifs

Pentagonal {Ti(Ti₅)} motifs play a crucial role during the assembly of novel titanium-oxide clusters (TOCs), whose development is still in its infancy. In this work, an unprecedented TOC [(CH₃)₂NH₂]₂[Ti₂₁O₂₉(OiPr)₁₂(DMF)₆(SO₄)₈] ({Ti₂₁}) based on {Ti(Ti₅)} motifs had been obtained under hydrothermal conditions. It possesses ‘fused’ dimeric {Ti₁₁} as well as trimeric {Ti₁₂} subunits featuring unexpected bonding modes based on pentagonal {Ti(Ti₅)} motifs. Furthermore, {Ti₂₁} exhibits good water and solvent tolerance. As an atomically precise TOCs-based semiconductor photocatalyst, {Ti₂₁} exhibits appreciable photocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity with an optimal hydrogen generation rate of 191.94 μmol/g/h under UV/Vis light. This work provides significant advances and favorable models for the further synthesis of TOCs with unique structure and functionality.