Influence of steric hindrance of organic ligand on the structure of Keggin-based coordination polymer

Five Keggin-based 3D coordination polymers, namely, [Cu3(pz)3(PW12O40)] (pz = pyrazine) (1), [Cu3(2,3-Me2pz)3(PW12O40)] (2,3-Me2pz = 2,3-dimethylpyrazine) (2), [Cu2(2,5-Me2pz)(1.5)(2,5-HMe2pz)(PW12O40)] (2,5-Me2pz = 2,5-dimethylpyrazine) (3), [Cu3(2,3-Me2pz)3(PMo12O40)] (4), and [Ag3(pz)3(PW12O40)].0.5H2O (5), were synthesized and structurally characterized. Crystal data are as follows: trigonal, space group R3c, a = 18.4070(14) angstroms, c = 22.544(3) angstroms, gamma = 120 degrees, and Z = 6 for 1; orthorhombic, space group Pccn, a = 16.599(2) angstroms, b = 20.470(3) angstroms, c = 14.3757(18) angstroms, and Z = 4 for 2; triclinic, space group P1, a = 10.667(2) angstroms, b = 11.147(2) angstroms, c = 20.207(4) angstroms, alpha = 90.983(4) degrees, beta = 108.128(3) degrees, gamma = 92.150(4) degrees, and Z = 2 for 3; orthorhombic, space group Pccn, a = 16.450(3) angstroms, b = 20.170(4) angstroms, c = 14.244(3) angstroms, and Z = 4 for 4; and rhombohedral, space group R32, a = 18.2047(13) angstroms, c = 23.637(3) angstroms, gamma = 120 degrees, and Z = 6 for 5. Their structural differences were investigated using crystal structure analysis, revealing that the influence of steric hindrance of organic ligand on the structures of Keggin-based coordination polymers is realized through changing the number of metal-organic units surrounding the POM anion.     

pH-Controlled assembly of two POM-based inorganic–organic hybrid copper coordination polymers: synthesis,structures and properties

Transition Metal Chemistry - Two POM-based copper coordination polymers constituted by Keggin-type polyoxometalates (POMs), [Cu2 (SiW12O40)2 (Fbtx)3 (H2O)4]n (1) and {[Cu2 (SiW12O40) (Fbtx)2...     

{(n-Bu4N)2[Mo2O2S6Cu6Br4(4,4'-bipy)3]·0.5H2O}n的合成与晶体结构

Cluster coordination polymer {(n-Bu4N)2[Mo2O2S6Cu6Br4(4,4'-bipy)3]·0.5H2O)}n (4,4'-bipy=4,4'-bipyridine),has been synthesized and characterized by X-ray crystallography. The polymeric anion {[Mo2O2S6Cu6Br4(4,4'-bipy)3]2-}n is composed of secondary building units (SBUs) [MoOS3Cu3], Br atoms and 4,4'-bipy ligands. Two secondary building units [MoOS3Cu3] and a double parallel 4,4'-bipy ligands form an octanuclear rectangular metallamacrocycle with the dimension of 1.13×0.39 nm2, which is further connected by single bridging 4,4'-bipy ligands to form a 1D zigzag structure. Crystal data for compound 1: C62H97N8O2.50S6Br4Cu6Mo2,M=2 079.68, Triclinic, P1, a=0.982 40 (10) nm, b=1.293 70(10) nm, c=1.737 4(2) nm, α=97.810(10)°,β=101.390(10)°,γ=108.520(10)°, V=2.005 1(4) nm3, Z=2, Dc=1.722 g·cm-3, F(000)= 1039,μ (Mo Kα)=4.055 mm-1, the final R=0.040 7, wR2=0.097 2. CCDC: 236407.     

Inorganic-organic hybrid materials with different dimensions constructed from copper-fluconazole metal-organic units and Keggin polyanion clusters

Inorganic-organic hybrid materials based on Keggin polyoxometalate building blocks combined with Cu(II)/Cu(I) and flexible fluconazole ligand [1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-1,1-bis[(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methyl]methanol] (Hfcz) have been obtained by hydrothermal methods, namely, [Cu(II)(2)(Hfcz)(4)(SiW(12)O(40))].3H(2)O (1), [Cu(II)(4)(fcz)(4)(H(2)O)(4)(SiMo(12)O(40))].6H(2)O (2), [Cu(II)(2)(fcz)(2)][Cu(II)(4)(fcz)(4)(SiW(12)O(40))][Cu(II)(2)(fcz)(2)(H(2)O)(2)(SiW(12)O(40))].6H(2)O (3), (Et(3)NH)(2)[Cu(I)(2)(Hfcz)(2)(SiW(12)O(40))].2H(2)O (4), (Et(3)NH)(2)[Cu(I)(2)(Hfcz)(2)(SiW(12)O(40))].H(2)O (5) and [Cu(I)(4)(Hfcz)(4)(SiMo(12)O(40))] (6). Their structures have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses, and the compounds are further characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectra and thermogravimetric (TG) analyses. In 1, Cu(II) cations are bridged by fluconazole ligands to form a 3D lvt coordination polymeric network, which is connected by (SiW(12)O(40))(4-) anions to form a complicated 3D (4,6)-connected framework with the topology of (4(2).6(4))(4(6).6(7).8(2))(2). In 2, two fcz(-) anions chelate two Cu(2+) cations to form a [Cu(fcz)](2)(2+) dimer, which is bridged by (SiW(12)O(40))(4-) polyanions to generate a 2D (4,4) grid. Compound 3 is formed by three types of co-crystallizing subunits including a dimer [Cu(fcz)](2)(2+), a dumbbell molecule [Cu(4)(fcz)(4)(SiW(12)O(40))] and an infinite chain {[Cu(2)(fcz)(2)(H(2)O)(2)(SiW(12)O(40))](2-)}(infinity). In compounds 4 and 5, Hfcz ligands link Cu(+) cations to generate 1D coordination polymeric units, and (SiW(12)O(40))(4-) polyanions connect these metal-organic units to form two types of (6(3)) sheets which are topological isomerism. In compound 6, (SiMo(12)O(40))(4-) polyanions fixed in Cu(I)-Hfcz square rings are further extended into a 2D sheet via linking Cu(I) atoms of different rings. By carefully inspection of the structures of 1-6, it is believed that various transition-metal organic units and Keggin polyanions with different coordination modes are important for the formation of the different structures. In addition, electrochemical behaviors of compounds 1, 2, 5 and 6 have been investigated.     

Unsymmetrical surface modification of a heteropolyoxotungstate via in-situ generation of monomeric and dimeric copper(II) species

Unsymmetrical functionalization of a discrete alpha-{SiW12O40} Keggin with two heterometallic building blocks, a Cu(II) dimer and a Cu(II) monomer, results in the formation of [{Cu2(O2CMe)2(5,5'-dimethyl-2,2'-bipy)2}{Cu(5,5'-dimethyl-2,2'-bipy)2}SiW12O40] that displays interesting physical properties.     

Asymmetrical polar modification of a bivanadium-capped Keggin POM by multiple Cu-N coordination polymeric chains

An unprecedented asymmetrically modified bivanadium-capped Keggin polyoxometalate (POM), {AsMo12O40(VO)[VO(H2O)]}.[Cu(4,4'-bipy)]5.H2O (1) (bipy = bipyridine), has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by a routine technique. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that compound 1 exhibits a unique (3,4,6)-connected 3D framework with a (6(2).8(1))2(8(3))2(6(4).8(2))2(6(1).8(14)) topology, constructed from {AsMo12O40(VO)[VO(H2O)]}5- polyoxoanions modified by six {Cu(bipy)}n coordination polymeric chains. The asymmetrical polar coordination mode has never been found in the POM chemistry hitherto. It is also the first example of the bivanadium-capped POM as an anionic template to construct a 3D framework with the highest connection number of bicapped POMs. Additionally, by just changing the length of the organic ligand, a new compound {[AsMo12O40(VO)2][Cu(bpe)]2}.[Cu(bpe)].[H2bpe].H2O (2) (bpe = bis(4-pyridyl)ethylene), has been obtained, in which the {AsMo12O40(VO)2} sections are modified by double monotrack {Cu(bpe)}n coordination polymeric chains to form a "rail-like" 1D structure.     

Syntheses, structures, and characterizations of four new lead(II) 5-sulfosalicylate complexes with both chelating and bridging neutral ligands

Four structurally diverse complexes, {[Pb(Hssal)(2,2'-bipy)](4,4'-bipy)0.5}n (1), [Pb2(Hssal)2(2,2'-bipy)2(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2] (2), [Pb(Hssal)(phen)(4,4'-bipy)0.5]n (3), and [Pb(Hssal)(2,2'-bipy)(bpe)0.5]n (4), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR, thermogravimetric analyses, fluorescent spectra, and single-crystal X-ray analyses, where Hssal2- is doubly deprotonated 5-sulfosalicylate, 2,2'-bipy is 2,2'-bipyridine, phen is 1,10-phenanthroline, 4,4'-bipy is 4,4'-bipyridine, and bpe is trans-1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethylene. The structure of complex 1 possesses a one-dimensional ladderlike chain with guest 4,4'-bipy molecules, while the molecular structure of complex 2 is a dimeric species with a coordinating 4,4'-bipy ligand. Complex 3 consists of a one-dimensional ladderlike chain with monodentate 4,4'-bipyridine but somewhat different from that of complex 1. Complex 4 is a two-dimensional layer structure. In 1-4, all 5-sulfosalicylates are doubly deprotonated, and all carboxylate groups of Hssal2- chelate to PbII ions; however, the coordination modes of sulfonyl groups are different: syn-syn bridging in 1, noncoordinating in 2, syn-skew bridging in 3, and one-atom bridging in 4. The noncoordinating mode of sulfonate in PbII complexes containing 5-sulfosalicylate is first reported in this presentation. The 4,4'-bipy ligands act as guest molecules in 1, dimeric linkers in 2, and monodentates in 3. The pi-pi stacking interactions can be observed in complexes 1-3, whereas there is no such interaction in complex 4. The coordination spheres of PbII ions in 1-4 are controlled by three factors: the activity of a lone pair of electrons, weak Pb-O interactions, and pi-pi stacking interactions. The PbII lone pair in 4 is inactive, whereas in 1-3, they are stereochemically active. The thermal stability and fluorescent property of complexes 1-4 are different from those of PbII complexes only containing chelating ligands, [Pb(Hssal)(2,2'-bipy)(DMF)]n (5), and [Pb(Hssal)(2,2'-bipy)(H2O)]n (6), and [Pb(Hssal)(phen)(DMF)]n (7).     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Water-induced Reversible Crystal-to-amorphous Transformation Property of [{Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(a2O)2}·3a2O]n

A novel NiⅡ complex[{Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2}·3H2O]n1(H2IBG=isophthaloylbisglycine and 4,4'-bipy=4,4'-bipyridine)has been synthesized and characterized by singlecrystal X-ray diffraction,elemental analysis,IR spectra and thermogravimetric analysis.It crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P2/c with a=15.5420(7),b=22.4344(1),c=8.3455(5)(A),β=101.538(3)°,V=2670.1(7)(A)3,Z=4,C22H32N4NiO13,Mr=619.23,Dc=1.443 g/cm3,F(000)=1296.0,μ(MoKa)=0.750 mm-1,the final R=0.0570 and wR=0.1445 for 2296 observed reflections with I>2σ(I).In the structure,the NiⅡ metal center is coordinated in an octahedral environment arranged by two water molecules,two carboxylate oxygen atoms and two nitrogen atoms from two4,4'-bipy ligands.Thermal decomposition and powder X-ray diffraction results indicate that the transformation from the crystal form,[{Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2}·3H2O]n,to the amorphous powder,Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2,is reversible,so the latter form may be utilized as an absorbing agent for water and water vapor.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Water-induced Reversible Crystal-to-amorphous Transformation Property of [{Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H_2O)_2}·3H_2O]_n

A novel NiII complex [{Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2}·3H2O]n 1 (H2IBG = isophthaloylbisglycine and 4,4'-bipy = 4,4'-bipyridine) has been synthesized and characterized by singlecrystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR spectra and thermogravimetric analysis. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P2/c with a = 15.5420(7), b = 22.4344(1), c = 8.3455(5), β = 101.538(3)o, V = 2670.1(7)3, Z = 4, C22H32N4NiO13, Mr = 619.23, Dc = 1.443 g/cm3, F(000) = 1296.0, μ(MoKα) = 0.750 mm-1, the final R = 0.0570 and wR = 0.1445 for 2296 observed reflections with I 2σ(I). In the structure, the NiII metal center is coordinated in an octahedral environment arranged by two water molecules, two carboxylate oxygen atoms and two nitrogen atoms from two 4,4'-bipy ligands. Thermal decomposition and powder X-ray diffraction results indicate that the transformation from the crystal form, [{Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2}·3H2O]n, to the amorphous powder, Ni(IBG)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2, is reversible, so the latter form may be utilized as an absorbing agent for water and water vapor.     

Hybrid inorganic-metalorganic compounds containing copper(II)-monosubstituted Keggin polyanions and polymeric copper(I) complexes

Four hybrid inorganic-metalorganic compounds containing copper(II)-monosubstituted Keggin polyoxotungstates, K3[Cu(I)(4,4'-bpy)]3[SiW11Cu(II)O39].11H2O (1), (paraquat)3[SiW11Cu(II)O39].6H2O (2; paraquat = N,N'-dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium), K3[Cu(I)(4,4'-bpy)]3[GeW11Cu(II)O39].11H2O (3), and Na2[Cu(I)(4,4'-bpy)]3[PW11Cu(II)O39(H2O)].4H2O (4), have been synthesized under autogenous pressure hydrothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analysis and infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The crystal structures of 1, 2, and 4 have been established by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal packings are characterized by the presence of monodimensional extended entities: either the polymeric polyanion [SiW11CuO39]n(6n-) (2), the cationic [Cu(4,4'-bpy)]n(n+) chain (4), or both simultaneously as in compound 1, where the inorganic and metalorganic sublattices are mutually perpendicular. To asses the influence of packing in the copper(I) complex structural diversity found in compounds 1 and 4, a search in the CSD database has been performed and the resulting geometrical features have been analyzed and compared with experimental crystallographic data and DFT calculations.     

镉(Ⅱ)与对乙酰氨基苯甲酸、4，4′-联吡啶配位聚合物的合成、晶体结构及荧光性质

The complex {[Cd₂(C₉H₈O₃N)₂(CH₃COO)₂(4,4′-bipy)₂]·(4,4′-bipy)·(H₂O)₄}_n with 4-acetamidobenzoic acid and 4,4′-bipyridine has been synthesized with liquid diffusion method and characterized. It crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c. The crystal structure shows that two neighboring cadmium(Ⅱ) ions are linked together by two bridging acetic acid radicals, forming a binuclear structure. Adjacent binnuclear structure is linked together by two bridging 4,4′-bipy molecules and the complex molecule forms an one-dimensional double-chain structure. The luminescent properties of the complex were studied. CCDC: 734878.     

Assembled bright green fluorescent zinc coordination polymer

A 1D zinc coordination polymer with bright green fluorescence, [Zn(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)4][Zn(4,4'-bipy)(1.5)(L)(H2O)2]2(L).6H2O (L = 4,4'-bis(2-sulfonatostyryl)biphenyl), has been designed, hydrothermally synthesized and characterized; the interesting structure consists of three types of infinite chain: a neutral sandwich-like chain, ionic and cationic chains.     

含混合配体多酸超分子化合物的水热合成、晶体结构及催化活性

在水热条件下合成了四个含混合配体4,4’-bipy和2,2’-bipy/phen的多酸配位聚合物[Cu(4,4’-bipy)(2,2’-bipy)2]2[SiW12O40]?4H2O (1),[Ag4(4,4’-bipy)3(2,2’-bipy)2][SiW12O40]?2H2O (2),[Cu(4,4’-bipy)(phen)]2[H3O]2[SiW12O40]?8H2O (3)和[Cu(4,4’-bipy-Cl)(phen)]2[H3O][PW12O40]?H2O (4) (bipy = 联吡啶,phen = 邻菲罗啉),通过红外光谱、热重、元素分析、X-单晶衍射对聚合物进行了表征,在苯乙烯催化环氧化反应中,3和4显示了较高的催化活性,这与结构中存在配位不饱和金属中心有关.     

Hydrothermal synthesis, crystal structure, conductivity, and thermal decomposition of [Cu(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)(Mo3O10)].H2O

The hydrothermal reaction of (NH(4))(6)Mo(7)O(24).4H(2)O, CuCl(2).2H(2)O, and 4,4'-bipyridine yields bipyridine-ligated copper-trimolybdate monohydrate [Cu(4,4'-bipy)(H(2)O)(Mo(3)O(10))].H(2)O in the monoclinic system with space group of C(2/c) and cell parameters of a = 15.335(2) A, b = 15.535(2) A, c = 15.106(2) A, beta = 101.162(2) degrees, V = 3530.7(9) A(3), and Z = 8. Its structure consists of one-dimensional infinite ([Mo3O10]2-)( infinity ) chains linked through [Cu2(H2O)2(4,4'-bipy)] units. The Mo-O chain contains distorted [MoO(6)] octahedra connected through corner-sharing oxygen atoms into infinite chains along the c direction and each chain is located in the channel formed by four adjacent crossing chains of [Cu(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)](n)(2n+). The crystal shows weak conductivity through Mo-O chain along the c direction and insulating property along either a or b direction. Furthermore, a crystalline bimetallic oxide, CuMo3O10, forms when the title compound undergoes thermal treatment in N(2) atmosphere after the complete removal of the ligands.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Characterization of a New Keggin Polyoxometalate {[Ag~I(4,4’-bipy)]_3[PW_(12)O_(40)]}·(4,4’-bipy)

A novel polyoxometalate {[AgI(4,4'-bipy)]3[PW12O40]}·(4,4'-bipy)·4H2O 1 has been synthesized hydrothermally and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal of 1 belongs to the triclinic system, space group P1 with a = 11.3710(17), b = 12.0701(16), c = 13.1061(12) , α = 112.838(3), β = 94.545(6), γ = 99.526(4)°, V = 1614.4(4) 3, Mr = 3825.40, Z = 1, Dc = 3.935, μ = 22.289mm-1, F(000) = 1692, the final R = 0.0507 and wR = 0.1054. X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that the molecular structure of 1 consists of three coordinated cations [AgI(4,4'-bipy)]+, a polyanion unit [PW12O40]3-, and a discrete 4,4′-bipy molecule. Significantly, there exist two crystallographically independent silver(I) centers in 1 and all [AgI(4,4'-bipy)]+ cations are linked with each other to form a one-dimensional Ag-4,4'-bipy polymer chain. The neighboring polymer chains are further interconnected to form a 3D framework by the covalent effect of silver atoms and terminal oxygen atoms of the polyanion. The electrochemical behaviors of 1 have also been studied in detail by cyclic voltammograms.     

H_2O-DMSO体系中联吡啶甲基化及其钨硅酸盐的形成

以Keggin型钨硅酸H_4[SiW_(12)O_(40)]·24H_2O和MN~(2+)为原料,4,4′-联吡啶(4,4′-bipy)为有机前驱体,水和二甲基亚砜(DMSO)为混合溶剂,在水热条件下,4,4′-bipy发生N-甲基化,并与DMSO共同修饰[SiW_(12)O_(40)]~(4-)阴离子,形成了1个钨硅酸盐基无机-有机杂化化合物(CH_3)_2bipy)((CH_3)_2SOH)_2[SiW_(12)O_(40)].通过元素分析、红外光谱(IR)、热重(TG)及X-射线单晶衍射分析对该化合物进行了表征,初步探讨了该化合物的形成条件,并研究了其在水溶液中的电化学性质及其对H_2O_2还原的电催化活性.     

Topological Difference in 2D Layers Steers the Formation of Rigid and Flexible 3D Supramolecular Isomers: Impact on the Adsorption Properties

Starting with the same precursors, pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylate (pyrdc) and 4,4'-bipyridyl (bipy), two 3D porous coordination polymers, {[Cu(bipy)(0.5)(pyrdc)]·3H(2)O} (1) and {[Cu(bipy)(0.5)(pyrdc)]·0.5bipy·3H(2)O} (2), have been synthesized by changing the solvent system from MeOH/H(2)O to EtOH/H(2)O. Single-crystal structure analysis revealed that 1 and 2 are supramolecular isomers with 3D pillared-layer structures having 1D channel systems. Isomer 1 has a flexible structure and shows gated adsorption behavior, while framework 2 has a rigid backbone and exhibits the adsorption properties of typical microporous materials.     

Novel inorganic-organic hybrids constructed from multinuclear copper cluster and Keggin polyanions: from 1D wave-like chain to 2D network

Two novel inorganic-organic hybrids constructed from Keggin-type polyanions and multinuclear copper clusters based on 1-H-1,2,3-benzotriazole (HBTA), [Cu(I)(8)(BTA)(4)(HBTA)(8)(SiMo(12)O(40))]·2H(2)O (1) and [Cu(II)(6)(OH)(4)(BTA)(4)(SiW(12)O(40))(H(2)O)(6)]·6H(2)O (2), have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analyses, IR spectra and thermogravimetric (TG) analyses. In compound 1, eight Cu(I) ions were linked by twelve HBTA/BTA ligands to form an octanuclear Cu(I) cluster, which is connected by SiMo(12)O(40)(4-) anion with two bridging O atoms and two terminal O atoms to construct a one-dimensional (1D) wave-like chain. The octanuclear copper unit represents the maximum subunit linked just by amine ligands in the POMs system. In 2, four BTA ligands linked five Cu(II) ions constructing a pentanuclear "porphyrin-like" subunit, which is connected by another Cu(II) ion to form a 1D metal-organic band. The SiW(12)O(40)(4-) polyanions as tetradentate inorganic linkages extend the 1D band into a two-dimensional (2D) network with (8(3))(2)(8(5)·10) topology. To the best of our knowledge, compounds 1 and 2 represent the first examples of inorganic-organic hybrids based on metal-HBTA multinuclear subunits and polyoxometalates. The photocatalysis and electrochemical properties have been investigated in this paper.     

Application of tetrazole-functionalized thioethers with different spacer lengths in the self-assembly of polyoxometalate-based hybrid compounds

Three metal-organic networks based on Keggin-type polyoxometalates (POMs) have been hydrothermally synthesized by tuning the spacer lengths of bis(tetrazole)-functionalized thioether ligands and structurally characterized: [Cu(4)(bmtm)(4)][SiW(12)O(40)]·2H(2)O (1), [Cu(4)(bmte)(3.5)][SiW(12)O(40)] (2), and [Cu(4)(bmtp)(4)][SiW(12)O(40)] (3) [bmtm = 1,1'-bis(1-methyl-5-mercapto-1,2,3,4-tetrazole)methane, bmte = 1,2-bis(1-methyl-5-mercapto-1,2,3,4-tetrazole)ethane, and bmtp = 1,5-bis(1-methyl-5-mercapto-1,2,3,4-tetrazole)pentane]. The spacer lengths and sulfhydryl of bis(tetrazole)-functionalized thioether ligands play important roles in the final framework formation, as shown by X-ray diffraction analysis. In compound 1, with the connection of a N,S bridge of bmtm, two kinds of binuclear Cu(I) units are formed and linked to construct a one-dimensional (1D) chain. The [SiW(12)O(40)](4-) (SiW(12)) cluster provides four terminal O atoms linking four binuclear units to generate a two-dimensional layer with (8(3))(2)(8(5)·10) topology. In compound 2, centrosymmetric octameric moieties composed of two equivalent tetrameric Cu(I) units are bridged by bmte ligands to form a 1D chain. The SiW(12) clusters show an unusual (2,8)-connected mode to connect with the 1D chain and construct a four-connected three-dimensional (3D) network with 5(3)·6(2)·7 topology. Compound 3 exhibits a rare 3D host framework with a type of large cavity and two types of small windows. The SiW(12) clusters as templates are strongly cemented into the large cavities and completely encircled by small windows. Furthermore, the compound 2 bulk-modified carbon-paste electrode (2-CPE) displays good electrocatalytic activity toward the reduction of nitrite.     

Zeolite ionic crystals assembled through direct incorporation of polyoxometalate clusters within 3D metal-organic frameworks

Polyoxometalate-based metal-organic frameworks {[Gd(dpdo)(4)(H(2)O)(3)](PMo(12)O(40))(H(2)O)(2)CH(3)CN}(n) (2), {[Dy(dpdo)(4)(H(2)O)(3)](PMo(12)O(40))(H(2)O)(20CH(3)CN}(n) (3), {[Gd(dpdo)(4)(H(2)O)(3)](H(3)O)(SiMo(12)O(40))(dpdo)(0.5)(CH(3)CN)(0.5) (H(2)O)(3)}(n) (4), {[Ho(dpdo)(4)(H(2)O)(3)](H(3)O)(SiMo(12)O(40))(dpdo)(0.5)(CH(3)CN)(0.5)(H(2)O)(3)}(n) (5), {[Ni(dpdo)(2)(CH(3)CN) (H(2)O)(2)](2)(SiMo(12)O(40))(H(2)O)(2)}(n) (6), and {[Ni(dpdo)(3)](4)(PW(12)O(40))(3)[H(H(2)O)(27)(CH(3)CN)(12)]}(n) (7) (where dpdo is 4,4'-bipyridine-N,N'-dioxide) were constructed via self-assembly by embedding Keggin-type polyanions within the intercrystalline voids as guests or pillars. Compounds 2 and 3 are isomorphic and exhibit three-dimensional (3D) noninterwoven 64 frameworks with distorted-honeycomb cavities occupied by the polyanions. Compounds 4 and 5 are comprised of 3D noninterwoven frameworks formed by linking the adjacent folded sheets through hydrogen bonds and pi-pi stacking interactions relative to the free isolated dpdo ligand. Compound 6 is a pillar-layered framework with the [SiMo(12)O(40)](4-) anions located on the square voids of the two-dimensional bilayer sheets formed by the dpdo ligands and nickel(II) ions. Compound 7 is a 3D metal-organic framework formed by nickel(II) and 4,4'-bipyridine-N,N'-dioxide with the globular Keggin-structure [PW(12)O(4)](3-) anion as the template. A large protonated water cluster H(+)(H(2)O)(27) is trapped and stabilized within the well-modulated cavity.