Preparation,crystal structure,and physical characterization of a new hybrid material (C5H9N3)ZnCl4·H2O

An organic–inorganic hybrid compound (C₅H₉N₃)ZnCl₄ · H₂O was synthesized by slow evaporation and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetry, temperature-dependent X-ray powder diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, and some preliminary theoretical calculations of non-linear optic activity. The compound crystallizes in the non-centrosymmetric space group Pca2₁ with unit cell parameters: a = 22.714(5), b = 7.313(5), c = 7.301(5) Å, Z = 4, and V = 1212.8(12) ų. The structure was solved using direct methods and refined by least-squares analysis [R ₁ = 0.0484 and wR ₂ = 0.1255]. It is built from isolated [ZnCl₄]^2? anions, 2,5-diaminopyridinediium [C₅H₉N₃]²⁺ cations, and water molecules which are connected by a 3-D hydrogen-bond network. Thermodiffractometry and thermogravimetric analyses indicate that its decomposition proceeds through four stages leading to a new crystalline anhydrous phases.     

Synthesis,X-ray crystallography characterization,vibrational spectroscopy,and DFT theoretical studies of a new organic–inorganic hybrid material

A new hybrid material based on polyoxomolybdate, [C₂H₆N₂O–H]₃[(PO₄)Mo₁₂O₃₆] · 3H₂O (1), has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, infrared and mass spectroscopy, proton nuclear magnetic resonance and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 crystallizes in the hexagonal system, space group R-3, a = 19.0833(6) Å, c = 20.8672(13) Å, V = 581.1(5) ų, Z = 6, R1 = 0.0202, wR2 = 0.0508. The methyluronium moiety and 12-molybdophosphate anion are held together in a network through hydrogen-bonding and electrostatic interactions. Each methylurea molecule, which is protonated, is stabilized via present strong hydrogen bonding with water molecules in the unit cell. Since this strong hydrogen bonding can play an important role in the formation of unique novelty of titled supramolecular network, we have carried out theoretical calculations on geometrical parameters, stabilization energies, and atomic charges based on natural bond orbital (NBO) analyses and then have compared with those of the neutral methylurea molecule. Our calculations have been done with the B3LYP method of density functional theory (DFT).     

Synthesis,structure, and spectroscopic characterization of a 2-D organic–inorganic hybrid CuII–ErIII heterometallic arsenotungstate

An organic–inorganic hybrid Cu^II–Er^III heterometallic arsenotungstate Na₃[Cu(en)₂(H₂O)][Cu(en)₂]_1.5[H₃Er(α-AsW₁₁O₃₉)₂]·4H₂O (1) (en = ethylenediamine) has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analyses, IR and UV spectra, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), cyclic voltammetry and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. 1 displays an organic–inorganic 2-D sheet structure constructed by sandwich-type [H₃Er(α-AsW₁₁O₃₉)₂]⁸⁻ fragments and [Cu(en)₂]²⁺ connectors. From the topological viewpoint, if the [H₃Er(α-AsW₁₁O₃₉)₂]⁸⁻ fragments are viewed as 3-connected nodes and [Cu(en)₂]²⁺ connectors are considered as linkers, the 2-D sheet can be simplified into a 2-D (6,3)-network topology.     

Synthesis and properties of organic–inorganic hybrid liquid crystal gels

Organic–inorganic hybrid liquid crystal (LC) gels have been synthesised by the thiol-ene reaction of a multifunctional cyclic siloxane, 1,3,5,7-tetravinyl-1,3,5,7-tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane (TVMCTS) and alkane dithiols, 1,6-hexanedithiol (HDT) or 1,9-decanedithiol (DDT), in LC matrices, 4-cyano-4?-pentylbiphenyl (5CB) or 4′-n-octyl-4-cyano-biphenyl (8CB). The LC gels were prepared in an isotropic phase at 70°C or mesophases at 25°C using radical initiators. The phase transition temperatures from a mesophase to an isotropic phase of the resulting gels were lower than those of the original LCs. The gels containing 8CB (8CB gels) prepared at 25°C showed two phase transitions: smectic-to-nematic and nematic-to-isotropic transitions. By contrast, the 8CB gels synthesised in the isotropic phase showed only one phase transition from smectic phase directly to isotropic phase. Reaction conversions in the LC gels prepared at 70°C were higher than that in the gels prepared at 25°C. Scanning microscopic light scattering analysis of the LC gels cleared homogeneous small size mesh with a small amount of large defect. Polarisation micrographs of the LC gels showed framed optical textures derived from the LC molecules at room temperature. The LC gels containing more than 90 wt% of LC showed electro-optic response.     

Synthesis and structure of a new polyoxometalate-based inorganic–organic hybrid and application as a chemically bulk-modified electrode

A new Keggin-type polyoxometalate-based inorganic–organic hybrid, [Cu(H₂O)₂(daphen)]₂[SiW₁₂O₄₀]·9H₂O (1) (daphen?=?5,6-diamino-1,10-phenanthroline), was hydrothermally synthesized, and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, infrared spectroscopy, fluorescence spectra, and thermal analysis. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that in 1, [SiW₁₂O₄₀]^4? is a tetradentate ligand with its four terminal oxygens coordinating to four Cu(II)–daphen fragments to form a 2D sheet with (4,4) topology. On the basis of the insolubility of 1 in water and common organic solvent and its reversible multielectron redox processes, 1 was used to fabricate a bulk-modified carbon paste electrode (1-CPE) by direct mixing. Electrochemistry indicated that 1-CPE is stable over hundreds of cycles and possessed electrocatalytic activity toward the reduction reactions of nitrite.     

Synthesis,characterization and electrochemical investigation of a new inorganic–organic hybrid compound constructed by Keggin-type polyoxometalate and cyanoguanidine

An inorganic–organic hybrid complex [HDCD]₃[PW₁₂O₄₀]·3H₂O (1) (DCD = 2-cyanoguanidine) has been synthesized from the reaction of Keggin polyanion and cyanoguanidine (C₂N₄H₄) under mild condition, and characterized by using elemental analysis, infrared spectrum, thermogravimatric analysis and single crystal X-ray diffraction. X-ray crystallography reveals that 1 displays an inorganic–organic hybrid frameworks constructed by [PW₁₂O₄₀]³⁻ Keggin-type polyoxoanion and three {(HDCD)}⁺ monocationic hydrogen-bonded units. The electrochemical behavior and electrocatalysis of 1 have been studied in detail.     

A new paratungstate-A-based organic–inorganic hybrid compound: Synthesis,structure and photocatalytic property of [Co(en)3]2[H2W7O24]·8H2O

A new paratungstate-A-based organic–inorganic hybrid compound with the chemical formula of [Co(en)₃]₂[H₂W₇O₂₄]·8H₂O (en = ethylenediamine) (1) has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by the elemental analysis, IR, TG, powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 17.216(3) Å, b = 14.986(3) Å, c = 23.088(8) Å, β = 128.151(2)°, V = 4684.2 Å³, Z = 1, R₁ = 0.0484, and wR₂ = 0.1087. The structure of 1 consists of the [H₂W₇O₂₄]⁴⁻ building blocks and [Co(en)₃]²⁺ metal-organic cationic moieties, which are packed together via the electrostatic forces and extensive hydrogen-bonding interactions to form a three-dimensional supramolecular framework. Interestingly, compound 1 represents the first structurally-defined hybrid compound based on the metastable paratungstate-A polyoxoanions and metal–organic units. The degradation of Rhodamine-B (RhB) under UV irradiation with 1 as the heterogeneous photocatalyst has been investigated, showing a good photocatalytic property of 1 for RhB degradation.     

Synthesis,structure and property of a new inorganic–organic hybrid compound [Cu(phen)2][Cu(phen)H2O]2[Mo5P2O23]·3.5H2O

A new polyoxomolybdophosphate 1, formulated as [Cu(phen)₂][Cu(phen)H₂O]₂[Mo₅P₂O₂₃]·3.5H₂O (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. Compound 1 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P-1 with a = 12.2429(5) Å, b = 14.3543(5) Å, c = 20.0814(8) Å, α = 80.023 (1)°, β = 74.283 (1)°, γ = 66.452(1)°, V = 3105.8(2) Å³, R₁ = 0.0375, wR₂ = 0.0885, Z = 2 and GOF = 1.009. Compound 1 is constructed from diphosphopentamolybdate clusters coordinated to Cu(II)-phen units, and free water molecules, which are connected to a three-dimensional framework via π–π stacking interactions from the phen ligands. The single-crystal X-ray diffraction, FT-IR, TG-DTA, XPS, EPR and fluorescent spectra for this compound were determined. The electrochemical properties of compound 1 are studied using cyclic voltammogram, the results indicated that the compound 1 shows good electrocatalytic activity to NO₂^?.     

Synthesis and characterization of a novel organic–inorganic hybrid supramolecular recognition material and its selective adsorption for cesium

To separate Cs(I) from highly active liquid waste, a macroporous silica-based 25, 27-bis(iso-propyloxy)calix[4]arene-26,28-crown-6 (BiPCalix[4]C6) supramolecular recognition material, BiPCalix[4]C6/SiO₂–P, was synthesized and characterized by SEM, FT-IR, and TG-DSC. The adsorption properties of BiPCalix[4]C6/SiO₂–P and a macroporous polymer-based supramolecular recognition composite, BiPCalix[4]C6/XAD-7, were compared. It was found that BiPCalix[4]C6/SiO₂–P exhibited better adsorption ability and faster adsorption dynamics than BiPCalix[4]C6/XAD-7. The adsorption isotherm of Cs(I) onto BiPCalix[4]C6/SiO₂–P was studied at 298 K and it was well described by Langmuir isotherm model. The complex composition between BiPCalix[4]C6/SiO₂–P and Cs(I) was determined as 1:1 type by investigating the effect of the concentrations of BiPCalix[4]C6, Cs(I), and H⁺ on the adsorption. Meanwhile, the selectivity of BiPCalix[4]C6/SiO₂–P towards Na(I), K(I), Rb(I), Cs(I), Sr(II), Ba(II), Ru(III), Mo(VI), La(III), and Y(III) was investigated.     

Synthesis,crystal structure,and luminescence properties of [TbGd(NAA)6(phen)2] and [Tb2(NNA)6(phen)2] · 2C3H7NO

Lanthanide(III) heteronuclear and binuclear complexes [TbGd(NAA)₆(phen)₂] (1) and [Tb₂(NAA)₆(phen)₂] · 2C₃H₇NO (2) (NAA = 1-naphthylacetic acid, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) were prepared and their crystal structures were determined. In 1 and 2, each lanthanide is nine-coordinate by two bidentate-bridging and two tridentate chelating-bridging carboxylate groups, one bidentate chelating carboxylate and one phen molecule in a distorted monocapped square antiprism. The solid-state luminescence behavior and the antibacterial activities were studied. Complexes 1 and 2 exhibited characteristic emission of Tb(III) ion ⁵D₄ → ⁷F_J (J = 6–0) under UV radiation at room temperature. A main excitation peak (359 nm) of 2 appears under red emission of 615 nm. By contrast, all emission peak intensities of 1 were enhanced by addition of gadolinium(III), and the 545 nm band is much stronger than the 615 nm band, attributed to, under perturbation of the ligand field, the probability of ⁵D₄ → ⁷F₃ transition of Tb(III) was greatly enhanced in 2. Because of perturbation of the ligand field by addition of gadolinium(III), the probability of ⁵D₄ → ⁷F₅ transition of Tb(III) was greatly enhanced in 1 and green fluorescence was observed. The antibacterial activity showed that the two complexes were active against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis.     

A theoretical study on the molecular structure and vibrational (FT-IR and Raman) spectra of a new organic–inorganic compound of 2[N(C3H7)4]SbCl4

The salt bis-tetrapropylammonium tetrachloroantimonate (III) is crystallized in the monoclinic system with the P2₁/c space group. The unit cell dimensions are: a = 18.1973(5) Å, b = 15.7225(4) Å, c = 13.6491(3) Å, β = 91.65(1)° and Z = 4. The vibrational spectra have been measured at room temperature by FT-infrared spectroscopy (4000–400 cm⁻¹) on polycrystalline samples, and by FT-Raman spectroscopy (3500–30 cm⁻¹) on monocrystals. The structure of the 2[N(C₃H₇)₄]SbCl₄ formed by two types of cations (C₃H₇)₄N⁺ and two types of anions [SbCl₄]⁻ was optimized by density functional theory (DFT) using the B3LYP method. Actually the values obtained by the B3LYP/LanL2MB basis with the aid of a calculation of the potential energy distribution (PED) are in good agreement with the experimental data. A root mean square (rms) difference value was calculated and the small differences between experimental and calculated modes have been interpreted by intermolecular interactions with-in the crystal. A comparison between the results of the 2[N(C₃H₇)₄]SbCl₄ compound and the simulated compounds based on the (CH₃)₄N⁺) and (C₂H₅)₄N⁺ fragments, shows an increase in the wavenumber of the bands assigned to the stretching vibration of the (NC) group for the 2[N(C₃H₇)₄]SbCl₄ compound. The comparison between the [N(C₃H₇)₄]Cl ligand and the 2[N(C₃H₇)₄]SbCl₄ compound of the infrared and Raman spectrum shows an increase in the wavenumber for the bands assigned to the stretching vibration of (CH₃) and the bending vibration of (NC₄) groups in the 2[N(C₃H₇)₄]SbCl₄ compound.     

Synthesis,characterization and application of a novel nanorod-structured organic–inorganic hybrid material as an efficient catalyst for the preparation of aminouracil derivatives

Research on Chemical Intermediates - In this work, a novel nanorod-structured organic–inorganic hybrid material namely nanorod-[SiO2-Pr-Im-SO3H][TFA] (N-[SPIS][TFA]) has been synthesized, and...     

Synthesis and characterization of two new inorganic–organic hybrid cobalt molybdenum(V) phosphates

Two new inorganic–organic hybrid cobalt phosphomolybdates (Hdien)₂[Co(dien)]₂[Co(dien)(H₂O)]₂[CoMo₁₂O₂₄(HPO₄)₂(H₂PO₄)₂(PO₄)₄(OH)₆]?···?5H₂O (1) and (H₂dien)₂[Co(dien)]₂[Co(H₂O)₂]₂[CoMo₁₂O₂₄(HPO₄)₄(PO₄)₄(OH)₆]?···?7H₂O (2) (dien?=?diethylenetriamine), involving molybdenum in the V oxidation state and covalently bonded transition metal complexes, have been prepared under mild hydrothermal conditions and structurally characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectra, TG analyses, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 exhibits a one-dimensional (1D) chain framework, in which dien molecules adopt two kinds of coordination modes. Compound 2 shows a two-dimensional (2D) layer framework with three types of unusual tunnels. To the best of our knowledge, it is the first time [Co(dien)] units are directly incorporated into 1D and 2D skeletons of reduced molybdenum phosphates. The electrochemical properties of the two compounds were studied via the method of bulk-modified carbon paste electrodes. Furthermore, the magnetic properties of compound 2 are reported.     

Synthesis, crystal structure and electrochemical property of 2D lamellar supermolecular complex [Cu(C6H4NO2)2 · H2O]

A 2D lamellar supermolecular complex [Cu(C₆H₄NO₂)₂ · H₂O] was synthesized and characterized by elementary analysis, infrared spectrum, ultraviolet spectrum, thermogravimetry analysis and crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The complex belongs to the orthorhombic system, Pbca space group, with a = 1.2797(8), b = 1.2944(8), c = 1.4962(9) nm, Z = 8, V = 2.478(3) nm³, D _c = 1.746 g cm^?3, ?? = 1.784 mm^?1, F(000) = 1320, R ₁ = 0.0267, wR ₂ = 0.0762, GOOF = 1.015, which consists of a Cu(II) ion, two 2-Picolinic acid and a coordinated water molecule. The 5-coordinated geometry of the Cu cation is a distorted tetragonal-pyramidal configuration. The 1D chain structure is formed through hydrogen bonds O(w)-H??O between single cells, and the 2D lamellar supermolecular system is formed through the non-classical hydrogen bonds C-H??O between various chains. The complex displays a distinct absorption band (??_max = 648 nm) in aqueous solution. The electrochemical behavior shows a quasi-reversible course. (CCDC: 750880)     

Biodegradable and biocompatible inorganic–organic hybrid materials. I. Synthesis and characterization

The hydroxyl or vinyl end-groups of linear or three-arm star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) chains have been derivatized into triethoxysilane groups reactive in the sol-gel process. New transparent hybrid materials that combine tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS) and PCL known for biodegradability and biocompatibility have accordingly been prepared. The sol-gel process is, however, limited by the early vitrification of the reactive system. However, thermal posttreatment can overcome these diffusional and/or kinetic limitations as assessed by a set of analytical methods. The thermal stability of PCL is improved by incorporation into the silica network. Conversely, the thermal stability of the ceramer depends on the effective PCL content. The extent of PCL incorporation into the silica network depends on PCL molecular weight, number, and reactivity of the PCL functional groups. IR spectroscopy has shown that hydrogen bonding occurs between the ester groups of PCL and residual OH groups of the silicate component. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 35 : 2295–2309, 1997