Synthesis,characterization and magnetic properties of supramolecular metal–organic complexes constructed from flexible–rigid mixed ligands

Two new supramolecular metal–organic complexes have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. Complex 1 exhibits a three-dimensional supramolecular network, constructed from [Co₂(H₃BPTC)₂(phen)₂] (H₄BPTC = 3,3′4,4′-benzophenone tetracarboxylate acid, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) discrete units. Complex 2 similarly exhibits discrete [Cu₂(DPA)₂(bipy)₂(H₂O)₂] (DPA = 1,1′-biphenyl-2,2′-dicarboxylate acid, bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine) units, which are linked to form a three-dimensional supramolecular network through π–π interactions. It is interesting that during the synthesis of complex 1, the H₄BPTC ligands undergo partial decomposition to give 1,2,4-benzenetricarboxylate (H₃BTC) ligands, which react with Co to form [Co₃(BTC)₂]_n (3). Complex 3 shows a three-dimensional covalent network. The magnetic properties of complexes 1 and 2 have been studied.     

Hybrid organic–inorganic materials on paper: surface and thermo-mechanical properties

In this work a new simple method to improve the bulk properties of paper is presented. Co-polymerization of vinyl functionalised zirconia oxoclusters with vinyl trimethoxysilane was carried out onto paper. The coating process was evaluated also taking into account the specific weight of hybrid polymer left on the paper after one or two deposition steps, and with or without a thermal treatment of curing. The effectiveness of the coating process in consolidating and protecting paper was investigated by measurements with High Temperature Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Dynamical Mechanical Spectroscopy, tensile testing, contact angle, along with Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy. The coating process does not affect the morphology and appearance of the paper, but modifies its mechanical, surface and thermal properties.     

Synthesis and characterization of two novel organic–inorganic hybrid solids from Keggin ions and metal coordination complexes

Two new hybrid compounds, [Co(4,4′-bpy)₂(H₂O)₄][(4,4′-bpyH₂]₂[CoW₁₂O₄₀]·8H₂O (1) and [Fe(2,2′-bpy)₃]₃[H₂W₁₂O₄₀]·6H₂O (2), (4,4′-bpy = 4,4′-bipyridine, 2,2′-bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine) have been hydrothermally synthesized. These solids were characterized by elemental analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, UV–Vis spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. The hydrogen-bonding interactions in 1 lead to the formation of a three dimensional network consisting of [CoW₁₂O₄₀]⁶⁻ anionic clusters, [Co(4,4′-bpy)₂(H₂O)₄]²⁺ cations and lattice water molecules, while the discrete Keggin ion [H₂W₁₂O₄₀]⁶⁻ in compound 2 is surrounded by 14 [Fe(2,2′-bpy)₃]²⁺ complexes through CH?O interactions (2.24–2.56 Å).     

Synthesis,structural characterization,and properties of an entangled metal–organic framework based on a flexible dicarboxylate and a rigid N-donor

Self-assembly of manganese acetate with 1,3-bis(4-carboxy-phenoxy)propane (H₂bcp) and 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethene (bpe) under solvothermal conditions yielded a polymer {[Mn₂(bcp)₂(bpe)(DMF)]} _n (1), which shows 2-D?→?3-D inclined interpenetration with polyrotaxane character. The magnetic behavior of 1 shows antiferromagnetic exchange between Mn magnetic centers.     

Synthesis,structures and electrochemical properties of four organic–inorganic hybrid polyoxometalates constructed from polyoxotungstate clusters and transition metal complexes

Four novel organic–inorganic hybrid compounds [Cu₅ ^I(4,4′-bpy)₃(2,2′-bpy)₄][BW₁₂O₄₀] · H₂O (1), [Ni_0.5(2,2′-bpy)_1.25][Ni(2,2′-bpy)₃][Ni(2,2′-bpy)₂(H₂O)(SiW₁₁^VIW^VO₄₀)] · 0.5H₂O (2), [H₂bpy]₂[Zn(2,2′-bpy)₃]₂[Si₂W₁₈O₆₂] · 1.5H₂O (3) and [Cu^II(2,2′-bpy)₂]₂[SiW₁₂O₄₀] · 2H₂O (4) (2,2′-bpy = 2,2′-bipyridine, 4,4′-bpy = 4,4′-bipyridine) have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, thermal gravimetric analysis, electrochemical measurements and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound (1) is a novel [BW₁₂O₄₀]⁵⁻ polyoxoanion bisupported by copper(I) coordination cations with mixed 2,2′-bpy and 4,4′-bpy ligands. Compound (2) is constructed from the [SiW₁₁^VIW^VO₄₀]⁵⁻ polyoxoanions supported by [Ni(2,2′–bpy)₂]²⁺. Compound (3) is composed of a novel [Si₂W₁₈O₆₂]⁸⁻ cluster and [Zn(2,2′–bpy)₃]²⁺ complexes, which held together into a three-dimensional (3D) supramolecular network through hydrogen-bonding interactions. Compound (4) shows a 2D layer framework constructed from a bisupporting Keggin polyoxoanion cluster and [Cu(2,2′–bpy)₂]²⁺ coordination polymer fragments, resulting in 3D networks via supramolecular interactions. Electronic supplementary material  The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

Synthesis,characterization and luminescence properties of a coordination polymer based on self-assembly of PrIII with inorganic–organic hybrid bridging ligands

A new coordination polymer having the formula [Pr(μ ₅-S₂O₃)(μ ₄-tp)_0.5(H₂O)] _n (1) (S₂O₃ = thiosulfate dianion; tp = terephthalate dianions) was obtained by in situ reaction of Pr₂(SO₄)₃ · 6H₂O with H₂tp ligands under solvothermal conditions (H₂O/ethanol). The coordination polymer obtained was characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, thermogravimetry (TG), fluorescent spectra and single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The most intriguing structural feature is that the complex exhibits a 3D open framework resulting from bridge-linking coordination between ligands and praseodymium ions. Additionally, 1 has characteristic emission spectra of Pr^III with good fluorescence properties. This is the first coordination polymer based on thiosulfate/terephthalate ligands and a rare earth metal and has an unprecedented pentadentate-bridge-linking coordination mode of the thiosulfate group.     

Three inorganic–organic hybrid compounds based on Keggin polyoxometalate and transition metal complexes: crystal structures and electrochemical properties

Polyoxometalate (POM)-based coordination polymers, [Cu(L)₂][SiW₁₂O₄₀]·4py·H₂O (1), [Ag(py)₂]₄[SiW₁₂O₄₀] (2) and [Co(L)₃]₂[SiW₁₂O₄₀]·py·7H₂O (3) (L?=?pyridine-2-carboxylic acid, py?=?pyridine), have been obtained hydrothermally and characterized by elemental analyses, IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses. Electrochemical properties are also investigated.     

Syntheses,characterization, and luminescent properties of four alkaline earth metal–organic frameworks based on two similar N-containing carboxylates

Four coordination polymers {[Ca(3-pa)₂(H₂O)₂]·3H₂O} (1), {[Sr(3-pa)₂(H₂O)₂]·3H₂O} (2), {[Ca(4-pa)₂(H₂O)₄]} (3) and {[Sr(4-pa)(H₂O)₆]·[4-pa]} (4), (3-pa = pyridine-3-carboxylate, 4-pa = pyridine-4-carboxylate) have been synthesized and structurally characterized. Lots of noncovalent interactions were found in the four compounds, aiding the formation of high-dimensional architectures from the low-dimensional structures. Complex 1 and 2 feature similar 1-D chain structures, which adopt face-to-face orientation to form an interesting 2-D network with pipe-like motif. Chain-like water clusters consisting of infinite tetragonal unit are trapped and stabled in the vacuums of the pipelines. The 2-D sheets are further connected into 3-D architecture by noncovalent interactions. Complex 3 has a discrete mononuclear structure, which is further connected into a 3-D framework by hydrogen bonds and π···π interactions. In complex 4, the zigzag-like chain structure units are parallel to each other and pack in ABAB mode to give rise to a 2-D network, which is stabled by π···π stacking and hydrogen bonds. The counteranions in 4 are hosted between the nets and act as “glue” linking the 2-D networks into a 3-D architecture. In addition, the photoluminescence properties of the compounds have been investigated.     

Synthesis and characterization of two new metal–organic frameworks with interpenetrated structures and luminescent properties

Two new metal–organic compounds, [Ag₂(HADC)₂(bimh)] (1) and [Cd(ADC)(bpp)]_n (2) [H₂ADC = 1,3-adamantanedicarboxylic acid, bimh = 1,6-bis(2-methyl-imidazole-1-yl)hexane, bpp = 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane], have been synthesized and characterized. Compound 1 exhibits a discrete symmetric unit with 0D→2D interpenetrating structure. Compound 2 crystallizes in a chiral space group P212121 and presents a threefold interpenetrated 3D diamondoid network containing three helical chains. Thermal stability, X-ray powder diffraction, and luminescence for 1 and 2 are also measured and discussed.     

Synthesis,structure and magnetic properties of unsymmetrical dodecanuclear Mn–Ln clusters

Reaction of manganese acetate and lanthanide nitrates in the presence of excess of PhCOOH affords highly asymmetric dodecanuclear mixed-metal [Mn₁₀Ln₂(OH)(O)₈(PhCOOH)(PhCOO)₁₉] (Ln = Pr^III (1), Nd^III (2)) clusters. The similar reaction, but with only 2 equiv. of PhCOOH resulted in the compounds with higher nuclearity [Mn₁₁Eu₄(O)₈(OH)₈(PhCOO)₁₈(NO₃)₂(H₂O)₆]NO₃ · 4CH₃CN (3). Variable-temperature solid-state magnetic susceptibility of 1 and 2 in the temperature range 1.8–300 K were carried out, and for both complexes antiferromagnetic exchange interactions between the metal centers were observed, giving an estimated S = 17/2 ground state. AC magnetic susceptibility data have revealed out-of-phase signals, which suggest that these complexes exhibit a slow relaxation of magnetization as observed in single-molecule magnets.     

Synthesis,characterization and catalytic properties of a copper-containing polyoxovanadate nanocluster in azide–alkyne cycloaddition

A copper-containing polyoxovanadate nanocluster, [(C₂H₅)₄N]₄[V₈Cu₂O₂₄]?2H₂O (1), was synthesized through reaction between the Cu(NO₃)₂?3H₂O and [(C₂H₅)₄N]₄VO₃ in the molar ratio 1?:?4. Nanocluster 1 was characterized by IR, elemental analysis, XRD, SEM, TEM, and X-ray crystallography. The catalytic activity of 1 for the azide–alkyne cycloaddition of different terminal alkynes and organic azides generated in situ from sodium azide and different organic halides was tested. The protocol could afford the corresponding products in good to excellent yield at very low catalyst loadings (3.4 Mol%) under the optimized reaction conditions.     

Four novel metal–organic frameworks based on 3,4,7,8-tetramethyl-1,10-phenanthroline: Syntheses,structures, and thermal properties

Four novel metal–organic frameworks, [Cu(Tmp)₂(H₂O)] · NO₃ (I) (Tmp = 3,4,7,8-tetramethyl-1,10-phenanthroline), [Mn(Tmp)₂(H₂O)₂] · 2NO₃ · H₂O (II), [Pb(Tmp)(CH₃COO)₂] · 3H₂O (III) and [Zn(Tmp)₂(H₂O)₂] · 2NO₃ · 2H₂O (IV), have been synthesized and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction (CIF files CCDC nos. 88362–88365 for I–IV, respectively), IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis and thermogravimetric analysis. Both I and II complexes are crystallized in monoclinic system with space groups C2/c, P2₁/c, respectively, while III and IV complexes are crystallized in triclinic system with space groups \(P\overline 1 \). Generally, these crystal structures are stabilized by O–H···O hydrogen bonds and π–π interactions between the phenanthroline rings of neighboring molecules. Thermogravimetric analyses of compounds I–IV display considerable thermal stability.     

Three interpenetrated copper(Ⅱ) coordination polymers based on a V-shaped ligand:Synthesis,structures,sorption and magnetic properties

Three new CuⅡ coordination polymers,[Cu2(oba)2(H2O)(DMF)].3H2O(1),[Cu4(oba)4(DMF)4].4H2O.DMF(2) and [Cu2(oba)(hmp)2](3)(H2oba = 4,4'-oxybis(benzoic acid),Hhmp = 2-pyridine methanol,DMF = N,N'-dimethylformamide) were synthesized by solvothermal reactions and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.Both complexes 1 and 2 take three-dimensional(3D) three-fold interpenetrating PtS topology with 1D channels.In complex 3,Cu4 clusters were formed by the chelating hmp ligands,and then the clusters were fu...     

Synthesis, characterization and magnetic properties of μ-iodanilato dinuclear oxovanadium (Ⅳ) complexes

Five oxovanadium(Ⅳ) dinuclear complexes described by the overall formula [(VO)2(IA)L2]-SO4, where IA represents the dianion of iodanilic acid and L denotes 2,2'-bipyridine (bpy) ; 4,4'-dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridine (Me2-bpy); 1,10-phenanthroline (phen); 4,7-diphenyl-1, 10-phenanthroline (Ph2-phen) and 5-nitro-l, 10-phenanthroline (NO2-phen) , have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, molar conductivity and room-temperature magnetic moment measurements, IR and electronic spectral studies. It is proposed that these complexes have IA-bridged structures and consist of two oxovanadium(Ⅳ) ions each in a square- pyramidal environment. The complexes [ ( VO)2 (IA) (bpy )2 ] SO4 (1) and [ ( VO )2 ( IA) ( phen)2 ] -SO4 (2) were further characterized by variable temperature (4.2-300 K) magnetic susceptibility measurements and the observed data were fitted to the modified Bleaney-Bowers equation by the least-squares method, giving the exchange integral J = -2.15 cm-1 for 1 and J = - 9.88 cm-1 for 2     

Organic–inorganic hybrids based on polyoxometalates and copper coordination complexes

Two new hybrids based on Keggin polyoxometalates have been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, TG analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal structure analyses reveal that complex 1 has an infinite 1D chain structure, constructed from [Cu(2,2′-bpy)(4,4′-bpy)(H₂O)] fragments and [H₂PMo₁₁VO₄₀]^2? building blocks. Complex 2 has a 2D molecular ladder structure, with a basic structural unit composed of one bis(µ-OH) dicopper(II) [Cu₂(OH)₂(H₂O)₂(4,4′-bpy)₃] fragment, one [HPMo₁₂O₄₀], and four water molecules. The [Cu₂(OH)₂(H₂O)₂(4,4′-bpy)₃] units connect alternately to form edge rails. The [HPMo₁₂O₄₀] clusters act as rungs of the ladder, linking pairs of Cu atoms from the two adjacent edge rails. The electrochemical behavior of the complexes in modified carbon paste electrodes and their electrocatalytic reduction of nitrite were investigated.     

Flexible bis(pyridyl-tetrazole) ligand-induced ring-containing metal–organic coordination polymers: synthesis,structures, and properties

Three coordination polymers (CPs), [Co(3-bptzp)(BDC)] (1), [Zn(3-bptzp)(BDC)] (2), and [Cd(3-bptzp)(BDC)] (3) (3-bptzp = 1,4-bis(5-(3-pyridyl)tetrazolyl)propane, H₂BDC = 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid), were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. The CPs were structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy (IR), elemental analyses, and powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD). Complexes 1–3 represent the first examples of CPs based on the flexible bis(pyridyl-tetrazole) 3-bptzp. Structure analyses reveal that 1–3 are 1-D ring-containing polymeric chains. For 2 and 3, adjacent 1-D chains are extended to 2-D supramolecular networks by hydrogen bonding. Dye adsorption properties of 1–3, electrochemical properties of 1, and fluorescent-sensing behaviors of 2 and 3 have also been investigated.     

Synthesis and characterization of high-dimensional structure based on paradodecatungstate clusters and sodium–aminoacetic acid complex subunits

An organic–inorganic hybrid material based on paradodecatungstate building blocks and sodium–aminoacetic acid complex subunits,{Na₁₀(H₃N–CH₂–COO)₂[H₂W₁₂O₄₂]}·28H₂O (1), have been synthesized under mildly acidic conditions. This compound was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR and UV–visible spectroscopies, and cyclic voltammetry. The compound crystallizes in the triclinic space group P-1 with a = 11.879(2) Å, b = 12.706(2) Å, c = 13.067(2) Å, α = 74.11(3)°, β = 79.71(3)°, γ = 65.95(3)°, V = 1727.2(5) Å³, and Z = 1. The crystal structure consists of infinite 2D layers constructed from [H₂W₁₂O₄₂]^10? clusters and sodium–aminoacetic acid complexes; adjacent layers are further joined by the complex units and sodium cations to yield a three-dimensional network.     

Functionalised β-diketonate polynuclear lanthanoid hydroxo clusters: Synthesis,characterisation, and magnetic properties

The controlled hydrolysis of lanthanoid trichloride hexahydrate (Ln = Nd, Eu, Ho) in methanol with the β-diketone ligands dibenzoylmethane and 1,3-bis(4-ethoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione yielded tetranuclear and pentanuclear hydroxo clusters for Eu and Ho. In contrast, performing the reaction in the presence of 1,3-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione yielded a mononuclear complex for Nd. The compounds were structurally characterised by means of single crystal X-ray diffraction, showing that the increased bulkiness of the ligand due to the ethoxy functionalities does not affect the capability of the diketonate to stabilize the cluster core. Variable temperature dc susceptibility magnetic measurements were made on the clusters and were indicative of very weak to zero antiferromagnetic, intra-cluster coupling. Variable frequency ac data recorded at low temperatures did not show any evidence for single molecule magnet (SMM) behaviour, unlike the recent reported case of the analogue [Dy₅(OH)₅(Ph₂acac)₁₀], where Ph₂acac⁻ is the dibenzoylmethanide ligand.     

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