Ultrasonic-assisted synthesis of two new nano-structured 3D lead(II) coordination polymers: Precursors for preparation of PbO nano-structures

Nano-structures of two new Pb(II) three-dimensional coordination polymers, [Pb₂(4-pyc)₂I₂(H₂O)]_n (1), {4-Hpyc = 4-pyridinecarboxilic acid} and [Pb(3-pyc)I]_n (2), {3-Hpyc = 3-pyridinecarboxilic acid} were synthesized by sonochemical method. The new nano-structures were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, IR spectroscopy and elemental analyses. Compounds 1 and 2 were structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction and are three-dimensional coordination polymers. The thermal stability of compounds 1 and 2 both their bulk and nano-size were studied by thermal gravimetric and differential thermal analyses and compared. PbO block-structures were obtained by calcination of the nano-structures of compounds 1 and 2 at 400 °C.     

Sonochemical syntheses and characterization of a new nano-sized 2-D lead(II) coordination polymer as precursor for preparation of PbBr(OH) nano-structure

Nano-particles of a new 2-D Pb(II) coordination polymer, [Pb(4-pyc)(Br)(H₂O)] _n (1) (4-Hpyc = 4-pyridinecarboxylic acid), were synthesized by a sonochemical method. Crystal structure of 1 was determined by X-ray crystallography. The nano-particles were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, IR spectroscopy, and elemental analyses. PbBr(OH) nano-structure was obtained by the calcination of nano-particles of 1 at 400°C.     

Sonochemical syntheses of a straw-like nano-structure two-dimensional mixed-ligand zinc(II) coordination polymer as precursor for preparation of nano-sized ZnO

Straw-like nano-structure of a new mixed-ligand Zn(II) two-dimensional coordination polymer, {[Zn(μ-4,4′-bipy)(μ-3-bpdb)(H₂O)₂](ClO₄)₂·4,4′-bipy·3-bpdb·H₂O}_n (1) {4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine and 3-bpdb = 1,4-bis(3-pyridyl)-2,3-diaza-1,3-butadiene}, was synthesized by a sonochemical method. The new nano-structure was characterised by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, IR spectroscopy and elemental analyses. Compound 1 was structurally characterised by single crystal X-ray diffraction and consists of two-dimensional polymeric units. ZnO nanoparticles were obtained by calcination of compound 1 at 500 °C under air atmosphere and were characterised by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).     

pH-Dependent synthesis of two new lead(II) coordination polymers with 4-aminoantipyrine and 5-nitroisophthalate ligands

Two novel lead(II) coordination polymers with the same mixed ligands, [Pb(AAP)(NIP)] _n (I) and {[Pb(AAP)(NIP)] · 2H₂O} _n (II) (AAP = 4-aminoantipyrine and NIP^2? = 5-nitroisophthalate), were prepared by controlling the pH value of the reaction mixture. Complexes I and II were characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction analyses (CIF files CCDC nos. 936101 (I) and 936102 (II)). Complex I with terminal AAP molecule displays a linear chain with hemidirected Pb²⁺ ions connected by bis-bidentate chelating-NIP^2? anions. By contrast, complex II exhibits a dimeric {Pb₂(AAP)₂}-based coplanar layer extended by bidentate chelating-bidentate chelating and bridging-NIP^2? anions. Obviously, the pH-directed structural difference is dominated by the competitive binding modes of the AAP and carboxylate groups of NIP^2? ligands. Both complexes display different thermal stability due to structural difference and similar emissions originated from the intra- and/or inter-ligand electron transfer, suggesting their potential application as luminescent materials.     

Two new Pb(II) coordination polymers derived from fatty dicarboxylates and phenanthroline derivatives: syntheses,structures, and properties

Two new Pb(II) coordination polymers, [Pb(3-pdip)(L₁)]?·?0.5H₂O (1) and [Pb(4-pdip)(L₂)] (2) [L₁?=?heptane diacid, L₂?=?hexane diacid, 3-pdip?=?2?-(3-pyridyl)imidazo[4,5-f]1,10-phenanthroline, 4-pdip?=?2?-(4-pyridyl)imidazo[4,5-f]1,10-phenanthroline], have been obtained from hydrothermal reactions of Pb(II) nitrate with two flexible fatty carboxylic acids and two phenanthroline derivatives. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that 1 is a 1-D staircase-like double chain coordination polymer extended by binuclear [Pb₂N₄O₈] subunits and pairs of L₁ ligands. Compound 2 exhibits a 2-D (4,4) network based on bi-metallic [Pb₂N₆O₈] units and (L₂)₂/(4-pdip)₂ double linkers. Furthermore, adjacent chains of 1 and layers of 2 are extended into 3-D supramolecular networks by π–π stacking interactions between aromatic rings of phenanthroline groups. The organic carboxylic acids with different lengths show great influence on the shapes of Pb(II)-carboxylate double chains. Phenanthroline derivatives possessing different sites of N-donors (3-pyridyl and 4-pyridyl) determine the final coordination frameworks of 1 and 2. Photoluminescence and thermal stabilities of 1 and 2 were also investigated.     

Solvent-dependent structural diversity of cadmium(II) coordination polymers: syntheses,characterizations, and luminescence properties

By changing the solvent, three cadmium(II) coordination polymers (CPs), [Cd(NH₂-BDC)(DMA)(H₂O)]_n (1), {[Cd(NH₂-BDC)₂(DMF)₂]·H₂O}_n (2) and {[(Me₂NH₂)₂Cd₂(NH₂-BDC)₃(H₂O)]·DMF·8H₂O}_n (3), have been synthesized based on the V-shaped linker 5-aminoisophthalic acid and Cd(NO₃)₂·4H₂O under the same reaction temperature (140 °C) (NH₂-BDC = 5-aminoisophthalate, DMA = N,N-dimethylacetamide, DMF = N,N-dimethylformamide). Compound 1 features a 1-D ladder-like infinite chain. Compound 2 is a 2-D (4,4) net when the dinuclear [Cd₂(COO)₄O₄] is regarded as a quadruply-connected node. Compound 3 shows a 2-D hamburger-like structure. Luminescent properties of 1–3 were detected at room temperature under the same excitation and emission wavelengths of 200–600 nm with the same interval of 5 nm. Moreover, the calculation of lattice constants and volumes, and density of states of CPs 1 and 2 were carried out to get better insight into the nature of the structure and luminescence.     

Zinc(II) and manganese(II) coordination polymers constructed by 2-naphthyl imidazole dicarboxylate: syntheses,structures and properties

Three coordination polymers [Zn(μ₃-HNIDC)(CH₃OH)]_n (H₃NIDC = 2-(2-naphthyl)-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid) (1), [Mn(μ₂-HNIDC)(4,4′-bipy)]_n (4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine) (2) and [Mn₂(μ₂-HNIDC)₂(phen)₂]_n (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) (3) have been solvothermally synthesised and structurally characterised by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analyses, thermal analyses and IR spectra. Polymer 1 displays a three-dimensional open architecture with one-dimensional (1D) channels. Polymer 2 exhibits a sheet structure containing infinite rectangles. Polymer 3 presents a 1D wave chain structure. The solid-state photoluminescence of 1 has been investigated as well.     

Two new cadmium(II) coordination polymers with bis(benzimidazole) ligands

Two new cadmium(II) coordination polymers, {[Cd(L1)(tbta)]·H₂O} _n (1) and [Cd(L2)(tbta)] _n (2) (L1 = 1,4-bis(5,6-dimethylbenzimidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene, H₂tbta = tetrabromoterephthalic acid and L2 = 1,4-bis(2-methylbenzimidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene) are obtained under hydrothermal conditions and structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction methods, IR spectroscopy, TGA and elemental analysis. The L1 and L2 ligands differ by subtle variation of substituents at semi-rigid bis(benzimidazole) bakcbones. Complex 1 features a 3D threefold interpenetrating dia array with a 4-connected 6⁶ topology. Complex 2 displays a 2D {4⁴.6²} sql/Shubnikov tetragonal plane network. Complexes 1 and 2 possess high thermal stabilities and promising fluorescence behavior in the solid state.     

Hydrothermal syntheses and structures of two mixed-valence copper(I,II) 2-pyrazinecarboxylate coordination polymers

Replacement of linear ligand L in Cu(I)XL system (X = halide or pseudohalide; L = 4,4'-bipyridine or pyrazine) by neutral species Cu(pzc)2(H2O)x (pzc = 2-pyrazinecarboxylate) resulted in mixed-valence Cu(I,II) coordination polymers [Cu2(pzc)2Br(H2O)]n (1) and [Cu3(pzc)2(CN)2(H2O)2 x 2H2O]n (2). Complex 1 has two-dimensional (4,4) topological layer constructed by [CuBr]n chains and Cu(pzc)2(H2O) species, while 2 has a three-dimensional framework formed by linkage of two-dimensional (6,3) layers via ligand-unsupported Cu(I)-Cu(I) interactions. The two-dimensional (6,3) layer in 2 is constructed by zigzag [CuCN]n chains and Cu(pzc)2(H2O)2 species. Cyanides in 2 were produced by oxidative desulfation of SCN- anions.     

Zinc(II) and lead(II) coordination polymers built by 3-(4-carboxyphenylhydrazono)pentane-2,4-dione

Two coordination polymers [Zn(L)₂(4,4′-bipy)₂] _n (4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine) (1) and [Pb(η ²-L)(µ₃-η ²-CH₃COO)(H₂O)] _n (2) have been prepared by the reaction of 3-(4-carboxyphenylhydrazono)pentane-2,4-diketone (HL) with zinc(II) or lead(II) in solution. Polymer 1 shows an infinite zigzag chain, in which Zn(II) are linked by 4,4′-bipy bridges with carboxylate of L^? monodentate to Zn(II). In 2, Pb(II) are bridged by tetradentate µ₃-η ²-CH₃COO^? to form a linear 1-D chain, and each Pb(II) is chelated by carboxylate of L^?. Their molecular structures have been characterized by elemental analysis, infrared, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Thermal and fluorescent properties of the two complexes have been investigated.     

One-dimensional zinc(II) fumarate coordination polymers

A new procedure developed for the synthesis and crystallization of various zinc(II) fumarate hydrate coordination polymers is described. In the first step, anhydrous Zn(II) fumarate, [Zn(C₄H₂O₄)] (1), is synthesized from Zn(II) acetate and fumaric acid in methanol. Subsequently, this product is used as a starting material for growing small crystals of bis–aqua Zn(II) fumarate, [Zn(H₂O)₂(C₄H₂O₄)] (2), triaqua Zn(II) fumarate monohydrate, [Zn(H₂O)₃(C₄H₂O₄)]·H₂O (3), tetraaqua Zn(II) fumarate, [Zn(H₂O)₄(C₄H₂O₄)] (4), and tetraaqua Zn(II) fumarate monohydrate, [Zn(H₂O)₄(C₄H₂O₄)]·H₂O (5). All structures were determined or redetermined by X-ray structure analyses. The hitherto unknown compound 3 exhibits a zig-zag chain structure with five-coordinate Zn(II) ions.     

Manganese(II), nickel(II), and cadmium(II) coordination polymers with tetrafluoroterephthalate: syntheses,crystal structures,and luminescence properties

Three new coordination polymers, [Mn(BDC-F₄)(DMF)₂(H₂O)₂] _n (1), [Ni(BDC-F₄)(DMF)(EtOH)] _n (2), and [Cd(BDC-F₄)(DMF)(EtOH)] _n (3), have been synthesized by assembling transition metal salts with the rigid ligand tetrafluoroterephthalic acid (H₂BDC-F₄) in mixed EtOH/DMF solvent at pH ca. 2. For complex 1, the octahedral coordination geometry of the Mn^II center is provided by two oxygen atoms from two dianionic BDC-F₄ ligands, two DMF ligands and two aqua ligands, giving a 1-D linear chain array. For complex 2, the Ni^II center is coordinated by two dianionic BDC-F₄ ligands, two EtOH ligands and two DMF ligands, resulting in a 1-D chain structure. For complex 3, the Cd^II center is coordinated by four dianionic BDC-F₄ ligands, one EtOH ligand and one DMF ligand, generating a 2-D layered structure. The results suggest that both the metal and the solution pH play an important role in the formation of the complexes. The spectroscopic, thermal, and luminescence properties of the complexes have been investigated.     

Polyhapto-aromatic interactions in lead(II) coordination

In its crystalline form, the Pb(II) complex of 1,3-diphenylpropane-1,3-dionate (dibenzoylmethanide, DBM(-)) can be regarded as containing polymeric chains of centrosymmetric, dimeric Pb(2)(DBM)(4) units linked through hexahapto interactions of the Pb atoms with phenyl groups from adjacent units. Each Pb atom also appears to be involved in intraunit dihapto-aromatic interactions, thus attaining a total hapticity of thirteen. Comparison with the analogous Sn(II) compound indicates that the unusually high coordination number may reflect the capacity of Pb(II) to act as both a Lewis acid and a Lewis base.     

Exploratory syntheses,crystal structures,and properties of two new 3-D coordination polymers of Mn(II) and Fe(II) with (54.62) (510.63.7.8) topological spaces

Solvothermal reactions of terphenyl-2,5,2′,5′-tetracarboxylic acid (H₄qptc) and M^II (M = Mn, Fe) in the presence of 1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane (dppe) afford two new coordination polymers, [M(qptc)(dppe-O)] _n (M?=?Mn (1), Fe (2)) (1,2-bis(diphenylphosphoryl)ethane?=?dppe-O). The structures have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses and further characterized by elemental analyses, IR, TGA, and magnetism. The M^II in 1 and 2 are linked by qptc^4? to form 2-D layers, which are further connected via the oxidized dppe (dppe-O) exhibiting a (4,6)-connected network with the (5⁴.6²)(5¹⁰.6³.7.8) topology.     

N -oxide bridged manganese(II) coordination polymers

A simple method for synthesis of manganese(II) coordination polymers with different benzoate ligands and pyridine N-oxide having general composition [Mn(RC₆H₄CO₂)₂(PyO)] _n is presented (where PyO = pyridine N-oxide and R = H, 1a; R = 4-NO₂, 1b; R = 4-Cl, 1c; R = 4-OH, 1d; R = 2-NO₂, 1e). All these polymers are characterized by X-ray crystallography and other spectroscopic techniques. The coordination polymers have similar structures, but the positions of the manganese atoms differ. For example, 1c is highly symmetric and a mirror plane exists between each manganese site (2/m). In 1d, the manganese centers are related by an inversion center (?1) whereas in 1e the manganese centers are related by C₁ rotation (1). Reaction of manganese(II) acetate tetrahydrate with 4-chlorobenzoic acid and PyO upon crystallization from methanol/pyridine gave crystals of coordination polymer 1c along with aqua-bis-pyridine bis-4-chlorobenzoato manganese(II) (2). The structure of 2 also determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction has a 1-D hydrogen bonded chain structure. Temperature-dependent zero-field cooled and field-cooled magnetization data of 1a–1c measured at 20 Oe and 1000 Oe show field-dependent magnetization spread over a wide temperature range from 5 to 300 K. These coordination polymers show anti-ferromagnetic behavior below 20 K.     

Four Co(II)/Zn(II) coordination polymers with a multidentate ligand: syntheses,structures, thermal,and photoluminescent properties

Two pairs of isostructural transition metal coordination polymers, {[Co(L)(H₂O)]_n} (1) and {[Zn(L)(H₂O)]_n} (3), {[Co(L)(4,4′-bipy)(H₂O)]·H₂O}_n (2) and {[Zn(L)(4,4′-bipy)(H₂O)]·H₂O}_n (4) (H₂L = N-pyrazinesulfonyl-glycine acid and 4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine), have been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR spectroscopy, elemental and thermogravimetric analyses. The structures show that 1 and 3 display 2-D polymeric grid frameworks with a 3-connected (4, 8²) topology. 2 and 4 also exhibit a 2-D polymeric grid structure, but are constructed by a 4-connected (4, 4) topology. The adjacent 2-D polymeric grid frameworks for 1–4 are further linked by hydrogen bonding O–H?O interactions to form 3-D supramolecular interweaved orderly networks. The fluorescent properties of 3 and 4 were investigated in the solid state.     

Synthesis and structure of new Zn(II) and Co(II) coordination polymers with 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid

Two new Zn(II) and Co(II) compounds obtained by reactions of tetrafluoroborates of these metals with 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic (trimesic) acid (H₃Btc) and 1,3-bis(pyridyl)propane (Bpp) as an additional ligand were studied by X-ray diffraction. The formation of coordination polymers of various dimensionality, {[Zn₄(Bpp)₄(HBtc)₃((Me)Btc)]{(Me)₂HBtc} · 2H2O} _n (I), 1D, and {[Co₄(μ₃-OH)₂(Btc)₂(H₂O)₈] · 4(H₂O)} _n (II), 2D (CIF files CCDC no. 1552167 (I), 1552168 (II)) was demonstrated. Since H3Btc is partially methylated during the reaction, in I, this acid is stabilized in three forms: HBtc^2–, (Me)Btc^2–, and (Me)₂HBtc. The tetrahedral Zn(II) coordination polyhedron is formed by the N₂O₂ set of donor atoms: the O atoms belong to two different carboxylate ligands, HBtc^2– and (Me)Btc^2–, while the N atoms belong to two Bpp ligands. In II, the Bpp ligand is not incorporated in the complex and H₃Btc is coordinated to five metal atoms as a triply deprotonated ligand. Two carboxyl groups are coordinated to Co atoms as bidentate bridging ligands, while the third group is monodentate. The octahedral coordination polyhedra of Co(II) atoms in II are supplemented by terminal water molecules and μ₃-bridging OH^– groups.     

Liquid-crystalline zinc(II) and iron(II) alkyltriazoles one-dimensional coordination polymers

Several series of unidimensional coordination polymers of formula [Zn(C(n)H(2n+1)trz)(3)](Cl)(2)·xH(2)O (n = 18, 16, 13, 11, 10, trz = 4-substituted-1,2,4-triazole), [Zn(C(18)H(37)trz)(3)](ptol)(2)·xH(2)O, [Fe(C(n)H(2n+1)trz)(3)](X)(2)·xH(2)O (n = 18, 16, 13, 10; X = Cl(-) or ptol(-), where ptol(-) = p-tolylsulfonate anion), and [Fe(C(18)H(37)trz)(3)](X)(2)·xH(2)O (X = C(8)H(17)PhSO(3)(-) and C(8)H(17)SO(3)(-)) are reported with their thermal, structural, and magnetic properties. Most of these materials exhibit thermotropic lamellar mesophases at temperatures as low as 410 K, as confirmed by textures observed by polarized optical microscopy. The corresponding phase diagrams deduced by differential scanning calorimetry are also reported. All iron-containing materials present a spin crossover phenomenon that occurs at temperatures ranging from 242 to 360 K, only slightly below the mesophase temperature domain, and remains complete and cooperative, even for the longer alkyl substituents. The use of stable diamagnetic Zn(II) analogues proves to be very useful to characterize the comparatively less stable and less crystalline Fe(II) analogues.     

Ultrasound assisted syntheses of a nano-structured two-dimensional mixed-ligand cadmium(II) coordination polymer and direct thermolyses for the preparation of cadmium(II) oxide nanoparticles

A nano-sized mixed-ligand Cd(II) coordination polymer, {[Cd(bpa)(4,4′-bipy)₂(H₂O)₂](ClO₄)₂}_n (1); bpa = trans-1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethane and 4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine, has been synthesized by a sonochemical method and characterized by IR and ¹H NMR spectroscopy. Compound 1 grows in one dimension by two different bridging ligands, 4,4′-bipy and bpa. The thermal stability of compound 1 in the bulk form and nano-sized was studied by thermogravimetric (TG) and differential thermal analysis (DTA). The crystallinity of this compound was studied by X-ray powder diffraction and compared with an XRD simulation of the single crystal data. CdO nanoparticles were obtained by direct calcination at 500 °C and decomposition in oleic acid at 200 °C of the nano-sized compound 1. The obtained cadmium(II) oxide nano-particles were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).     

Malonato-bridged hexamethylenetetramine coordination polymers containing Mn(II) and Cu(II)

Two malonato-bridged hexamethylenetetramine coordination polymers, M₂(hmt)(H₂O)₂(mal)₂ [hmt?=?hexamethylenetetramine, mal?=?malonate(2-), M?=?Mn (1), Cu (2)] were prepared and structurally characterized. The isostructural complexes are orthorhombic, space group Imm2, with a?=?7.104(1), b?=?15.982(3), c?=?7.702(1)?Å, Z?=?2, D _calc?=?1.862?g?cm^?3(1) and a?=?6.962(3), b?=?15.500(7), c?=?7.627(3)?Å, Z?=?2, D _calc?=?2.047?g?cm^?3for 2. The transition metals are octahedrally coordinated by one nitrogen atom of an hmt ligand and five oxygen atoms of a water molecule and three malonate anions. The latter coordinate in chelating/bis-monodentate mode to give 2D layers with a (4,?4) topology, and which are pillared by bridging bidentate hmt ligands to generate an open 3D framework with channels extending in the [001] direction. Over the temperature range 5–300?K, 2 behaves paramagnetically, following the Curie–Weiss law χ_m(T???θ)?=?4.521(6)?cm³mol^?1K with a Weiss constant θ?=??4.8(2)?K.