Pillar-Layered Metal-Organic Frameworks for Sensing Specific Amino Acid and Photocatalyzing Rhodamine B Degradation

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have presented potential for detection of specific species and catalytic application due to their diverse framework structures and functionalities. In this work, two novel pillar-layered MOFs [Cd₆(DPA)₂(NTB)₄(H₂O)₄]_n·n(DPA·5DMA·H₂O) (1) and [Cu₂(DPA)(OBA)₂]_n·n(2.5DMF·H₂O) (2) [DPA = 2,5-di(pyridin-4-yl)aniline, H₃NTB = 4,4′,4′′-nitrilotribenzoic acid, H₂OBA = 4,4′-oxydibenzoic acid, DMA = N,N-dimethylacetamide, DMF = N,N-dimethylformamide] were successfully synthesized and structurally characterized. Both 1 and 2 have three-dimensional framework structures. The fluorescent property of 1 makes it possible for sensing specific amino acid such as L-glutamic acid (Glu) and L-aspartic acid (Asp). While MOF 2 was found to be suitable for photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB) in the presence of H₂O₂. The results imply that MOFs are versatile and metal centers are important in determining their properties.     

Tailoring Pore Structure and Morphologies in Covalent Organic Frameworks for Xe/Kr Capture and Separation

As a rising star among porous solid materials, covalent organic frameworks(COFs) with excellent properties including but not limit to facilely controllable structure, high porosity, and multi-chemical functionality represent significant potential for efficient ¹²⁷Xe/⁸⁵Kr capture and separation. In this study, through tuning the length of the organic ligands, two-dimensional(2D) COF mate-rials with identical connection group but different pore properties, denoted as ATFG-COF and TpPa-COF with AA-stacking model and TpBD-COF with AB-stacking model were synthesized and tested for Kr and Xe adsorption for the first time. Adsorption measurements indicate that the narrower pore apertures and higher porosity are conducive for COF materials to capture Xe and Kr. Furthermore, the Henry's constant, isosteric heat of adsorption(Q_st), and ideal adsorbed solution theory(IAST) selectivity of ATFG-COF, the pore size of which is closest to the kinetic diameter of the Xe atom(0.41 nm) among 2D COF materials, were carried out based on the single component sorption isotherms. The results illustrate that the high isosteric heat values of Xe/Kr adsorption on ATFG-COF are 25 and 16 kJ/mol at room temperature, respectively. Henry's law predicts that the selectivity factor of Xe to Kr is 6.07, consistent with the adsorption selectivity(ca. 6) calculated based on the IAST.     

一种基于二氢吩嗪的三维共价有机框架的合成、结构与表征

二氢吩嗪衍生物由于其独特的氧化还原活性而备受关注. 本文先设计合成了一种含有二氢吩嗪基团的单体5,10-二(4-甲酰基苯基)-5,10-二氢吩嗪(M1), 再采用溶剂热法, 通过亚胺缩合反应制备了一种新型三维共价有机框架(3D COF, 3D-PN-2). 通过粉末X射线衍射(PXRD)、 氮气吸附-脱附、 傅里叶变换红外光谱(FTIR)和固体碳核磁共振波谱(¹³C CP/MAS NMR)等表征方法, 并结合理论模拟对其结构信息进行了研究, 得出3D-PN-2是具有十一重穿插金刚石(dia)拓扑结构的3D COF. 采用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)和透射电子显微镜(TEM)对其形貌进行了表征. 稳定性研究结果表明, 3D-PN-2具有较好的热稳定性和化学稳定性. 通过固体紫外-可见漫反射光谱研究了3D-PN-2的光吸收性能, 结果表明, 其在紫外和可见光区具有较宽的吸收范围(吸收边为 630 nm), 且具有较窄的能带间隙(2.11 eV). 通过循环伏安法研究了其氧化还原性能, 并计算得出其最高占有轨道能级(E_HOMO)为-4.50 eV, 最低空轨道能级(E_LUMO)为-2.39 eV.     

多级孔芳香骨架材料的合成及固载硫脲催化剂的研究

合成了一种多级孔芳香骨架材料(PAF-70); 使用由氨基修饰过的单体, 应用该合成策略得到了同样具有窄分布介孔的含有氨基活性位点的PAF材料, 并通过硫脲单体与其氨基活性位点的反应, 将硫脲基团引入PAF-70材料中, 获得了含有硫脲催化位点的材料(PAF-70-thiourea). 氮气吸附-脱附测试结果显示, PAF-70存在孔径分布较窄的介孔, 介孔孔径为3.8 nm, 与模拟计算值(约3.7 nm)吻合. 热重分析结果表明, PAF-70具有很高的热稳定性. PAF-70在大多数溶剂中可以稳定存在, 具有良好的化学稳定性. 将PAF-70-thiourea作为催化剂, 应用在N-溴代琥珀酰亚胺(NBS)氧化醇类的反应中, 其表现出较高的催化活性、 较高的稳定性和广泛的底物适用性. 与含有相同硫脲催化位点的金属有机框架(MOF)材料(IRMOF-3-thiourea)作为催化剂对比, 进一步证实PAFs材料非常适合作为催化有机反应的固载平台.     

高温单相多铁性材料与强磁电耦合效应

高温多铁性与强磁电耦合效应是多铁性材料研究领域的两个核心内容。文章首先介绍了已知单相多铁性材料的分类,然后简要综述了一些具有高温多铁性与强磁电耦合效应的代表性材料体系,包括螺旋磁结构六角铁氧体、电荷有序化合物、金属—有机骨架材料等。     

Novel CD-MOF NIR-II fluorophores for gastric ulcer imaging

Gastric ulcers are one of the most common stomach diseases that often accompanied by inflammation, congestion, edema, scar tissue formation, and pyloric obstruction. Fiberoptic endoscopy and X-ray analysis of the upper GI tract have become the diagnostic procedure of choice for patients. However, conventional diagnosis technology is either invasive or radioactive. Herein, a novel CD-MOF NIR-II fluorophore (GPs-CH1055) was developed. The relative fluorophore intensity was largely consistent at various media and pH buffers, and it can swell into gel particles in solvents and be completely expelled from the gastrointestinal tract without being assimilated. GPs-CH1055 has been further evaluated in vivo, and exhibited strong retention effect on the gastric ulcer sites, bright NIR-II signals with high spatial and temporal resolution. Therefore, GPs-CH1055 shows great promise for realizing real-time gastric ulcer imaging and diagnosis.     

Selective Photocatalytic Oxidation of Sulfides in Lanthanide Metal -Organic Frameworks Incorporating Ru(2,2′-bpy)3 photosensitizer

Three isostructural lanthanide metal-organic frameworks (Ln-MOFs) were synthesized with uncoordinated N^N site, and the Ru(N^N)₃ photosensitizer was introduced via coordination link. These functionalized frameworks showed excellent performance in the photocatalytic oxidation of sulfides with good conversion and high sulfoxide selectivity.     

A Porphyrin-Based Covalent Organic Framework for Metal-Free Photocatalytic Aerobic Oxidative Coupling of Amines

Imines are important intermediates in drug synthesis. Photocatalytic aerobic oxidative coupling of amines has been considered as a clean and promising way to produce imines and has attracted great attention. Herein, we designed and synthesized a novel two-dimensional porphyrin-based covalent organic framework (Por-BC-COF) which adopts an AA stacking mode with excellent crystallinity, high Brunauer–Emmett–Teller surface areas (1200 m² g⁻¹), wide light absorption range (200–1300 nm) and good stability in a variety of organic solvents. Por-BC-COF can be used as a metal-free heterogeneous photocatalyst for the photocatalytic oxidation of amines to imines under visible light and red light with a high yield (97 %). This work presents a novel and efficient COF photocatalyst in the application of light-driven organic synthesis.     

A Showcase of Green Chemistry: Sustainable Synthetic Approach of Zirconium-Based MOF Materials

Zirconium-based metal-organic framework materials (Zr−MOFs) have more practical usage over most conventional benchmark porous materials and even many other MOFs due to the excellent structural stability, rich coordination forms, and various active sites. However, their mass-production and application are restricted by the high-cost raw materials, complex synthesis procedures, harsh reaction conditions, and unexpected environmental impact. Based on the principles of “Green Chemistry”, considerable efforts have been done for breaking through the limitations, and significant progress has been made in the sustainable synthesis of Zr−MOFs over the past decade. In this review, the advancements of green raw materials and green synthesis methods in the synthesis of Zr−MOFs are reviewed, along with the corresponding drawbacks. The challenges and prospects are discussed and outlooked, expecting to provide guidance for the acceleration of the industrialization and commercialization of Zr−MOFs.     

二维金属有机框架材料的合成及电催化应用

二维金属有机框架材料(MOFs)由于具备高比表面积、 多孔性以及丰富的活性位点等优异特性而受到广泛关注, 并且在电催化领域展现出巨大的应用潜力. 研究者们已在二维MOFs的可控制备与电催化性能调控方面取得许多突破性进展, 显示出相关研究对开发高性能电催化剂的关键作用. 本文总结了二维MOFs的自上而下和自下而上合成策略以及二维MOFs衍生物的典型合成方法, 概述了二维MOFs在各尺度下的电催化性能调控策略, 并介绍了各种合成方法和调控策略在电催化中的应用. 最后讨论了该领域面临的挑战, 并对未来的发展方向进行了展望.