Synthesis,structures, luminescent and magnetic properties of four coordination polymers based on biphenyl-2,4′,5-tricarboxylic acid and different N-donor ligands

Four new coordination polymers [Zn(HL)(bibp)]_n (1: H₃L = biphenyl-2,4′,5-tricarboxylic acid, bibp = 4,4′-bis(imidazolyl)biphenyl), [Co(HL)(bibp)]_n (2), [Co(HL)(bib)]_n·4nH₂O (3: bib = 1,4-bis(1-imidazoly)-benzene), [Co_1.5(L)(bib)_1.5(H₂O)]_n·3nH₂O (4), have been synthesized under solvo/hydrothermal conditions, and have been fully characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), IR spectra, elemental analysis and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Structural analyses reveal that both 1 and 2 display a 4-fold interpenetrated framework. Complex 3 possesses a 2D (4,4) network. Complex 4 exhibits a 3D framework with the point symbol of {3²·4·6⁷}₂{3²·6¹⁰·7²·8}. Moreover, photoluminescence properties of 1 and magnetic properties of 2–4 have also been studied in detail.     

Two new luminescent Cd(II)/Zn(II) metal–organic frameworks for exceptionally selective detection of picric acid explosives

Two new coordination polymers, {[Cd(BIDPT)(oba)]·0.5H₂O}_n (1) and {[Zn(BIDPT)(4,4′-sdb)]·2.25H₂O}_n (2) (BIDPT = 4,4′-bis(imidazol-l-yl)diphenyl thioether, H₂oba = 4,4′-oxydibenzoic acid, 4,4′-H₂sdb = 4,4′-sulfonyldibenzoic acid), have been solvothermally synthesized and characterized. Both 1 and 2 show 2-fold interpenetrating 3D frameworks with {6⁵ ∙ 8} cds and {6⁶} dia topology, respectively. These two coordination polymers show strong luminescence and their luminescence could be quenched by a series of nitro explosives. Importantly, they exhibit very highly sensitive and selective detection of picric acid compared to other nitro explosives.     

Polycatenation and photoluminescence of two zinc coordination polymers based on arched and linear mixed ligands

Two polycatenated coordination polymers, {[Zn₃(adc)₃(bpp)₄]₂ · 3H₂O}_n (1) and [Zn(adc)(bphy)]_n (2) (adc = azobenzene-4,4′- dicarboxylate, bpp = 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane, bphy = 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)hydrazine), have been obtained from Zn(NO₃)₂∙ 6H₂O, linear H₂adc ligand and arched bpp/azpy (azpy = 4,4′-azobispyridine) ligands by hydro(solvo)thermal reactions. Compound 1 presents a 2-D structure catenated from 1-D double ladders (1-D → 2-D polycatenation), while compound 2 displays a 3-D structure catenated from 2-D (4,4) stair-stepping layers (2-D → 3-D polycatenation). Luminescence properties of 1 and 2 have been explored, together with study of photoluminescent mechanism by density of states (DOS) calculation.     

Three d10 coordination polymers based on rigid ligands with flexible functional groups: Syntheses,structures and luminescence

Three coordination polymers, namely, {[Zn(L)(BPY)]·DMF·H₂O}_n (1), {[Zn(L)(TPY)]·0.5H₂BDC·H₂O}_n (2), {[Cd(L)(H₂O)₂]·DMF}_n (3), have been synthesized based on a rigid linear carboxylate ligand (H₂L = 2′,5′-dimethoxy-[1,1′:4′,1″-terphenyl]-4,4″-dicarboxylic acid) and different lengths of pyridine ligands (TPY = 4,3′:5′,4″-terpyridine; BPY = 4,4′-bipyridine). These complexes have been characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetry, elemental analysis, and powder X-ray diffraction measurements. Complex 1 is a 6-connected 3-fold interpenetrating pcu net with point symbol {4¹² ∙ 6³}, 2 and 3 can be simplified as 4-connected sql nets with point symbol {4⁴ ∙ 6²}. In addition, their photoluminescent properties are also investigated in detail.     

Two cobalt(II) coordination polymers based on carboxylate ligand: Preparation,crystal structures and magnetic properties

Two new coordination polymers, [Co₂(L)_1.5(OH)(H₂O)₂]·2H₂O (1) and [CoL(bpp)] (2) (H₂L = 2,5-dibenzoylterephthalic acid and bpp = 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectra, and thermogravimetric analyses. Their structures were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analyses. Complex 1 exhibits a 3D framework assembled from tetra-nuclear cobalt-oxygen bridged by carboxylic O atoms with a (4¹²·6³) topology. Complex 2 possesses a 2D layered structure which extends into a 3D architecture via C–H···π interaction between propane proton and the phenyl ring or pyridine ring of an adjacent sheets. Furthermore, the magnetic properties of them are discussed.     

A novel 3D twofold interpenetrating microporous metal-organic framework containing 1D water tapes with cyclic pentamer units

The self-assembly of Cu²⁺ ions with malate and 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane (bpp) affords a 3D coordination polymer {[Cu(Hmal)(bpp) · 6H₂O]}_n (1) (malic acid = H₃mal). The metal ions were interconnected by α- and β-carboxylate of malate produce infinite [Cu(C₄H₄O₅)]_n layers, which were further pillared by bridging ligand bpp molecules to form a 3D interpenetrating network. Of further interest, lattice water molecules form 1D infinite water tapes in 1D open cavities.     

Two novel Co(II)-based coordination polymers with hms and pcu nets: syntheses,structures and properties

Two new Co(II)-based coordination polymers, [Co(HL)(H₂O)₂] (1) and [Co(HL)(bpy)]·H₂O (2) (H₃L = 5-((4-carboxyphenoxy)methyl)benzene-1,3-dioic acid, bpy = 4,4′-bipyridine), have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. The two compounds have been characterized by single crystal and powder X-ray diffraction analyses, infrared analyses, elemental analyses and thermogravimetric analyses. Compound 1 shows a 3D 2-fold interpenetrating hms framework, whereas compound 2 reveals a typical 3D pcu net. The UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectra of compounds 1 and 2 have been investigated. Moreover, the magnetic susceptibilities of compounds 1 and 2 have been studied.     

Two highly connected frameworks and one polythreading architecture based on multidentate N-donor ligands: Syntheses,structures, characterizations and photoluminescent properties

Three coordination polymers based on multidentate N-donor ligands and polycarboxylate anions, namely, [Co₃(4,4′-tmbpt)₄(btc)₂]·9.5H₂O (1), [Ag₄(4,4′-tmbpt)(btec)(H₂O)₂]·H₂O (2) and [Zn(4,4′-tmbpt)(btec)_0.5(H₂O)]·0.5H₂O (3) (4,4′-tmbpt = 1-((1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methyl)-3,5-bis(4-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazole, H₃btc = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid, and H₄btec = 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid) have been prepared under hydrothermal condition. Compound 1 displays a 3D (3,6,8)-connected framework with (4·6²)(4⁴·6¹⁰·8)(4¹⁴·6¹²·8²) topology. Compound 2 is a 3D (4,5,8)-connected framework with (4³·6²·8)(4³·6⁵·8²)(4⁸·6²)(4¹⁰·6¹⁰·8⁸) topology. Compound 3 exhibits a 2D → 3D polythreading architecture. The photoluminescent spectra indicate that at room temperature, compounds 2 and 3 emit green and blue luminescence, respectively.     

Three 3D Cu(II) coordination polymers constructed from 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylate acid and three positional isomeric ligands

Based on 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylate acid (H₄btc), and mixed with three isomeric dipyridyl ligands, three novel 3D Cu(II) coordination polymers [Cu₂(btc)(4,4′-bpt)]·2H₂O (1) [4,4′-bpt = 1H-3,5-bis(4-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazole], [Cu(btc)_0.5(3,4′-bpt)]·0.5H₂O (2) [3,4′-bpt = 1H-3-(3-pyridyl)-5-(4-pyridyl)-1,2,4- triazole] and [Cu(btc)_0.5(3,3′-bpt)]·2H₂O (3) [3,3′-bpt = 1H-3,5-bis(3-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazole] have been synthesized and characterized, respectively. 1 is a 3D pillared double-layer complex containing a novel bilayer unit; 2 is a 3D pillared-layer architecture with (4,4)-sql layer; 3 exhibits a 3D structure containing 3D [Cu(btc)]_∞ motif and 1D [Cu(bpt)]_∞ chain. The topological analysis shows that 1 can be simplified to a (4,6)-connected network with the Schläfli symbol of (4²·6⁴)₂(4⁸·6⁷), 2 a (4,6)-connected network with the symbol of (4⁴·6²)(4⁴·6¹⁰·8), and 3 a four-connected topology with the symbol of (3²·10³·11)₂(3²·10⁴).     

Two helical one-dimensional copper(II) coordination polymers based on N-(2-hydroxylbenzyl)glycine and N-(2-hydroxylbenzyl)-l-alanine: Syntheses,crystal structures and magnetic studies

Two new helical Cu(II) coordination polymers, [Cu(2,2′-bpy)(Hsgly)]Cl · 2H₂O(H₂sgly = N-(2-hydroxylbenzyl)glycine) (1) and [Cu(2,2′-bpy)(Hsala)](NO₃) · 2H₂O(H₂sala = N-(2-hydroxylbenzyl)-l-alanine) (2) were synthesized. Single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis indicated that both complexes showed helical chains arrangement of Cu(II) centers bridged by carboxyl groups. The magnetic measurements showed complex 1 exhibited ferromagnetic interaction while there was no interaction between the Cu(II) centers in complex 2.     

A novel three dimensional 3d–4f heterometallic coordination framework with 2, 2′-bipyridine-3-carboxylate and oxalate ligands

The 3D heterometallic polymeric complex 1 {[Nd₂Cu₂(L)₂ (OXA)₄·2(2H₂O)]·2(3H₂O)}_n (HL = 2, 2′-bipyridine-3-carboxyic acid, OXA = oxalate) was obtained from hydrothermal reaction of Nd₂O₃, Cu(ClO₄)₂, HL and oxalic acid in the presence of ethanol and water. X-ray single crystal diffraction investigation of the polymeric complexes {[Nd₂Cu₂(L)₂(OXA)₄·2(2H₂O)]·2(3H₂O)}_n exhibits an interesting and novel topological structure.     

A new 3D Cd(II) metal–organic framework with discrete (H2O)6 clusters based on flexible cyclohexane-1,2,4,5-tetracarboxylic acid ligand

A 3D metal–organic framework (MOF), {[Cd₂(CTA)(bpp)₂(H₂O)₂] (H₂O)₃}_n (1) (H₄CTA = cyclohexane-1,2,4,5-tetracarboxylic acid, bpp = 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane), has been synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR and powder X-ray diffraction. Single-crystal X-ray measurement reveals that the complex presents three-dimensional frameworks with 1D channels which are filled by unique (H₂O)₆ clusters. Noteworthily, the H₄CTA ligands keep exclusive conformation, where the carboxyl groups adopt different coordination modes, and the bpp ligands perform two different conformations. Thermogravimetric analysis demonstrates that 1 features favorable thermal stability. Photoluminescence property of 1 is investigated in the solid state at room temperature as well.     

Syntheses,crystal structures,and magnetic studies of two cobalt(II) coordination polymers based on concurrent ligand extension

An ether bridged tetracarboxylic acid ligand, 5-(3′,4′-Dicarboxylphenoxy)-isophthalic acid (H₄L) was used to construct two Co(II) coordination polymers in presence of different nitrogen donor ligands such as 4,4′-bipyridine (4,4′-bpy) and 4,4′-bis(pyrid-4-yl)biphenyl (bpbp). The products formed under hydrothermal conditions are formulated as [Co₂L(4,4′-bpy)₂(H₂O)₃]_n (1) and {[Co(bpbp)₂(H₂L)]·H₂O}_n (2). The compounds were characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) measurement. Compound 1 shows an intriguing (3,4,5)-connected 3D framework with a point symbol of (4² · 6² · 8²)(4² · 6⁵ · 8³)(6² · 8). Compound 2 is an unusual 3D supramolecular framework generated by the one-dimensional [Co(bpbp)(H₂L)]_n polymer chain. The magnetic properties of compounds 1 and 2 were examined, indicating antiferromagnetic interactions between the cobalt(II) ions in the temperature range of 2–300 K.     

Assembly of one 2D layer and two 3D pillared-layer structures derived from metal ions and 5-(pyridin-4-yl)isophthalic acid with or without pillars

Three new coordination polymers, [Mn(L)(H₂O)₂]₂·5H₂O (1), [Cu(L)(4,4′-bipy)]₂·H₂O (2) and [Pb(L)(4,4′-bipy)_0.5] (3) (H₂L = 5-(pyridin-4-yl)isophthalic acid; 4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine) have been synthesized and characterized by IR, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray powder diffraction and X-ray single crystal diffraction. Complex 1 shows a 2D layer structure which stacks with the other ones to form 1D channels to hold 1D water chains. Complex 2 displays a 3D + 3D → 3D polycatenation network. 3 shows a unique 2D + 2D → 3D polycatenation net in which each Pb center has a hemidirected coordination geometry due to the existence of “inert pair effect”. The thermal and luminescent properties of 1–3 were also examined.     

Macrocyclic molecular square complex of zinc(II) self-assembled with a carbohydrazone ligand

A novel N₄O coordination mode offers carbohydrazone ligands as a building block for interesting frameworks through self-assembly. Bridging mode of oxygen of bis(2-benzoylpyridine ketone) carbohydrazone (H₂L) with metal centers facilitates the formation of the macrocyclic molecular square [Zn(HL)]₄(BF₄)₄ · 10H₂O, offers wide range of applications for carbohydrazones.     

Two different Zn(II) interpenetrating networks derived from different dicarboxylate ligands mixed with a flexible imidazole-based ligand

Two interpenetrating networks based on 1,4-bis(2-methylimidazol-1-ylmethyl)-2,3,5,6-tetramethylbenzene (bmimx), namely, {[Zn₂(bmimx)₂(cba)₂]·2.5H₂O}_n (1) and {[Zn(bmimx)(suc)]·2H₂O}_n (2) (H₂cba = 4,4′-carbonyldibenzoic acid, H₂suc = succinic acid) have been prepared at hydrothermal condition by varying the dicarboxylate ligands. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction indicates that complex 1 shows a 4-connected dmp net with 3-fold interpenetration which contains 1D (Zn − cba)_n right- and left-handed helical chains; complex 2 shows a dia topology with 4-fold interpenetration. The results indicate that the spacers of dicarboxylate coligands have an important effect on the interpenetrating characters and ultimate frameworks. Moreover, the photoluminescence properties of the two complexes were studied in the solid state at room temperature.     

Novel silver(I) compounds assembled from hybrid ligands based on linear or T-shaped coordination environment

Two novel 1D compounds {[Ag₃(Hbptc)(bpa)₂]·H₂O}_n (1) and [Ag₂(H₂bptc)(bpp)₂]_n (2) (H₄bptc = 3,3′,4,4′-benzophenonetetracarboxylic acid, bpa = 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethane and bpp = 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane) were synthesized and structurally characterized. The crystal structures of compounds exhibit two kinds of ladder-like chains based on linear or T-shaped coordination environment of Ag(I). Fluorescence spectra of compounds 1 and 2 indicate the unusual intensity of fluorescent emission upon photoexcitation which may be attributed to ligand-to-metal charge transfer and Ag–Ag interactions.     

Synthesis and characterization of nickel phosphonopropionate hybrid materials

Hydrothermal reaction of nickel acetate with 3-phosphonopropionic acid and 4,4′-bipyridine resulted in two novel phosphonate compounds Ni(HO₃PC₂H₄COO)(4,4′-bpy)(H₂O) · 0.5(4,4′-bpy) (bpy = bipyridine) (I) and Ni(O₃PC₂H₄COOH)(4,4′-bpy)(H₂O)₃ · H₂O (II). Single-crystal X-ray studies reveal that self-assemblies between the ligands and metal ion result in layer (I) and chain (II) structures. Magnetic measurement of I indicate there are ferromagnetic couplings between adjacent Ni²⁺ ions (C = 1.29 cm³ mol⁻¹ K and θ = 2.25 K).     

Structures and photoluminescence of coordination polymers assembled from bifunctional ligand containing both tetrazole and imidazole groups

Three new coordination polymers, namely, {[Cu₂(IPT)(SO₄)(OH)(H₂O)]·H₂O}_n (HIPT = 5-(4-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)phenyl)- 1H-tetrazolate, 1), {[Cd₂(IPT)(NPA)(OH)]·H₂O}_n (H₂NPA = 5-nitroisophthalic acid, 2), and {[Zn₂(IPT)(IDC)(H₂O)]·3H₂O}_n (H₃IDC = 1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid, 3), were assembled from a bifunctional organic ligand containing both tetrazole and imidazole groups with/without the aid of carboxylate coligands. Compound 1 possesses 2D structure built by 1D [Cu₂(IPT)(SO₄)(OH)]_n secondary building blocks and IPT⁻ linkers. The 2D networks are linked into 3D supramolecular framework via water chains in helical conformation. Compound 2 displays 3D pillar-layer framework with 2D layers based on tetranuclear Cd(II) SBUs and NPA^2 − pillars. Compound 3 exhibits a 3D framework constructed from the interconnection of 1D [Zn-IDC]_n chains and binuclear Zn₂(IPT)₂ rings. The thermal stabilities of porous compound 3 and luminescent properties of compounds 2 and 3 have also been studied in detail. They exhibit intense solid-state fluorescent emissions at room temperature.     

Tuning the structural topologies of two luminescent metal-organic frameworks through altering auxiliary ligand

Two new metal-organic frameworks, [Zn₂(FA)₂(bix)₂]_n · 3nH₂O (1) and [Zn(FA)(bib)]_n (2), (H₂FA = fumaric acid, bix = 4,4′-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene, bib = 1,4-bis(imidazolyl)butane), have been synthesized by combining the fumaric acid and flexible imidazole-based ligands with Zn(II) salts under hydrothermal conditions. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that 1 is a 4-fold interpenetrated unc topological net, and 2 is a 5-fold interpenetrated dia topological net. Moreover, the luminescent properties of the two compounds were also investigated in the solid state at room temperature.