Coordination Polymer

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Dear Colleagues,

Coordination polymers (CPs) have attracted a great deal of attention, not only for their fascinating structural characterization, but also for their potential functional applications, including adsorption, separation, gas storage, catalysis, sensing, electronic devices, etc. This Special Issue focuses on creating a multidisciplinary forum of discussion on recent advances in the synthesis and exploration of a new class of porous materials and their applications in energy, catalysis, and sensors. This Special Issue accepts high-quality full articles and short communications containing original research results and review articles of exceptional merit.

Of particular interests are (but are not limited to): Design of new ligands in the synthesis and structural topology of new porous CPs. CO2 capture, H2 and CH4 storage, gas separation, water treatment using adsorptive properties of CPs, heterogeneous catalysis, photocatalysis, fluorescent sensor, and magnetic behavior based on CPs.

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Keywords

  • Structural topology for CPs
  • CPs for CO2 capture
  • CPs for H2 and CH4 storage
  • CPs for water treatment
  • CPs for fluorescent sensor
  • CPs for heterogeneous catalysis
  • CPs for photocatalysis

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Structural Transformations of Amino-Acid-Based Polymers: Syntheses and Structural Characterization
by Tien-Wen Tseng, Tzuoo-Tsair Luo, Hsiao-Shan Chiu, Chih-Chieh Wang, Gene-Hsiang Lee, Hwo-Shuenn Sheu and Kuang-Lieh Lu
Polymers 2018, 10(4), 360; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym10040360 - 23 Mar 2018
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A discrete complex [Zn(tpro)2(H2O)2] (1, Htpro = l-thioproline), and two structural isomers of coordination polymers, a 1D chain of [Zn(tpro)2]n (2) and a layered structure [Zn(tpro)2]n [...] Read more.
A discrete complex [Zn(tpro)2(H2O)2] (1, Htpro = l-thioproline), and two structural isomers of coordination polymers, a 1D chain of [Zn(tpro)2]n (2) and a layered structure [Zn(tpro)2]n (3), were synthesized and characterized. The discrete complex 1 undergoes a temperature-driven structural transformation, leading to the formation of a 1D helical coordination polymer 2. Compound 3 is comprised of a 2D homochiral layer network with a (4,4) topology. These layers are mutually linked through hydrogen bonding interactions, resulting in the formation of a 3D network. When 1 is heated, it undergoes nearly complete conversion to the microcrystalline form, i.e., compound 2, which was confirmed by powder X-ray diffractions (PXRD). The carboxylate motifs could be activated after removing the coordinated water molecules by heating at temperatures of up to 150 °C, their orientations becoming distorted, after which, they attacked the activation sites of the Zn(II) centers, leading to the formation of a 1D helix. Moreover, a portion of the PXRD pattern of 1 was converted into the patterns corresponding to 2 and 3, and the ratio between 2 and 3 was precisely determined by the simulation study of in-situ synchrotron PXRD expriments. Consequently, such a 0D complex is capable of underdoing structural transformations and can be converted into 1D and/or 2D amino acid-based coordination polymers. Full article
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Enantiopure Chiral Coordination Polymers Based on Polynuclear Paddlewheel Helices and Arsenyl Tartrate
by Ángela Valentín-Pérez, Ahmad Naim, Elizabeth A. Hillard, Patrick Rosa and Miguel Cortijo
Polymers 2018, 10(3), 311; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym10030311 - 13 Mar 2018
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Herein, we report the preparation of chiral, one-dimensional coordination polymers based on trinuclear paddlewheel helices [M3(dpa)4]2+ (M = Co(II) and Ni(II); dpa = the anion of 2,2′-dipyridylamine). Enantiomeric resolution of a racemic mixture of [M3(dpa)4 [...] Read more.
Herein, we report the preparation of chiral, one-dimensional coordination polymers based on trinuclear paddlewheel helices [M3(dpa)4]2+ (M = Co(II) and Ni(II); dpa = the anion of 2,2′-dipyridylamine). Enantiomeric resolution of a racemic mixture of [M3(dpa)4]2+ complexes was achieved by chiral recognition of the respective enantiomer by [Δ-As2(tartrate)2]2− or [Λ-As2(tartrate)2]2− in N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), affording crystalline coordination polymers formed from [(Δ-Co3(dpa)4)(Λ-As2(tartrate)2)]·3DMF (Δ-1), [(Λ-Co3(dpa)4)(Δ-As2(tartrate)2)]·3DMF (Λ-1), [(Δ-Ni3(dpa)4)(Λ-As2(tartrate)2)]·(4 − n)DMF∙nEt2O (Δ-2) or [(Λ-Ni3(dpa)4)(Δ-As2(tartrate)2)]·(4 − n)DMF∙nEt2O (Λ-2) repeating units. UV-visible circular dichroism spectra of the complexes in DMF solutions demonstrate the efficient isolation of optically active species. The helicoidal [M3(dpa)4]2+ units that were obtained display high stability towards racemization as shown by the absence of an evolution of the dichroic signals after several days at room temperature and only a small decrease of the signal after 3 h at 80 °C. Full article
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Two Chemically Stable Cd(II) Polymers as Fluorescent Sensor and Photocatalyst for Aromatic Dyes
by Jun Wang, Jian Wu, Lu Lu, Ai-Qing Ma, Wan-Shan Hu, Wei-Ping Wu, Yu Wu, Yan-Chun Sun, Amita Singh and Abhinav Kumar
Polymers 2018, 10(3), 274; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym10030274 - 07 Mar 2018
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Two new 2D Cd(II)-based coordination polymers (CPs), viz. [Cd2(H2L)2(2,2’-bipy)2] (1) and [Cd(L)0.5(phen)·0.5H2O] (2), have been constructed using ethylene glycol ether bridging tetracarboxylate ligand 5,5′(4,4′-phenylenebis(methyleneoxy)) diisophthalic acid (H [...] Read more.
Two new 2D Cd(II)-based coordination polymers (CPs), viz. [Cd2(H2L)2(2,2’-bipy)2] (1) and [Cd(L)0.5(phen)·0.5H2O] (2), have been constructed using ethylene glycol ether bridging tetracarboxylate ligand 5,5′(4,4′-phenylenebis(methyleneoxy)) diisophthalic acid (H4L). Both CPs behaved as profound fluorescent sensor for Fe3+ ion and nitro-aromatics (NACs), specifically 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (TNP). The stability at elevated temperature and photocatalytic behaviors of both 1 and 2 for photo-decomposition of aromatic dyes have also been explored. An attempt has been made to explore the plausible mechanism related with the decrease in fluorescence intensity of 1 and 2 in presence of NACs using theoretical calculations. Additionally, the probable mechanism of photo catalysis by 1 and 2 to photo-degrade aromatic dyes has been explained using density of states (DOS) calculations. Full article
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Two New Three-Dimensional Pillared-Layer Co(II) and Cu(II) Frameworks Involving a [M2(EO-N3)2] Motif from a Semi-Flexible N-Donor Ligand, 5,5′-Bipyrimidin: Syntheses, Structures and Magnetic Properties
by Zu-Zhen Zhang, Han-Ting Chang, Yi Lin Kuo, Gene-Hsiang Lee and Chen-I Yang
Polymers 2018, 10(3), 229; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym10030229 - 26 Feb 2018
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Two new three-dimensional (3D) Co(II)- and Cu(II)-azido frameworks, [Co2(N3)4(bpym)2]n (1) and [Cu2(N3)4(bpym)]n (2), were successfully synthesized by introducing a semi-flexible N-donor ligand, [...] Read more.
Two new three-dimensional (3D) Co(II)- and Cu(II)-azido frameworks, [Co2(N3)4(bpym)2]n (1) and [Cu2(N3)4(bpym)]n (2), were successfully synthesized by introducing a semi-flexible N-donor ligand, 5,5′-bipyrimidin (bpym), with different bridging modes and orientations. Compounds 1 and 2 were structurally characterized by X-ray crystallography, IR spectroscopy, thermogravimetry and elemental analysis. Compounds 1 and 2 are 3D pillared-layer frameworks with double end-on (EO) azido bridged dinuclear motifs, [M2(EO-N3)2]. In Compound 1, the bpym ligands show trans μ2-bridging mode and the role as pillars to connect the Co(II)-azido layers, composed of [Co2(EO-N3)2] motifs and single end-to-end (EE) azido bridges, to a 3D network with BN topology. In contrast, in 2, the bpym ligand adopts a twisted μ4-bridging mode, which not only connects the adjacent [Cu2(EO-N3)2] units to a layer, but also functions as a pillar for the layers of the 3D structure. The structural diversities between the two types of architectures can be attributed to the coordination geometry preference of the metal ions (octahedral for Co2+ and square pyramidal for Cu2+). Magnetic investigations revealed that Compound 1 exhibits ferromagnetic-like magnetic ordering due to spin canting with a critical temperature, TC = 33.0 K, and furthers the field-induced magnetic transitions of metamagnetism at temperatures below TC. Compound 2 shows an antiferromagnetic ordering with TN = 3.05 K and a field-induced magnetic transition of spin-flop at temperatures below the TN. Full article
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A 3D Stable Metal–Organic Framework for Highly Efficient Adsorption and Removal of Drug Contaminants from Water
by Zhidong Luo, Shuran Fan, Jianqiang Liu, Weicong Liu, Xin Shen, Chuangpeng Wu, Yijia Huang, Gaoxiang Huang, Hui Huang and Mingbin Zheng
Polymers 2018, 10(2), 209; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym10020209 - 22 Feb 2018
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We herein selected a 3D metal–organic framework decorated with carboxylate groups as an adsorbent to remove the pharmaceutical molecules of diclofenac sodium and chlorpromazine hydrochloride from water. The experiment aimed at exploring the effect factors of initial concentration, equilibrium time, temperature, pH and [...] Read more.
We herein selected a 3D metal–organic framework decorated with carboxylate groups as an adsorbent to remove the pharmaceutical molecules of diclofenac sodium and chlorpromazine hydrochloride from water. The experiment aimed at exploring the effect factors of initial concentration, equilibrium time, temperature, pH and adsorbent dosage on the adsorption process. The adsorption uptake rate of the diclofenac sodium is much higher than that of the chlorpromazine hydrochloride. This paper presents the high adsorption capacity of diclofenac sodium, in which porous MOFs are used for the removal of drug contaminants from water. According to linear fitting with adsorption isotherm equation and kinetic equations, diclofenac sodium conforms to the Langmuir model and pseudo-first-order kinetic equation, while chlorpromazine hydrochloride accords with the Temkin model and pseudo-second-order kinetic equation. The results of the study indicate that the title compound could be a promising hybrid material for removing diclofenac sodium and chlorpromazine hydrochloride from wastewater. Full article
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Coordination Polymers Based on Phthalic Acid and Aminopyrazine Ligands: On the Importance of N–H···π Interactions
by Anowar Hossain, Saikat Kumar Seth, Antonio Bauzá, Subrata Mukhopadhyay and Antonio Frontera
Polymers 2018, 10(2), 182; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym10020182 - 13 Feb 2018
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Two new Co(II) and Cu(II) coordination polymers, {Co(HL1)2(μ-L2)(H2O)2}n (1) and {[Cu(HL1)2(μ-L2)H2O]·H2O}n (2) (H2L1 = [...] Read more.
Two new Co(II) and Cu(II) coordination polymers, {Co(HL1)2(μ-L2)(H2O)2}n (1) and {[Cu(HL1)2(μ-L2)H2O]·H2O}n (2) (H2L1 = Phthalic acid and L2 = 2-aminopyrazine), have been synthesized by slow evaporation of solvent and characterized by IR spectroscopic, elemental, single-crystal X-ray diffraction and thermal analysis. X-ray results indicate that in both the polymers, phthalate acts as a monodentate ligand and the aminopyrazine ligand is responsible for the formation of the infinite one-dimensional chain structure. The solid-state structures are stabilized through hydrogen bonds and N‒H···π interactions by generating two-dimensional layered structures. Finally, the non-covalent interactions have been studied energetically and using Bader’s theory of atoms in molecules by means of Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations. The influence of the metal coordination on the strength of the interaction has been studied using molecular electrostatic potential surface calculations. Full article
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Anion-Controlled Architecture and Photochromism of Naphthalene Diimide-Based Coordination Polymers
by Jian-Jun Liu, Shu-Biao Xia, Yu-Lian Duan, Teng Liu, Fei-Xiang Cheng and Cheng-Ke Sun
Polymers 2018, 10(2), 165; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym10020165 - 08 Feb 2018
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Three new cadmium coordination polymers, namely [Cd(NO3)2(DPNDI)(CH3OH)]·CH3OH (1), [Cd(SCN)2(DPNDI)] (2), and [Cd(DPNDI)2(DMF)2]·2ClO4 (3) (DPNDI = N,N-di(4-pyridyl)-1,4,5,8-naphthalene diimide, DMF = [...] Read more.
Three new cadmium coordination polymers, namely [Cd(NO3)2(DPNDI)(CH3OH)]·CH3OH (1), [Cd(SCN)2(DPNDI)] (2), and [Cd(DPNDI)2(DMF)2]·2ClO4 (3) (DPNDI = N,N-di(4-pyridyl)-1,4,5,8-naphthalene diimide, DMF = N,N-dimethylformamide) have been synthesized by reactions of DPNDI with Cd(NO3)2, Cd(SCN)2, and Cd(ClO4)2, respectively. Compound 1 is a one-dimensional coordination polymer with strong lone pair-π interactions between the coordinated NO3 anions and the imide ring of DPNDI; while 2 is a two-dimensional network with a (4, 4) net topology. In the case of 3, due to the presence of uncoordinated perchlorate counter ions, it exhibits a non-interpenetrated square-grid coordination polymer containing one-dimensional rhomboid channels. The structural diversity in these compounds is attributed to different coordination abilities and geometries of counter anions. Due to the presence of electron-deficient NDI moiety, the photochromic behavior of these compounds was studied. Interestingly, only compounds 1 and 3 exhibit color changes under light irradiation. The influence of the anions on the photochromism process of the NDI-based materials has been discussed. Full article
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Metal and Ligand Effects on the Construction of Divalent Coordination Polymers Based on bis-Pyridyl-bis-amide and Polycarboxylate Ligands
by Miao-Ning Chang, Xiang-Kai Yang, Pradhumna Mahat Chhetri and Jhy-Der Chen
Polymers 2017, 9(12), 691; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym9120691 - 08 Dec 2017
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Ten coordination polymers constructed from divalent metal salts, polycarboxylic acids, and bis-pyridyl-bis-amide ligands with different donor atom positions and flexibility are reported. They were structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The ten coordination polymers are as follows: (1) {[Ni(L1 [...] Read more.
Ten coordination polymers constructed from divalent metal salts, polycarboxylic acids, and bis-pyridyl-bis-amide ligands with different donor atom positions and flexibility are reported. They were structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The ten coordination polymers are as follows: (1) {[Ni(L1)(3,5-PDA)(H2O)3]·2H2O}n (L1 = N,N′-di(3-pyridyl)suberoamide, 3,5-H2PDA = 3,5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid); (2) {[Ni2(L1)2(1,3,5-HBTC)2(H2O)4]·H2O}n (1,3,5-H3BTC = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid); (3) {[Ni(L2)(5-tert-IPA)(H2O)2]·2H2O}n (L2 = N,N′-di(3-pyridyl)adipoamide, 5-tert-H2IPA = 5-tert-butylisophthalic acid); (4) [Ni(L3)1.5(5-tert-IPA)]n (L3 = N,N′-di(4-pyridyl)adipoamide); (5) [Co(L1)(1,3,5-HBTC)(H2O)]n; (6) {[Co3(L1)3(1,3,5-BTC)2(H2O)2]·6H2O}n; (7) [Cu(L4)(AIPA)]n (L4 = N,N′-bis(3-pyridinyl)terephthalamide, H2AIPA = 5-acetamido isophthalic acid); (8) {[Cu(L2)0.5(AIPA)]·MeOH}n; (9) {[Zn(L4)(AIPA)]·2H2O}n; and (10) {[Zn(L2)(AIPA)]·2H2O}n. Complex 1 forms a 1D chain and 2 is a two-fold interpenetrated 2D layer with the sql topology, while 3 is a 2D layer with the hcp topology and 4 shows a self-catenated 3D framework with the rare (42·67·8)-hxg-d-5-C2/c topology. Different Co/1,3,5-H3BTC ratios were used to prepare 5 and 6, affording a 2D layer with the sql topology and a 2D layer with the (4·85)2(4)2(83)2(8) topology that can be further simplified to an hcp topology. While complex 7 is a 2D layer with the (42·67·8)(42·6)-3,5L2 topology and 8 is a 2-fold interpenetrated 3D framework with the pcu topology, complexes 9 and 10 are self-catenated 3D frameworks with the (424·64)-8T2 and the (44·610·8)-mab topologies, respectively. The effects of the identity of the metal center, the ligand isomerism, and the flexibility of the spacer ligands on the structural diversity of these divalent coordination polymers are discussed. The luminescent properties of 9 and 10 and their photocatalytic effects on the degradation of dyes are also investigated. Full article
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A Porous Cobalt (II) Metal–Organic Framework with Highly Efficient Electrocatalytic Activity for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction
by Qingguo Meng, Jianjian Yang, Shixuan Ma, Mujun Zhai and Jitao Lu
Polymers 2017, 9(12), 676; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym9120676 - 06 Dec 2017
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A 3D porous framework ([Co1.5(tib)(dcpna)]·6H2O) (1) with a Wei topology has been synthesized by solvothermal reaction of 1,3,5-tris(1-imidazolyl)-benzene (tib), 5-(3′,5′-dicarboxylphenyl)nicotinic acid (H3dcpna) and cobalt nitrate. The electrocatalytic activity for water oxidation of 1 [...] Read more.
A 3D porous framework ([Co1.5(tib)(dcpna)]·6H2O) (1) with a Wei topology has been synthesized by solvothermal reaction of 1,3,5-tris(1-imidazolyl)-benzene (tib), 5-(3′,5′-dicarboxylphenyl)nicotinic acid (H3dcpna) and cobalt nitrate. The electrocatalytic activity for water oxidation of 1 has been investigated in alkaline solution. Compound 1 exhibits good oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activities in alkaline solution, exhibiting 10 mA·cm−2 at η = 360 mV with a Tafel slope of 89 mV·dec−1. The high OER activity can be ascribe to 1D open channels along b axis of 1, which expose more activity sites and facilitate the electrolyte penetration. Full article
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Synthesis, Structure, and Dye Adsorption Properties of a Nickel(II) Coordination Layer Built from d-Camphorate and Bispyridyl Ligands
by Meng-Jung Tsai and Jing-Yun Wu
Polymers 2017, 9(12), 661; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym9120661 - 30 Nov 2017
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Reaction of NiCl2∙6H2O, d-camphoric acid (d-H2cam), and N,N′-bis(pyraz-2-yl)piperazine (bpzpip) in pure water at 150 °C afforded a novel nickel(II) coordination layer, [Ni4(d-cam)2(d-Hcam)4 [...] Read more.
Reaction of NiCl2∙6H2O, d-camphoric acid (d-H2cam), and N,N′-bis(pyraz-2-yl)piperazine (bpzpip) in pure water at 150 °C afforded a novel nickel(II) coordination layer, [Ni4(d-cam)2(d-Hcam)4(bpzpip)4(H2O)2] (1), under hydro(solvo)thermal conditions. Single-crystal X-ray structure analysis reveals that 1 adopts a six-connected two-dimensional (2D) chiral layer structure with 36-hxl topology. Dye adsorption explorations indicate that 1 readily adsorbs methyl blue (MyB) from water without destruction of crystallinity. On the contrary, methyl orange (MO) is not adsorbed at all. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model could be used to interpret the adsorption kinetics for MyB. Equilibrium isotherm studies suggest complicated adsorption processes for MyB which do not have good applicability for either the two-parameter Langmuir or Freundlich isotherm model. The saturated adsorption capacity of 1 for MyB calculated by Langmuir is 185.5 mg·g−1 at room temperature. Full article
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Four Mixed-Ligand Zn(II) Three-Dimensional Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis, Structural Diversity, and Photoluminescent Property
by Chih-Chieh Wang, Szu-Yu Ke, Chia-Wen Cheng, Yu-Wen Wang, Hsiao-Shan Chiu, Yu-Chien Ko, Ning-Kuei Sun, Mei-Lin Ho, Chung-Kai Chang, Yu-Chun Chuang and Gene-Hsiang Lee
Polymers 2017, 9(12), 644; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym9120644 - 25 Nov 2017
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Assemblies of four three-dimensional (3D) mixed-ligand coordination polymers (CPs) having formulas, {[Zn2(bdc)2(4-bpdh)]·C2H5OH·2H2O}n (1), [Zn(bdc)(4-bpdh)]n (2), {[Zn2(bdc)2(4-bpdh)2]·(4-bpdh)}n (3), and [...] Read more.
Assemblies of four three-dimensional (3D) mixed-ligand coordination polymers (CPs) having formulas, {[Zn2(bdc)2(4-bpdh)]·C2H5OH·2H2O}n (1), [Zn(bdc)(4-bpdh)]n (2), {[Zn2(bdc)2(4-bpdh)2]·(4-bpdh)}n (3), and {[Zn(bdc)(4-bpdh)]·C2H5OH}n (4) (bdc2− = dianion of 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 4-bpdh = 2,5-bis(4-pyridyl)-3,4-diaza-2,4-hexadiene) have been synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction method. Structural determination reveals that the coordination numbers (geometry) of Zn(II) ions in 1, 2, 3, and 4 are five (distorted square-pyramidal (SP)), six (distorted octahedral (Oh)), five (trigonal-bipyramidal (TBP)), and four (tetrahedral (Td)), respectively, and are bridged by 4-bpdh with bis-monodentate coordination mode and bdc2− ligands with bis-bidentate in 1, chelating/bidentate in 2, bis-monodentate and bis-bidentate in 3, and bis-monodentate in 4, to generate two-fold interpenetrating 3D cube-like metal-organic framework (MOF) with pcu topology, non-interpenetrating 3D MOF, two-fold interpenetrating 3D rectangular-box-like MOF with pcu topology and five-fold interpenetrating diamondoid-like MOF with dia topology, respectively. These different intriguing architectures indicate that the coordination numbers and geometries of Zn(II) ions, coordination modes of bdc2− ligand, and guest molecules play important roles in the construction of MOFs and the formation of the structural topologies and interpenetrations. Thermal stabilities, and photoluminescence study of 14 were also studied in detail. The complexes exhibit ligands based photoluminescence properties at room temperature. Full article
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Direct Formation of Sub-Micron and Nanoparticles of a Bioinspired Coordination Polymer Based on Copper with Adenine
by Verónica G. Vegas, Marta Villar-Alonso, Carlos J. Gómez-García, Félix Zamora and Pilar Amo-Ochoa
Polymers 2017, 9(11), 565; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym9110565 - 01 Nov 2017
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We report on the use of different reaction conditions, e.g., temperature, time, and/or concentration of reactants, to gain control over the particle formation of a bioinspired coordination polymer based on copper(II) and adenine, allowing homogeneous particle production from micro- to submicro-, and up [...] Read more.
We report on the use of different reaction conditions, e.g., temperature, time, and/or concentration of reactants, to gain control over the particle formation of a bioinspired coordination polymer based on copper(II) and adenine, allowing homogeneous particle production from micro- to submicro-, and up to nano-size. Additionally, studies on this reaction carried out in the presence of different surfactants gives rise to the control of the particle size due to the modulation of the electrostatic interactions. Stability of the water suspensions obtained within the time and pH has been evaluated. We have also studied that there is no significant effect of the size reduction in the magnetic properties of the Cu(II)-adenine coordination polymer. Full article
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Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Nanoporous Aluminum-Based Coordination Polymers as Catalysts for Selective Sulfoxidation Reaction
by Madhan Vinu, Wei-Cheng Lin, Duraisamy Senthil Raja, Jeng-Liang Han and Chia-Her Lin
Polymers 2017, 9(10), 498; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym9100498 - 11 Oct 2017
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A series of aluminum-based coordination polymers or metal–organic frameworks (Al–MOFs), i.e., DUT-4, DUT-5, MIL-53, NH2-MIL-53, and MIL-100, have been facile prepared by microwave (MW)-assisted reactions and used as catalysts for selective sulfoxidation reactions. The MW-assisted synthesis drastically reduced the reaction time [...] Read more.
A series of aluminum-based coordination polymers or metal–organic frameworks (Al–MOFs), i.e., DUT-4, DUT-5, MIL-53, NH2-MIL-53, and MIL-100, have been facile prepared by microwave (MW)-assisted reactions and used as catalysts for selective sulfoxidation reactions. The MW-assisted synthesis drastically reduced the reaction time from few days to hours. The prepared MOFs have smaller and uniform particle sizes and better yield compared to conventional hydrothermal method. Furthermore, the Al–MOFs have been successfully demonstrated as catalysts in oxidation reaction of methyl phenyl sulfide with H2O2 as oxidant, even under mild conditions, with more than 95% conversion. Full article
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