Chun-Hua Gong

Polyoxometalate-directed assembly of various multinuclear metal–organic complexes with 4-amino-1,2,4-triazole and selective photocatalysis for organic dye degradation

A series of polyoxometalate (POM)-based metal–organic complexes containing multinuclear Cu(II) clusters with a 4-amino-1,2,4-triazole (4-atrz) ligand, namely, [Cu3(4-atrz)8(PMo12O40)2(H2O)2]·2H2O (1), [Cu2(4-atrz)6(SiW12O40)(H2O)]·6H2O (2), [Cu2(4-atrz)4(μ2-OH)(CrMo6(OH)6O18)]·3H2O (3), [Cu3(4-atrz)3(Mo8O27)(H2O)4]·6H2O (4) and [Cu3(4-atrz)3(V10O30)0.5(μ3-OH)(H2O)]·H2O (5) have been synthesized by selectively adding additional citric acid or boric acid under hydrothermal conditions and have been structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and powder X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 has a zero-dimensional (0D) architecture, which is constructed from a linear trinuclear cluster [Cu3(4-atrz)8(H2O)2]6+ and two Keggin PMo12O403− anions. Compound 2 shows a 1D zigzag chain, in which the binuclear [Cu2(4-atrz)6(H2O)]4+ clusters and Keggin SiW12O404− anions connect to each other. Compound 3 is a 1D linear chain based on linear [Cu3(4-atrz)6]6+ clusters; the [CrMo6(OH)6O18]3− anions hang on two sides of the 1D chain. Compound 4 has a 2D layer constructed from trigonal [Cu3(4-atrz)3(H2O)4]6+ clusters and rare infinite [Mo8O27]n6n− chains. The [Mo8O27]6− anion is transformed from the Anderson-type [CoMo6(OH)6O18]3− anion, which is also rare in the POM-based reaction system. Compound 5 has a 3D framework constructed from trigonal trinuclear [Cu3(4-atrz)3(OH)]5+ clusters and rare [V10O30]10− polyanions, which represents the first example of a V10O30-based 3D metal–organic complex. Structural analyses indicate that different POMs show great effect on the various structures of 1–5 and the additional acids play an important role in the formation of 1–5. Photocatalytic experiments of 1–5 on degradation of three organic dyes (methylene blue, Rhodamine B and methyl orange) manifest that compounds 1–3 are good candidates for the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue, and compound 1 is a good photocatalyst for the degradation of Rhodamine B.

Polyoxometalate-directed assembly and various structures of inorganic–organic hybrid compounds based on a semi-rigid bis-pyridyl-bis-amide

Through tuning different kinds of polyoxometalates (POMs), four POM-based inorganic–organic hybrid compounds with different dimensionalities, namely [(H2L)2(Mo8O26)] (1), [CuII2L6(P2W24O79)·4H2O]·7H2O (2), {CuII2L2(μ2-OH)[CrMo6(OH)6O18]·4H2O}·4H2O (3), and {CuI2CuII2L2(μ3-OH)2[CrMo6(OH)5O19]·6H2O}·4H2O (4) [L = 1,4-bis(3-pyridinecarboxamido)benzene], have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by IR spectroscopy, TG analysis, powder XRD and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Single-crystal X-ray analyses reveal that compound 1 exhibits a two-dimensional (2D) supramolecular network, which is constructed from protonated L ligands and [Mo8O26]4− anions through hydrogen bonding interactions. Compound 2 is a 1D hybrid chain based on an uncommon inorganic [P2W24O79]4− chain and “Y”-shaped (CuL3)2+ subunits. Compound 3 shows a 2D network constructed from 1D inorganic Cu2–CrMo6 chains and bidentate L ligands, which is obtained at pH = 4.1. When the pH was adjusted to 4.8, compound 4 is obtained which exhibits a 4-connected {66} 3D framework. The CrMo6 anions are connected by adjacent [CuI2CuII2(μ3-OH)2(H2O)6]4+ subunits to form 1D Cu4–CrMo6 inorganic chains, which are further extended by L ligands to construct a 3D network. The effect of different types of polyanions and pH values on the assembly and various structures of the title compounds has been discussed. Furthermore, the electrochemical properties of 1 and 2, and the photocatalytic properties of 2 and 3 under different conditions have been investigated.

Substituent position-induced diverse architectures of polyoxovanadate-based hybrid materials constructed from a linear trinuclear transition metal complex and a hexanuclear [V6O18]6- cluster

Four new hexavanadate cluster-based hybrid materials [Ni(3-atrz)2V2O6]·2H2O (1) and [M3(4-atrz)6V6O18]·4H2O [atrz = amino-1,2,4-triazole; M = Ni (2), Co (3) and Zn (4)] have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions by the reaction of transition metal salts, amino-triazole ligands and sodium metavanadate. Single crystal X-ray diffraction analyses reveal that compound 1 shows a one-dimensional (1D) chain formed by the alternative arrangement of linear trinuclear complexes [Ni3(3-atrz)6]6+ and hexanuclear [V6O18]6− clusters. Compounds 2–4 are isostructural three-dimensional (3D) frameworks, which are constructed from the linear trinuclear transition metal complexes and 2D inorganic layers derived from transition metal ions and hexanuclear [V6O18]6− clusters. The distinct amino positions in the two types of triazole ligands play the key role in determining the final dimensionality and structures of the title compounds. The thermal stability, photocatalytic activity and magnetic properties of 1–4 have been investigated.

Effect of solvent on the construction of Co(II) coordination polymers containing a semi-rigid bis(benzimidazole) derivative: syntheses, structures, and properties

Two Co(II) coordination polymers, [CoL(npa)]·2H2O (1) and [CoL(Hnpa)2] (2) (L = 1,4-bis(5,6-dimethylbenzimidazole-1-yl)benzene, H2npa = 5-nitroisophthalic acid), have been synthesized in different solvent systems and characterized by Infrared (IR) spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and powder and single crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 was synthesized under solvothermal conditions with DMF as solvent and had a pair of L ligands adopting a μ2-bridging mode and connecting two Co2+ cations to generate a 26-membered Co2L2 loop. The npa2− link adjacent Co2L2 loops via a bis(monodentate) bridging mode to create a 1-D channel-like chain structure. Compound 2 was obtained under hydrothermal conditions, and the carboxylate of the monodeprotonated Hnpa− adopt a μ1-η0 : η1 coordination to connect adjacent Co2+ cations into a 2-D polymeric layer. The μ2-bridging L ligands connect adjacent 2-D [Co(Hnpa)]n polymeric layers into a 3-D NaCl-like framework. The Co2+ cations and the L ligands in compounds 1 and 2 exhibit different coordination geometries and conformations. Effects of solvents on the construction of Co(II) coordination polymers were investigated. In addition, the electrochemical behavior of carbon paste electrodes containing 1 and 2 and the thermal stabilities of 1 and 2 were investigated. Graphical Abstract

Syntheses, Structures and Properties of Three Transition Metal Coordination Polymers Based on Semi-rigid 3-Pyridylnicotinamide and S/N-Containing Dicarboxylate Mixed Ligands

Three new coordination complexes, [Co(L)(ADTZ)]·H2O(1), [Cd(L)(ADTZ)]·H2O(2) and [Zn(L)(ADTZ)]·H2O(3)[L=3-pyridylnicotinamide, H2ADTZ=2,5-(s-acetic acid)dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole], were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. These complexes were structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis and further characterized by infrared spectroscopy(IR), powder X-ray diffraction(PXRD) and thermogravimetric analysis(TGA). Complexes 1–3 exhibit the similar 2D double-layer networks based on 1D [M-L]n zigzag chains and 1D [M-ADTZ]2n double-chains with different distances between metal ions and with various conformations of ADTZ anions. In complexes 1 and 3, the 2D sheets are extended into a 3D supramolecular frameworks by hydrogen bonding interactions. The subtle effects of the central metal atoms on the structures of the title coordination polymers were discussed. The electrochemical properties of complex 1 and luminescent properties of complexes 2 and 3 were investigated. In addition, complexes 1–3 exhibit photocatalytic activity for dye methylene blue degradation under UV light and show good stability toward photocatalysis.