Shou-Hua Ji

New framework iodoargentates: M(en)3Ag2I4 (M=Zn, Ni) with tridymite topology.

Two novel framework compounds, Zn(en) 3Ag2I4 (1) and Ni(en) 3Ag2I4 (2), have been synthesized by a self-assembly reaction. Both of them contain an unexpected framework, Ag2I4(2-) with tridymite topology, and the discrete M(en)3(2+) cations are located in the channels. Their thermal properties and circular dichroism spectra were investigated.

Copper-Rich Framework Sulfides: A4Cu8Ge3S12 (A = K, Rb) with Cubic Perovskite Structure

Two copper-rich open-framework sulfides, K(4)Cu(8)Ge(3)S(12) (1) and Rb(4)Cu(8)Ge(3)S(12) (2), have been synthesized under solvothermal conditions. Compounds 1 and 2 are isostructural and contain icosahedral [Cu(8)S(12)](16-) clusters as basic building blocks. These clusters are primitive cubic packed and connect to one another by discrete Ge(4+) ions to generate 3D copper-rich Cu-Ge-S framework and form 3D channels along 100 directions where the alkali metal cations reside. These two open-framework sulfides crystallize in cubic perovskite structure.

Syntheses and Characterization of a Series of Silver−Thioantimonates(III) and Thioarsenates(III) Containing Two Types of Silver−Sulfur Chains

Three framework silver-thioantimonates, K(3)Ag(9)Sb(4)S(12)(1), Rb(3)Ag(9)Sb(4)S(12)(2), and Cs(3)Ag(9)Sb(4)S(12)(3), and one layered silver-thioarsenate, CsAg(2)AsS(3)(4), have been synthesized solvothermally in the presence of thiophenol as a mineralizer. Compounds 1, 2, and 3 are isostructural and contain infinite silver-sulfur chains [Ag(9)S(12)](15-). These chains are connected to one another by the antimony atoms to generate wide channels along the [001] direction where the alkali metal cations reside. The structure of 4 consists of helical chains [Ag(2)S(3)](4-) linked by the arsenic atoms to form layers with potassium ions between the layers.

Mild solvothermal syntheses and characterization of layered copper thioantimonates(III) and thioarsenate(III).

The new copper thioantimonates(III) and thioarsenate(III) Rb2Cu2Sb2S5 (1), Cs2Cu2Sb2S5 (2), and Rb8Cu6As8S19 (3) have been synthesized solvothermally. Compound 1 contains a [Cu2SbS3] net to which [Sb2S4] chains adhere through Cu-S bonds and Sb-Cu interactions to give a layered structure. In compound 2, the layer is formed by edge-sharing tetrahedral CuS4 chains linked by dimeric [Sb2S5] units. The layered structure in compound 3 is constructed by helical chains built from [Cu3S7] moieties and dimeric [As2S5] units which are further connected by tetrameric [As4S9] groups. Their optical and thermal properties have been investigated.

Synthesis, structure and characterization of two new copper(I)-thioarsenates (III) constructed by the [AsS{sub 3}]{sup 3-} and CuS{sub x} units

Two new copper(I)-thioarsenates(III), CsCu{sub 2}AsS{sub 3}(1) and KCu{sub 4}AsS{sub 4}(2), have been synthesized solvothermally in the presence of copper powder. Compound 1 is built up of trigonal AsS{sub 3} pyramid, tetrahedral CuAsS{sub 3} and CuS{sub 3} moieties forming 4-membered, 5-membered and 6-membered rings. The fusion of these rings produces layered anions [Cu{sub 2}AsS{sub 3}]{sup -}, and cesium cations are located between metal-sulfide layers. The structure of 2 consists of infinite [Cu{sub 2}S{sub 2}]{sup 2-} chain and layered [Cu{sub 6}As{sub 2}S{sub 6}] linked to form a three-dimensional anionic framework, [Cu{sub 4}AsS{sub 4}]{sup -}, and containing channels in which the potassium cations reside. - Graphical abstract: Qne layered CsCu{sub 2}AsS{sub 3} and one framework KCu{sub 4}AsS{sub 4} possessing noncondensed [AsS{sub 3}]{sup 3-} unit have been synthesized solvothermally. The optical band gaps of the two compounds are 2.3 and 1.8 eV, respectively. Highlights: Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer We obtained two new copper(I)-thioarsenate(III), CsCu{sub 2}AsS{sub 3} and KCu{sub 4}AsS{sub 4}. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer Both compounds possess noncondensed [AsS{sub 3}]{sup 3-} unit and represent new structure types. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer The optical band gaps of the two compounds are 2.3 eV and 1.8 eV, respectively.