We report a new water-stable multivariate (MTV) metal–organic
framework (MOF) prepared by combining two different oxamide-based
metalloligands derived from the natural amino acids l-serine
and l-methionine. This unique material features hexagonal
channels decorated with two types of flexible and functional “arms”
(−CH2OH and −CH2CH2SCH3) capable of enabling, synergistically, the simultaneous
and efficient removal of both inorganic (heavy metals such as Hg2+, Pb2+, and Tl+) and organic (dyes
such as Pyronin Y, Auramine O, Brilliant green, and Methylene blue)
contaminants, and, in addition, this MTV-MOF is completely reusable.
Single-crystal X-ray diffraction measurements allowed solving the
crystal structure of a host–guest adsorbate, containing both
HgCl2 and Methylene blue, and offered unprecedented snapshots
of this unique dual capture process. This is the very first time that
a MOF can be used for the removal of all sorts of pollutants from
water resources, thus opening new perspectives for this emerging type
of MTV-MOF.
The synthesis, crystal structure, and magnetic properties of three new manganese(III) clusters are reported, [Mn 3(mu 3-O)(phpzH) 3(MeOH) 3(OAc)] (1), [Mn 3(mu 3-O)(phpzMe) 3(MeOH) 3(OAc)].1.5MeOH (2), and [Mn 3(mu 3-O)(phpzH) 3(MeOH) 4(N 3)].MeOH (3) (H 2phpzH = 3(5)-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-pyrazole and H 2phpzMe = 3(5)-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-5(3)-methylpyrazole). Complexes 1- 3 consist of a triangle of manganese(III) ions with an oxido-center bridge and three ligands, phpzR (2-) (R = H, Me) that form a plane with the metal ions. All the complexes contain the same core with the general formula [Mn 3(mu 3-O)(phpzR) 3] (+). Methanol molecules and additional bridging ligands, that is, acetate (complexes 1 and 2) and azide (complex 3), are at the terminal positions. Temperature dependent magnetic susceptibility studies indicate the presence of predominant antiferromagnetic intramolecular interactions between manganese(III) ions in 1 and 3, while both antiferromagnetic and ferromagnetic intramolecular interactions are operative in 2.
The strategy outlined here has led to unique rewards such as the highly challenging gram-scale preparation of stable and well-defined ligand-free SNMCs, exhibiting outstanding catalytic activities and the preparation of unique SCCs -different to those assembled in solution-with enhanced stabilities, catalytic activities, recyclabilities and selectivities. The results presented in this Accounts are just few recent exponents, but highly encouraging, of the large potential way of MOFs as chemical nano-reactors. More work is needed to found the boundaries and fully understand the chemistry in the confined space. In this sense, mastering the synthetic chemistry of discrete organic molecules and inorganic complexes have basically changed our way of live. Thus, achieving the same degree of control on extended hybrid networks will open new frontiers of knowledge with unforeseen possibilities. We aim to stimulate the interest of researchers working abroad differents fields to fully unleash the host-guest chemistry in MOFs as chemical nanoreactors with exclusive functional species.
This work studies the effect of the σ-Hammett parameter (σ) - i.e., the σ-donation effect caused by substitution at the para position of a bipyridine ligand (4,4'-Rbipy, where R is MeO, Me, H, NO) - on both the photo- and electro-luminescence features of a series of heteroleptic copper(i) complexes - i.e., [Cu(N^N)(P^P)] where N^N and P^P ligands are Rbipy and Xantphos, respectively. By virtue of a comprehensive photophysical, theoretical, and thin-film lighting device - i.e., light-emitting electrochemical cells (LECs) - investigation, we note a clear relationship between the σ and the photo- and electro-luminescence parameters, such as photoluminescence quantum yields, excited-state lifetimes, and emission maxima, as well as device brightness, stability, and efficacy, respectively. As the most relevant finding, the substitution with the group featuring the most negative σ - i.e., MeO - provides a ca. five-fold enhancement of all of the aforementioned figures-of-merit upon comparison within the series of complexes. As such, this work provides a new guideline for a device optimization through a rational ligand design for heteroleptic copper(i) complexes.
Ionic transition‐metal complexes based on silver(I) metal core (Ag‐iTMCs) represent an appealing alternative to other iTMCs in solid‐state lighting owing to (i) their low cost and well‐known synthesis, (ii) the tunable bandgap, and (iii) the highly efficient photoluminescence. However, their electroluminescence behavior is barely studied. Herein, the archetypal green‐emitting Ag‐iTMCs, namely [Ag(4,4′‐dimethoxy‐2,2′‐bipyridine)(Xantphos)]X (X = BF4, PF6, and ClO4), are thoughtfully investigated, revealing their electroluminescent features in light‐emitting electrochemical cells (LECs). Despite optimizing device fabrication and operation, luminance of 40 cd m−2, efficacy of 0.2 cd A−1, and a very poor stability of 30 s are achieved. This outcome encourages the comprehensive study of the degradation mechanism combining electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, X‐ray diffraction, and cyclic voltammetry techniques. These results point out the irreversible formation of silver nanoclusters under operation strongly limiting the device performance. As such, LECs are further optimized by (i) changing the counterions (PF6− and ClO4−) and (ii) decoupling electron injection and exciton formation using a double‐layered architecture. The synergy of both approaches leads to a broad exciplex‐like whitish electroluminescence emission (x/y CIE of 0.40/0.44 and color rendering index of 85) with an outstanding improved stability of ≈4 orders of magnitude (>80 h) without losing brightness (35 cd m−2).
We have developed a new strategy for the design and synthesis of multifunctional molecular materials showing reversible magnetic and optical switching.
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