Chiral nanoporous metal–organic frameworks are constructed by using dicarboxyl-functionalized chiral Ni(salen) and Co(salen) ligands. The Co(salen)-based framework is shown to be an efficient recyclable heterogeneous catalyst for hydrolytic kinetic resolution (HKR) of racemic epoxides with up 99.5% ee. MOF structure brings units into a highly dense arrangement close proximity that enhances bimetallic cooperative interactions, leading improved catalytic activity enantioselectivity in HKR...

The construction of structurally well-defined supramolecular hosts to accommodate catalytically active species within a cavity is promising way address catalyst deactivation. resulting catalysts can significantly improve the utilization catalytic sites, thereby achieving highly efficient chemical conversion. In this study, Co-metalated phthalocyanine (

Five new metal-organic frameworks, [Zn2L2]·2DMF·2MeOH (1), [Zn2L2(py)2] (2), [Cd2L2]·Diox·MeOH·6H2O (3), [Mn2L2]·2DMF·2MeOH (4), and [Co2L2]·2DMF·4H2O (5), were assembled by using a novel 8-hydroxyquinolinate derivative H2L with different metal ions. Complex 1 features 3D porous network consisting of meso-helical chains ( P + M) built from metal-ligand coordination bonds. The adjacent dinuclear ZnII building blocks in 2 are connected together to generate 2D grid network. In complex 3, each...

The construction of metal-organic cages (MOCs) with specific structures and fluorescence sensing properties is much importance challenging. Herein, a novel phenanthroline-based cage, [Cd3L3·6MeOH·6H2O] (1), was synthesized by metal-directed assembly the ligand 3,3'-[(1E,1'E)-(1,10-phenanthroline-2,9-diyl)bis(ethene-2,1-diyl)]dibenzoic acid (H2L) CdI2 using solvothermal method. According to single-crystal X-ray analysis, cage 1 exhibits rare trefoil-shaped structure. Meanwhile, discrete MOCs...

Abstract Although the synthesis of mechanically interlocked molecules has been extensively researched, selectively constructing homogeneous linear [4]catenanes remains a formidable challenge. Here, we constructed metalla[4]catenane in one‐step process through coordination‐driven self‐assembly bidentate benzothiadiazole derivative ligand and binuclear half‐sandwich rhodium precursor. The formation metalla[4]catenanes was facilitated by cooperative interactions between strong sandwich‐type π‐π...

Three homochiral 3D frameworks are assembled based on periodically ordered arrays of helices built from axial chiral 3,3′-bipyridine-5,5′,6,6′-tetramethyl-2,2′-dimethoxy-1,1′-biphenyl ligands and linearly coordinated Ag(I) ions. The aggregation behavior silver salts the ditopic ligand in solutions was investigated by a variety techniques, including 1H NMR, UV−vis, CD, GPC MALDI-TOF. cationic polymer skeleton exhibits an unprecedented conformational polymorphism solid-state, folding into...

Three 3D Ag-based metal-organoboron frameworks with unprecedented multiple topological isomerism of 3-connected networks were assembled and could control the release silver ions in biocidal concentration solution giving excellent antibacterial activities durability against gram-negative bacteria gram-positive human pathogens.

N-doping carbon and copper derived from benzimidazole-modified Cu-BTC MOFs have synergistic effects on selective CO₂ electroreduction.

Abstract In recent years, chiral discrete supramolecular coordination complexes have attracted increasing interest as simple enzyme mimetics owing to their aesthetic architectures and potential applications in science. This review summarizes the advances on metallacycles/metallacages with inherent cavities for enantionselective recognition separation, including design principles synthesis, introduction of chirality functionality, structural adaptability, host‐guest bonding enantioselective...

Tuning metal–support interactions (MSIs) to precisely control the selectivity of supported Cu catalysts toward CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) is a crucial yet challenging topic. Herein, series CuO nanosheet/CeO2 nanorod composites with various morphologies and compositions were synthesized used as electrocatalysts. The CO2RR product distributions are experimentally verified be dependent on loading amounts sizes nanosheets, maximum Faradaic efficiency (FE) CH4 C2H4 reaching 37.8 44.8%,...

Our Schiff has come in: A homochiral porous lamellar solid based on chiral unsymmetrical base metal complexes was assembled by using coordination and hydrogen bonds (see picture). The host features a flexible helical framework amphiphilic channel surfaces capable of multiple interactions with guest species.A supramolecular system been developed treating 3-[(E)-{[(1R,2R)-2-aminocyclohexyl]imino}methyl]-4-hydroxybenzoic acid (H(2)L) copper nitrate characterized variety techniques including...

A homochiral 3D porous metal-organic framework was assembled from a chiral dicarboxylic acid-functionalized Cu(salen)-based catalyst and could serve as an efficient heterogeneous for aziridination allylic amination of olefins. Besides easy separation reuse the catalyst, confinement impart substrate size selectivity, enhance activity, induce product enantioselectivity.

Developing photocatalysts that can efficiently utilize the full solar spectrum is a crucial step toward transforming sustainable energy solutions. Due to their light absorption limitations, most photo‐responsive metal−organic frameworks (MOFs) are constrained ultraviolet (UV) and blue regions. Expanding absorp‐tion encompass entire would unlock potential, greatly enhancing efficiency applicability. Here, we report design synthesis of series highly stable boron‐dipyrromethene (bodipy) based...

Developing photocatalysts that can efficiently utilize the full solar spectrum is a crucial step toward transforming sustainable energy solutions. Due to their light absorption limitations, most photo‐responsive metal−organic frameworks (MOFs) are constrained ultraviolet (UV) and blue regions. Expanding absorp‐tion encompass entire would unlock potential, greatly enhancing efficiency applicability. Here, we report design synthesis of series highly stable boron‐dipyrromethene (bodipy) based...

Using two 8-hydroxyquinolinate ligands (L1-MOM and L2-MOM) containing 3-pyridyl or 4-pyridyl groups, five novel coordination polymers, namely, [Zn3(L1)6] (1), [Zn(L1)2]·2MeOH (2), [Zn(L2)2] (3), [Cd(L2)2] (4), [Cd4(L1)6]·13H2O (5), were synthesized characterized by a variety of techniques. Single-crystal X-ray structures have revealed that these polymers exhibit structural diversification due to the different choices metal salts effect pyridyl nitrogen position. Compounds 1-5 exhibited...

A novel 8-hydroxyquinolinate-based metal–organic framework exhibits excellent sensing performance toward Fe³⁺, Cr₂O₇²⁻ and nitroaromatic explosives.

A Co-based complex displayed the highest photocatalytic performance for CO₂ to CO conversion in aqueous media.

We reported here the self-assembly of two supramolecular structures based on similar trimeric Zn(II) units that are built from novel 2-substituted 8-hydroxyquinoline ligands and coordination ions. The aggregation behavior zinc salt ligand in solution was investigated by a variety techniques, including (1)H NMR, UV-vis photoluminescence (PL). In solid state, can be controlled substituted groups (-NO(2) -F) via intermolecular interaction, such as π···π stacking, C-H···O, C-F···F-C...

Photocatalytic CO2 reduction has been considered as a promising approach to solve energy and environmental problems. Nevertheless, developing inexpensive photocatalysts with high efficiency selectivity remains big challenge. In this study, two Co-based complexes [Co2(L1)Cl2] (1-Co) [Co(L2)Cl] (2-Co) were synthesized by treating DPA-based (DPA: dipicolylamine) ligands Co2+, respectively. Under visible-light irradiation, the performance of 1-Co homogeneous photocatalyst for in aqueous media...