The stable coordinated metallo-complexes based on 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine(tpy)and its derivatives have been widely researched for various wide-ranging applications in photoelectronics,catalysis,sensor,photoluminescence,and so on.However,the most reported studies ignored the comprehensive comparison between structures modified by different positions and photoluminescence.Herein,we design a series of metallo-complexes which were assembled with tpy substituted triphenylamine(TPA)at different positions and metal ions and explored their photophysical properties.In the solution state,MLE_(2)based on the 5,5″-positions modification showed the highest PLQYs and PL intensity.With the increase of solvent polarity,MLB2exhibit the largest redshift.In the solid state,from MLA_(2)to MLE_(2),the emission colours are gradually red-shifted from yellow to red.The findings in this work may pave a new way to design functional metallo-complexes,not just for PL properties.
Shengwen GuanZhaotong WeiNingxu HanYude WeiBin XuMing WangJunjuan Shi
Achieving versatile room temperature phosphorescence(RTP)materials,especially with tunable mechanical properties and shape memory is attractive and essential but rarely reported.Here,a strategy was reported to realize multi-functional RTP films with multicolor fluorescence,ultralong afterglow,adjustable mechanical properties,and shape memory through the synergistic dynamic interaction of lanthanide(Ln~Ⅲ)-terpyridine coordination,borate ester bonds,and hydrogen bondings in a poly(vinyl alcohol)(PVA)matrix.By varying the amount of borax,the mechanical properties of the films could be finely controlled due to the change of crosslinking degree of dynamic borate ester bonds in PVA.The assembly and disassembly of borate ester bonds upon the trigger of borax and acid were applied as reversible linkage to achieve programmable shape memory behavior.In addition,the films displayed both fascinating multicolor fluorescence and ultralong afterglow characteristics due to the presence of Ln III doping and confinement of terpyridine in PVA.This study provides a new avenue to impart modulable mechanical strength and shape memory to RTP materials.
Metal–organic cage photocatalysts with nanoscale dimensions have received wide attention in the field of photocatalytic environmental pollutant treatment due to their large cavities,easy modification,high tunability,and enriched active sites.Herein,we prepared a series of dihydroanthracene-cored terpyridine-based metallo-cuboctahedron nanomaterials through a selfassembly method,which exhibited satisfactory degradation performance for persistent organic pollutants under visible light irradiation.In particular,under light conditions,S1-Zn,one of the prepared nanomaterials,produced photogenerated holes oxidizing water molecules to∙OH,which attacked ibuprofen(IBU)for up to 95% degradation.Simultaneously,the corresponding photogenerated electrons reduced the dissolved oxygen in water,producing 66.2μmol/L hydrogen peroxide.The obtained supramolecular photocatalytic materials have a stable structure with non-precious metals and do not require a sacrificial agent.The metal sites of metallo-cuboctahedrons adsorb pollutants and transfer captured holes to them,accelerating degradation and promoting simultaneous H_(2)O_(2) production.This work not only proposes a simple and efficient synthesis method for supramolecular photocatalysts but also opens up opportunities for efficient,low-cost,and multifunctional materials for environmental persistent organic pollutants treatment.
Polyoxometalates modified with complex cations have attracted increasing attention because of the fascinating properties and the controllable structures.By adjusting the synthesis conditions,four new terpyridine complexes based hybrid POMs,[(TPY-H)CuCl]_(4)[W_(10)O_(32)]·2DMF·2H_(2)O(1),[(TPY-H)Cu(DMSO)(H_(2)O)]_(2)[W_(10)O_(32)]·2H_(2)O(2),[(TPY-H)_(2)Cu]_(2)[W_(10)O_(32)]·6DMSO·8H_(2)O(3) and[(TPY-Br)CuCl(DMSO)(H_(2)O)]_(2)[(TPY-Br)CuCl]_(2)[W_(10)O_(32)]·2DMSO·4H_(2)O(4),were prepared by using‘one-pot’method.Sing-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses,infrared radiation,etc.,revealed the structural composition of compounds 1—4,which indicates that synthesis conditions have a directional regulatory effect on the compounds synthesis.Thioether oxidation catalytic reactions show 1—4 have good catalytic activities,and powder X-ray diffraction and thermogravimetry analysis show 1—4 have superduper catalytic stability.Moreover,4 has better catalytic activity because of the different structure of terpyridine complexes.Therefore,a possible mechanism of dual-site catalysis by both cations and anions is proposed.
Yin ZhangWei-Dong YuFang-Qian WangXiangnan WangJiawan ZhouChao LiuJun Yan