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Title: Design and synthesis of photoluminescent active interpenetrating metal–organic frameworks using N -2-aryl-1,2,3-triazole ligands
N -2-aryl-1,2,3-triazole derivatives were synthesized as new ligand systems for the construction of photoluminescent active metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). Crystal structures revealed that the five-membered triazoles show an unsymmetrical conformation with the two C4,C5-substituted benzenes adopting a “twisted-planar” geometry. As a result, a MOF constructed from this ligand exhibited cross-layer interactions with improved water stability (at 100 °C for 24 hours). Furthermore, enhanced photoluminescence emissions were observed upon the formation of MOF structures ( Φ up to 30%), suggesting the potential applications of these photoactive porous materials through this new ligand design.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1665122
PAR ID:
10181394
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
Dalton Transactions
Volume:
49
Issue:
17
ISSN:
1477-9226
Page Range / eLocation ID:
5429 to 5433
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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