Issue 2, 2016

Mechanochromic Cu(i) boron imidazolate frameworks with low-dimensional structures and reducing function

Abstract

Two low-dimensional Cu(I) boron imidazolate frameworks (BIFs), [CuBH(bim)3]n (BIF-40; bim = benzimidazolate) and [CuBH(im)3]n (BIF-6, im = imidazolate), have been synthesized and both of them display unique mechanochromism. In addition, BIF-40 showed reducing activity due to the rich B–H bonds in the structure, and it was employed to load AuPd bimetal nanoparticles through a one-step process for further catalysis. The corresponding mechanism involving a grinding process between chains or layers is discussed in detail. This work not only provides compelling evidence for designing and applying coordination polymers as mechanochromic materials, but also develops an eco-friendly strategy for loading bimetallic NPs into BIFs.

Graphical abstract: Mechanochromic Cu(i) boron imidazolate frameworks with low-dimensional structures and reducing function

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Research Article
Submitted
21 Aug 2015
Accepted
01 Dec 2015
First published
02 Dec 2015

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2016,3, 263-267

Mechanochromic Cu(I) boron imidazolate frameworks with low-dimensional structures and reducing function

D. Zhang, H. Zhang, T. Wen, D. Li and J. Zhang, Inorg. Chem. Front., 2016, 3, 263 DOI: 10.1039/C5QI00155B

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