Issue 41, 2020

The effect of coordinated solvent molecules on metal coordination environments in single-crystal-to-single-crystal transformations

Abstract

Single-crystal-to-single-crystal (SCSC) transformation has been demonstrated to provide an ideal platform to explore the formation process of chemical bonds, which is conducive to making function-oriented crystal synthesis a reality. A solvent as a ligand or a structure-directing agent plays a significant role in the structural formation of coordination polymers (CPs), and its removal/adsorption or exchange can affect the change in metal coordination environments. In this article, we provide a brief overview of recent progress in the effect of coordinated solvent molecules on metal coordination environments of CPs in SCSC transformations. We highlight three different categories based on their stimuli conditions, heat treatment, immersion in solvent or mother liquid, and exposure to vapor. We try to discuss the criteria for CPs in which the metal coordination spheres can be affected by the coordinated solvents, which may provide new insights into the rational design and construction of CPs with the desired structures and properties.

Graphical abstract: The effect of coordinated solvent molecules on metal coordination environments in single-crystal-to-single-crystal transformations

Article information

Article type
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Submitted
15 jul 2020
Accepted
22 sep 2020
First published
24 sep 2020

CrystEngComm, 2020,22, 6750-6775

The effect of coordinated solvent molecules on metal coordination environments in single-crystal-to-single-crystal transformations

Q. Li, H. Liu, T. Zheng, P. Liu, J. Song and Y. Wang, CrystEngComm, 2020, 22, 6750 DOI: 10.1039/D0CE01024C

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