A novel Cu12(pz)12 loop-based coordination polymer templated by double-Keggin anions

Abstract

A compound, [Cu^I₅(pz)₆(H₂O)₄][PW^VI₁₀W^V₂O₄₀] (1) (pz = pyrazine), with a novel Cu₁₂(pz)₁₂ loop-based coordination polymer templated by double-Keggin anions, has been hydrothermally synthesized, and its photocatalytic activity has also been investigated. The results indicate that the title compound exhibits good photocatalytic activity towards degradation of rhodamine B dye and could be a potential photocatalyst for decomposition of rhodamine B dye.