Issue 9, 2024

Solvent-induced structural transformation in a one-dimensional coordination polymer

Abstract

We have rationally designed a one-dimensional coordination polymer (1D CP), termed 1D-DGIST-18, that exhibits intrinsic structural flexibility. This 1D CP enables its expansion into a three-dimensional network through supramolecular interactions involving coordinated solvents and/or ligands. The strategic selection of solvents for solvent exchange, prior to drying, significantly influences the structures of 1D-DGIST-18 by removing certain coordinating solvents and modulating π–π stacking. Consequently, a hierarchical porosity emerges, ranging from micro- to meso- to macroporous structures, which is attributed to its inherent structural dynamics. Additionally, the formation of excimers endows 1D-DGIST-18, when immersed in acetone, with ‘turn-on’ fluorescence, as evidenced by fluorescence decay profiles. These structural transitions within 1D-DGIST-18 are further elucidated using single-crystal X-ray diffractometry. The insights from this study provide a foundation for the design of materials with structural dynamics and tunable properties.

Graphical abstract: Solvent-induced structural transformation in a one-dimensional coordination polymer

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
18 Jan 2024
Accepted
26 Jan 2024
First published
30 Jan 2024

Nanoscale, 2024,16, 4571-4577

Solvent-induced structural transformation in a one-dimensional coordination polymer

K. Jin, N. Park, Y. Ahn, D. Seo, D. Moon, J. Sung and J. Park, Nanoscale, 2024, 16, 4571 DOI: 10.1039/D4NR00265B

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