Single-crystal chiral two-dimensional supramolecular organic frameworks for tunable circularly polarized luminescence†

Abstract

Chiral supramolecular organic frameworks (SOFs) and hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs) remain an unexplored field, with very few reported examples. Here, three chiral SOFs with perfect two-dimensional (2D) framework structures are constructed by self-assembly between the chiral macrocyclic host molecule and different guest molecules through host–guest and hydrogen-bonding interactions. Variations in the guest structures lead to different host–guest interactions. The formation of the 2D frameworks of the chiral host and the guest molecules realizes chirality transfer and enhances the performance of circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) through strong charge transfer (CT) mechanisms, leading to the successful regulation of the CPL of the obtained SOF series. Chiral SOFs are significant enough due to their ability to combine chirality with versatile porous frameworks, leading to innovative solutions in optical devices, separations, catalysis, and beyond. Their tunability and eco-friendly synthesis further enhance their importance in chiral materials.