{"title":"Rational Design and Synthesis of a Novel Ternary Metal–Organic Framework with (3,5)-Connected Topology for Iodine Capture","authors":"Jingjing Yuan, Honghui Lei, Fahui Song, Binbin Tu","doi":"10.1039/d5dt01722j","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5dt01722j","url":null,"abstract":"The discovery of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) with novel structures opens significant opportunities to improve their performance in gas storage, separation, and catalysis. Rational design of building blocks plays a pivotal role in the construction of new MOF architectures. In this work, we demonstrate that temperature control is an effective strategy for directing the formation of geometrically distinct secondary building units (SBUs), thereby enabling the synthesis of a novel framework. Specifically, lowering the reaction temperature from 105 °C to 75 °C promotes the formation of Zn2 SBUs over the thermodynamically favored Zn4O SBUs, resulting in the assembly of a new (3,5)-connected framework, CCNUF-7, instead of the previously reported ternary (3,6)-connected SC-MOF-2. Due to the rare trigonal bipyramidal geometry of the Zn2 SBUs, CCNUF-7 adopts an unprecedented topological net featuring zigzag hexagonal channels with a diameter of ∼18.5 Å. Furthermore, CCNUF-7 exhibits a high iodine uptake capacity of 2.89 g g-1, attributed to its high porosity and abundant binding sites. This work highlights the potential of temperature-controlled SBU engineering as a powerful approach for constructing MOFs with unprecedented topologies.","PeriodicalId":71,"journal":{"name":"Dalton Transactions","volume":"63 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145141013","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jaap E Borger, Fabian Müller, Peter Coburger, Hansjörg Grützmacher, Zhongshu Li, Thomas L. Gianetti, Bruno Pribanic
{"title":"Sodium phosphaethynolate as P-source for the synthesis of molecular rhodium phosphides: an exploratory study","authors":"Jaap E Borger, Fabian Müller, Peter Coburger, Hansjörg Grützmacher, Zhongshu Li, Thomas L. Gianetti, Bruno Pribanic","doi":"10.1039/d5dt02274f","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5dt02274f","url":null,"abstract":"Molecular transition metal phosphides (TMPs) containing a Rh2P2 and unprecedented Rh4P4 core could be generated from Na[OCP] and rhodium(I) precursor complexes carrying the bischelating tropPPh2 ligand. These reaction proceed through a formal P-transfer step (trop = 5H-dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-yl), which involves migration of the CO unit to the Rh(I) center. With the related tetradentate ligand trop3P and tridentate ligand trop2PPh the first neutral and anionic [Rhx(L)n(PCO)y]z complexes containing up to two rhodium centers and three intact phosphaethynolate units. These complexes are inert against CO migration. The results demonstrate a large influence of the metal coordination sphere on product formation, and indicate that low-coordinate rhodium(I) precursors are most effective for the preparation of RhP complexes using Na[OCP] as P-source.","PeriodicalId":71,"journal":{"name":"Dalton Transactions","volume":"93 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145140975","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Electrocatalytic water oxidation by an unsymmetrical dicopper complex with bridging imidazole-aldoxime ligands in neutral phosphate buffer","authors":"Swati Basak, Pranjal Das, Hemrupa Kuilya, Kripangkar Choudhury, Pradyumna Mazumdar, Diganta Choudhury, Apurba Kalita","doi":"10.1039/d5dt00962f","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5dt00962f","url":null,"abstract":"Electrocatalytic water oxidation activity of an unsymmetrical dicopper complex, <strong>1</strong>, [Cu<small><sub>2</sub></small>(L<small><sub>1</sub></small>H)(L<small><sub>1</sub></small>)<small><sub>2</sub></small>(OH<small><sub>2</sub></small>)](ClO<small><sub>4</sub></small>)<small><sub>2</sub></small>, with a redox active imidazole-aldoxime ligand, L<small><sub>1</sub></small>H, [L<small><sub>1</sub></small>H = N-hydroxo(4-methyl-imidazol-5-yl)methanimine], has been investigated. Complex <strong>1</strong> exhibit turnover frequency of ∼302 s<small><sup>-1</sup></small> in neutral phosphate buffer at about 620 mV overpotential with ∼94% faradaic efficiency. Electrochemical analysis suggests that the ligand moiety participates in a proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET) step during the catalytic cycle, enabling the complex to accumulate high oxidizing equivalents at the reaction center. Additionally, the asymmetric bridging mode of the oxime ligands promote bimetallic cooperative catalysis in complex <strong>1</strong>.","PeriodicalId":71,"journal":{"name":"Dalton Transactions","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145141011","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vo Quang Huy Phan, Mukundam Vanga, Benjamin T Diroll, Alvaro Muñoz-Castro, Rasika Dias
{"title":"Trinuclear gold chains and octanuclear copper gyrobifastigia stabilized using a fluorinated pyridyl ligand","authors":"Vo Quang Huy Phan, Mukundam Vanga, Benjamin T Diroll, Alvaro Muñoz-Castro, Rasika Dias","doi":"10.1039/d5dt02150b","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5dt02150b","url":null,"abstract":"The fluorinated pyridyl ligand [6-(CF<small><sub>3</sub></small>)-2-Py]<small><sup>-</sup></small> with gold(I) affords trinuclear Au<small><sub>3</sub></small> assemblies that further organize into a supramolecular helical column through aurophilic interactions. Its chemistry with copper(I) is even more remarkable, leading to an unprecedented octanuclear copper-pyridyl cluster complex featuring a central Cu<small><sub>8</sub></small> core with an approximate gyrobifastigium geometry. Solid powders of compounds {(6-(CF<small><sub>3</sub></small>)-2-Py)Au}<small><sub>3 </sub></small>and {(6-(CF<small><sub>3</sub></small>)-2-Py)Cu}<small><sub>8 </sub></small>exhibit intense photoluminescence at room temperature, displaying green and yellow colors to the naked eye, respectively. The octanuclear copper complex is also an effective catalyst for azide–alkyne cycloaddition, producing triazoles. Detailed computational analyses confirm the preference for experimental geometries and provide insights into the observed luminescence.","PeriodicalId":71,"journal":{"name":"Dalton Transactions","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145141010","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"High photoluminescence quantum yield modulation of zerodimensional organic-inorganic Mn(II) metal halides by substituent modification","authors":"Qing-Ling Cao, Wen-He Zhong, Jie-Yu Zhu, Cai-Hong Shi, Jia-Jia Zhao, Lizhuang Chen","doi":"10.1039/d5dt01992c","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5dt01992c","url":null,"abstract":"Organic-inorganic hybrid metal halides have emerged as promising luminescent materials owing to their structural tunability and exceptional photoluminescence modulation capabilities, showing great potential in optoelectronic applications. Herein, we report the successful design of a novel series of zero-dimension (0D) Mn(II)-based organic-inorganic hybrid halides with enhanced photoluminescence quantum yields (PLQYs) through strategic organic cation engineering. Specifically, in this paper, the methyl group (-CH 3 ) at the fourth position of the benzene ring in the organic cation was replaced with hydrogen (-H) and cyano group (-CN). The average distance of Mn•••Mn was successfully adjusted from 8.925 Å to 8.970 Å and 8.986 Å, and the PLQY was modulated from 35.74% to 59.04% and 81.38%. This work establishes a new paradigm for rationally designing high-performance luminescent materials through molecular-level structural engineering, providing valuable insights for developing advanced optoelectronic devices in sensing, information encryption, and radiation detection applications.","PeriodicalId":71,"journal":{"name":"Dalton Transactions","volume":"72 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145141014","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Ce-modified HY zeolite promotes polyethylene terephthalate hydrolysis and hydrogenation","authors":"Lu Sun, Xueting Wu, Yizhu Fang, Qing Xie, Jing Xu, Xiao Wang, Shuyan Song, Hongjie Zhang","doi":"10.1039/d5dt01089f","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5dt01089f","url":null,"abstract":"The environmental problems arising from excessive polyethylene terephthalate (PET) production can be tackled through advanced recycling processes. Nevertheless, the stringent reaction conditions of high pressure and temperature pose obstacles to the advancement of these processes. Herein, we utilized an ion-exchange method to introduce Ce species into a HY zeolite and hydrolyzed PET under neutral conditions at 190 °C for 3 h, achieving a 93% TPA yield, which is 2.3 times higher than that of HY. Mechanism studies show that the incorporation of Ce species plays a crucial role in accelerating the generation of acid sites, which is essential for PET degradation. Additionally, within the composite system of Ce-HY and Pd, the Ce species play a crucial role in substantially boosting the H-spillover effect, which in turn promotes the hydrogenation of decomposition products. This research offers a straightforward and efficient approach for upgrading and recycling PET.","PeriodicalId":71,"journal":{"name":"Dalton Transactions","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145133895","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Two sites, two stories: sequence-driven divergence in Cu(II) and Zn(II) binding to CusF","authors":"Michal Pakowski, Aleksandra Hecel","doi":"10.1039/d5dt01770j","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5dt01770j","url":null,"abstract":"Copper homeostasis is a fine balance for bacteria: essential for respiration, yet toxic in excess. While the CusCFBA efflux system exports Cu(I) from Gram-negative cells, little is known about how its periplasmic chaperone, CusF, might respond to Cu(II) under oxidative stress. This study explored whether CusF’s coordination environment is more adaptable than previously assumed, and how histidine spacing influences metal selectivity. We examined two peptides that mimic CusF metal-binding domains: a rare –HHH- motif (Ac-22ANEHHHETMSE32-NH2) and a His/Met-rich binding site (Ac-55TIHHDPIAAVNWPEMTMRFTITPQTKMSE83-NH2). Potentiometry, UV–Vis and CD spectroscopy, ESI-MS, and steady-state fluorescence were used to characterize their Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes. At physiological pH, both peptides form Cu(II) species with a [1Nim, 2N-] donor set. The -HHH- motif peptide stabilizes these complexes more effectively, likely due to earlier amide engagement enabled by its compact histidine triad. Zn(II) binds to the -HHH- motif peptide through three imidazole donors, whereas the His/Met-rich metal binding site shows higher overall Zn(II) affinity despite involving only two imidazoles. Fluorescence reveals metal-induced perturbations near tryptophan in the Ac-55TIHHDPIAAVNWPEMTMRFTITPQTKMSE83-NH₂, with Cu(II) causing stronger quenching and a larger red-shift than Zn(II). Comparison with a calcitermin-derived HxHxH peptide indicates that compact histidine -HHH- clustering better stabilizes Cu(II), whereas spaced histidines favor Zn(II), underscoring how sequence architecture governs metal selectivity.","PeriodicalId":71,"journal":{"name":"Dalton Transactions","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145133469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuan Xu, Jiaxin Liu, Yi Wang, Jianhong Liu, Qianling Zhang
{"title":"Synthesis and Investigation of Cu@Few-Layer Graphene Shell Composites with Exceptional Conductivity and Chemical Stability","authors":"Yuan Xu, Jiaxin Liu, Yi Wang, Jianhong Liu, Qianling Zhang","doi":"10.1039/d5dt01293g","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5dt01293g","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, Cu nanoparticles encapsulated by a few layers of graphene shells (designated as Cu@FLG) were synthesized through a facile pyrolysis process involving CuO and liquid oligoacrylonitrile (LANO). The resulting Cu@FLG composite not only demonstrates excellent electrical conductivity but also exhibits ultrahigh stability against oxidation and corrosion, even when exposed to high temperatures or nitric acid solutions. The remarkable stability is attributed to the compact encapsulation by few layers of graphene shells. The unique Cu@FLG composite shows great potential for applications in the electronic industry due to its low cost, high yield, and exceptional electrical and chemical stability.","PeriodicalId":71,"journal":{"name":"Dalton Transactions","volume":"38 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145133479","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Savvas Chalkidis, Nikolaos Tsoureas, Steven P Nolan, Georgios C Vougioukalakis
{"title":"A straightforward approach to robust thiazolylidene gold complexes: Efficient catalysts for propargylamide cycloisomerizations","authors":"Savvas Chalkidis, Nikolaos Tsoureas, Steven P Nolan, Georgios C Vougioukalakis","doi":"10.1039/d5dt02258d","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5dt02258d","url":null,"abstract":"The straightforward synthesis of new thiazolylidene gold complexes is described. Despite their decreased steric protection, these complexes demonstrate excellent stability and high catalytic activity in the HFIP-assisted cycloisomerization of propargylamides. The synthesis and catalytic activity of a novel, stable thiazolylidene gold alkoxide complex is also reported.","PeriodicalId":71,"journal":{"name":"Dalton Transactions","volume":"88 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145141015","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lara Martinez, David Hunger, Carlos Cruz, Joris van Slageren, Verónica Paredes-García, Pablo Alborés
{"title":"SMM behaviour in a {CoIII4CoII2DyIII2} complex: Co(II)-based thermal barrier and Dy(III) spectator role","authors":"Lara Martinez, David Hunger, Carlos Cruz, Joris van Slageren, Verónica Paredes-García, Pablo Alborés","doi":"10.1039/d5dt01689d","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5dt01689d","url":null,"abstract":"We report the synthesis, structure, and magnetic properties of a novel Co/Dy heterometallic complex, [Co<small><sup>III</sup></small><small><sub>4</sub></small>Co<small><sup>II</sup></small><small><sub>2</sub></small>Dy<small><sup>III</sup></small><small><sub>2</sub></small>(tea)<small><sub>4</sub></small>(CH<small><sub>3</sub></small>COO)<small><sub>4</sub></small>(OH)<small><sub>2</sub></small>(NO<small><sub>3</sub></small>)<small><sub>4</sub></small>]·2H<small><sub>2</sub></small>O (<strong>1</strong>), the first structurally characterized example of a mixed-valent {Co<small><sup>III</sup></small><small><sub>4</sub></small>Co<small><sup>II</sup></small><small><sub>2</sub></small>Dy<small><sup>III</sup></small><small><sub>2</sub></small>} motif. It comprises two butterfly-like {Co<small><sup>III</sup></small><small><sub>2</sub></small>Co<small><sup>II</sup></small>Dy<small><sup>III</sup></small>} units linked by carboxylate and alkoxide bridges. X-ray diffraction shows unique Dy(<small>III</small>) and Co(<small>II</small>) sites, with Dy(<small>III</small>) nine-coordinated and Co(<small>II</small>) in a rhombic tetrahedral geometry. Magnetic data and quantum chemical calculations reveal weak Co(<small>II</small>)–Co(<small>II</small>) antiferromagnetic exchange, negligible Co(<small>II</small>)–Dy(<small>III</small>) interactions, and moderate Co(<small>II</small>) zero-field splitting (<em>D</em> ≈ 12–20 cm<small><sup>−1</sup></small>), which drives single-molecule magnet behavior below 14 K. AC studies indicate multiple tunneling pathways and an Orbach barrier (<em>U</em><small><sub>eff</sub></small> ≈ 65 cm<small><sup>−1</sup></small>) arising from Co(<small>II</small>), while Dy(<small>III</small>) ions remain largely magnetically decoupled.","PeriodicalId":71,"journal":{"name":"Dalton Transactions","volume":"57 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145133886","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}