The ability to systematically design and rationally synthesize innovative 1D and 2D materials is highly desirable because a material's molecular dimensionality plays a critical role in defining its unique properties.  Employment of double-hinged di-1,2,4-triazoles has led to the reticular synthesis of a series of copper and silver 1D metal-organic nanotubes (MONTs) and 2D metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).  The di-triazole ligands adopt a syn conformation between rigid metal chains while the anion choice determines whether MONTs or 2D MOFs are formed.  In addition, the pore size of the MONTs and MOFs can be adjusted by changing the central portion of the double-hinged ligand, allowing for a general reticular synthesis of these low dimensionality materials.  The structural, spectroscopic, and adsorption properties of these novel materials will be presented.

Reticular synthesis of 1D MONTs and 2D MOFs utilizing double-hinged ligands

248th National Meeting (2014)

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