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Constructing a Redox-Active Cu(I)-Pyridyltriazine Framework for Catalytic Photoreduction of Nitrobenzenes and Carboxylic Cyclization of Alkynol with CO2

Zhang T., Si C., Guo K. et al. · Inorganic Chemistry · 2022 · 20657-20665

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3synthesis routes
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47results
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Application RelevanceSupport assessment: High

Cu(I)-TPT shows high photocatalytic nitrobenzene-to-aniline activity and recyclability under 365 nm irradiation.

Caveat: Application results are included as context; the database's conductive-MOF transport value should use the separate electrical_transport rows.

p005 / 20661 · Photocatalysis Reduction of Nitroaromatic Compounds · Table 1 and Figures S9-S14 · Linked to 4 structured results

CaveatSupport assessment: High

The highest reported conductivity, 2 x 10^-7 S cm-1, is not a dark pristine-framework value; it is measured under xenon irradiation in the presence of ethanol sacrificial electron donor.

Caveat: Two-probe tablet geometry with silver paste contacts; contact resistance may contribute.

p004 / 20660 · Characterizations · Figure 4f · Linked to 3 structured results

Phase AssignmentSupport assessment: High

The framework contains Cu(I), with the Cu(II) precursor reduced during synthesis.

Caveat: Based on reported XPS peak positions and absence of Cu2+ satellite peaks.

p002 / 20658 · Synthesis and Crystal Structure · Figure 1 · Linked to 3 structured results

Phase AssignmentSupport assessment: High

Cu(I)-TPT is a monoclinic C2/c Cu(I)-cyanide-TPT framework where 1D Cu-CN chains are linked by TPT into 2D sheets and stacked into a porous 3D supramolecular structure.

Caveat: CIF file was not provided locally, but main text and SI crystallographic tables are available.

p002-p003 / 20658-20659 · Synthesis and Crystal Structure · Figure 2; Tables S1-S2 · Linked to 4 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: Medium

Exposed basic nitrogen positions on TPT enhance CO2 adsorption, as supported by CO2-TPD peaks at 334 and 460 C.

Caveat: No BET surface area, pore size distribution, or CO2 uptake capacity is reported in the available text.

p003 / 20659 · Characterizations · Figure S6 · Linked to 2 structured results

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: Medium

Electronic transport is attributed to continuous Cu(I)-CN coordination chains, d-pi conjugation between Cu(I) and CN, and pi-pi stacking between TPT moieties.

Caveat: Mechanistic attribution is supported by structural and computational evidence but only low absolute conductivity is measured.

p004 / 20660 · Characterizations · Figures 4-5 · Linked to 4 structured results

Material identities

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MaterialCompositionStructure contextSource
Cu(I)-TPT[Cu3(TPT)(CN)3.2CH3CN]; empirical crystal formula C25H18Cu3N11Cu(I) ions in 1D -Cu(I)-CN- chains; Cu(II) precursor reduced during synthesis · 2,4,6-tri(4-pyridyl)-1,3,5-triazine (TPT); in situ generated cyanide groups2D · PristineMonoclinic C2/c redox-active MOF; 1D Cu(I)-CN chains connected by TPT into 2D sheets, stacked by pi-pi interactions into a porous 3D assembly.p002 / 20658 · Results and Discussion - Synthesis and Crystal Structure · Figure 2
Cu(I)-TPT computational modelCu(I)-TPT modelCu(I) sites in calculated Cu-CN-Cu chains · TPT and cyanide ligands2D · Model SystemDensity-of-states and differential-charge-density model used to rationalise electron transport along Cu-CN-Cu chains.p004 / 20660 · Results and Discussion · Figure 5

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Methanol-exchanged and vacuum-activated Cu(I)-TPTresearch_0421__mat__mat_cu_i_tptPowder · Target Sample · Pristine FrameworkCu(I)-TPT soaked in methanol for 48 h, then heated and dried at 150 C under high vacuum to remove guest acetonitrile before catalysis.p003 / 20659 · Results and Discussion - Synthesis and Crystal Structure
As-synthesised Cu(I)-TPT catalyst powderresearch_0421__mat__mat_cu_i_tptPowder · Target Sample · Pristine FrameworkAs-synthesised Cu(I)-TPT used as heterogeneous photocatalyst and CO2 cyclisation catalyst.p005 / 20661 · Photocatalysis Reduction of Nitroaromatic Compounds · Table 1
As-synthesised Cu(I)-TPT orange rhombus single crystalsresearch_0421__mat__mat_cu_i_tptSingle Crystal · Target Sample · Pristine FrameworkSolvothermal product washed with distilled water and acetonitrile after cooling to room temperature.p007 / 20663 · Experimental Section - Preparation of Cu(I)-TPT
Cu(I)-TPT coated ITO photoelectrochemical electroderesearch_0421__mat__mat_cu_i_tptElectrode · Target Sample · CompositeCu(I)-TPT dispersion in ethanol/water mixed with Nafion and drop-cast on precleaned ITO.ITO conductive electrodeS5 · 1.2.3 Photo-electrochemistry property test · Figure 4c-e
Cu(I)-TPT DFT modelresearch_0421__mat__mat_cu_i_tpt_modelModel · Model System · ModelComputational model for DOS and differential charge density.p004 / 20660 · Results and Discussion · Figure 5
Cu(I)-TPT tablet for I-V conductivityresearch_0421__mat__mat_cu_i_tptPellet · Target Sample · Pristine FrameworkCrystal ground with agate mortar and pressed/prepared as tablet with gold-wire/silver-paste two-probe contacts.glass substrate during irradiated ethanol-assisted test · tablet thickness 0.6 mm; inner diameter 5 mmp007 / 20663 · Experimental Section - Electronic Conductivity Measurement · Figure 4f and Figure S8
TPT ligand controlresearch_0421__mat__mat_cu_i_tptPowder · Pristine Control · ModelFree TPT ligand used as optical/electrochemical/catalytic comparison.p003 / 20659 · Characterizations · Figure 4d-e and Figure S7