Transformations of Low-Dimensional Zinc Phosphates to Complex Open-Framework Structures. Part 1: Zero-Dimensional to One-, Two- and Three-Dimensional Structures
Abstract
Zero-dimensional 4-membered zinc phosphate monomers, [C6N2H18][Zn(HPO4)(H2 PO4)2], I, and [C6N4H21][Zn(HPO4)2 (H2PO4)], II, transform under simple reaction conditions to one-, two- and three-dimensional structures. Monomer II, on heating with zinc acetate dihydrate (Zn(OAc)2) in aqueous solution, gives a layered phosphate [C6N4H21][NH4][Zn6 (PO4)4(HPO4)2]H2O, III. A novel three-dimensional structure [C6N4H21]4[Zn7 (PO4)6]3, IV, with channels comprising Zn7O6 clusters is obtained on heating II in water under hydrothermal conditions. The monomer I transforms to a one-dimensional ladder, [C3N2H5][Zn(HPO4)], V, on heating with imidazole and to a three-dimensional structure, [C4N2H12][Zn2(H2O) (PO4)(HPO4)]2, VI, on heating with piperazine under ordinary conditions. I also transforms to a layered zinc phosphate, [C6N2H18][Zn3(H2O) 4(HPO4)4], VII, on heating in water. In addition to the monomer, II, compounds III-VI have been obtained for the first time. The structures formed by the transformations of the monomers also exhibit unique structural features. Thus, in the ladder structure, V, the imidazole molecule is linked to the Zn center similar to the phosphate unit in a typical ladder structure, while in the layered phosphate, III, one-dimensional tubules are linked via ZnO4 tetrahedra and the three-dimensional structure, IV, possesses Zn7O6 clusters. Isolation of several related solids encompassing a variety of architectures through the transformations of zero-dimensional monomeric phosphates demonstrates not only that the 4-membered ring is a basic structural building unit in these open-framework materials, but also sheds light on the building-up process involved in their formation.
Recommended Citation
A. A. Ayi et al., "Transformations of Low-Dimensional Zinc Phosphates to Complex Open-Framework Structures. Part 1: Zero-Dimensional to One-, Two- and Three-Dimensional Structures," Journal of Materials Chemistry, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 1181 - 1191, Royal Society of Chemistry, Feb 2001.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1039/B008286O
Department(s)
Chemistry
Keywords and Phrases
Imidazole; Water; Zinc Phosphate; Aqueous Solution; Article; Chemical Reaction; Chemical Structure; Complex Formation; Synthesis
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0959-9428
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2001 Royal Society of Chemistry, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Feb 2001
