Supramolecular metal-organic frameworks that display high homogeneous and heterogeneous photocatalytic activity for H2 production

Jia Tian, Zi Yue Xu, Dan Wei Zhang, Hui Wang, Song Hai Xie, Da Wen Xu, Yuan Hang Ren, Hao Wang*, Yi Liu, Zhan Ting Li

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Abstract

Self-assembly has a unique presence when it comes to creating complicated, ordered supramolecular architectures from simple components under mild conditions. Here, we describe a self-assembly strategy for the generation of the first homogeneous supramolecular metal-organic framework (SMOF-1) in water at room temperature from a hexaarmed [Ru(bpy) 3 ] 2+ -based precursor and cucurbit[8]uril (CB[8]). The solution-phase periodicity of this cubic transition metal-cored supramolecular organic framework (MSOF) is confirmed by small-angle X-ray scattering and diffraction experiments, which, as supported by TEM imaging, is commensurate with the periodicity in the solid state. We further demonstrate that SMOF-1 adsorbs anionic Wellsâ 'Dawson-type polyoxometalates (WD-POMs) in a one-cage-one-guest manner to give WD-POM@SMOF-1 hybrid assemblies. Upon visible-light (500 nm) irradiation, such hybrids enable fast multi-electron injection from photosensitive [Ru(bpy) 3 ] 2+ units to redox-active WD-POM units, leading to efficient hydrogen production in aqueous media and in organic media. The demonstrated strategy opens the door for the development of new classes of liquid-phase and solid-phase ordered porous materials.

Original languageEnglish
Article number11580 (2016)
Number of pages9
JournalNature Communications
Volume7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 May 2016

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