One novel near-infrared ytterbium metal–organic framework based on an unprecedented [Yb6(μ2-OH)2(μ3-OH)6]10 + cluster

• One novel hexanuclear Yb(III) cluster-based 3D MOF
• A rare (3,12)-connected topology
• Strong near-infrared luminescent emission

A novel ytterbium metal–organic framework based on an unprecedented [Yb6(μ2-OH)2(μ3-OH)6]10 + cluster has been obtained and characterized, which shows a rare (3,12)-connected {32.4}2{38.422.524.610.72} topological net and strong near-infrared luminescent emission.

One novel Yb(III) metal–organic framework shows a rare (3,12)-connected net based on 3D [Yb6(μ2-OH)2(μ3-OH)6]10 + cluster and strong near-infrared luminescent emission.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide