A multifunctional three-dimensional uninodal eight-connected metal–organic framework based on pentanuclear cadmium subunits: New topology, fluorescent and NLO properties

A new three-dimensional uninodal eight-connected metal–organic framework (MOF) based on pentanuclear cadmium subunits has been synthesized and characterized. To our knowledge, this is the first example of MOFs with the eight-connected 34414510 topology. The framework exhibits high thermal stability until 300 °C confirmed by thermogravimetric analysis and has a potential application as a multifunctional material with fluorescent and nonlinear optical (NLO) properties.

Graphical abstractA new three-dimensional uninodal eight-connected MOF based on pentanuclear cadmium subunits has been synthesized, which is the first example of MOFs with the 34414510 topology. The framework has a potential application as a multifunctional material with fluorescent and NLO properties.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► A new 3D uninodal MOF based on pentanuclear cadmium subunits has been synthesized. ► It's the first example of MOFs with the eight-connected 34414510 topology. ► It has a potential application as a multifunctional material with fluorescent and NLO properties.