A novel polyoxometalate-templated chiral three-fold interpenetrated metal-organic framework: Synthesis, structure and properties

A novel metal-organic framework (MOF), namely, [Ag3(tptz)3(Mo5O17)](H3O)(H2O)1.5 (1), where tptz = 2,4,6-tri(4-pyridyl)-1,3,5-triazine, has been prepared under hydrothermal condition. Compound 1 is a chiral three-fold interpenetrated 3D MOF, in which the [Mo5O17]4 − anions act as templates, encapsulated in the chiral channels of the 3D framework.

Graphical abstractA novel 3D POM-templated three-fold interpenetrating MOF based on the rigid 2,4,6-tri(4-pyridyl)-1,3,5-triazine ligand has been successfully synthesized, where the optical band gap and the photoluminescent property have also been investigated.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► We synthesized an exceedingly rare case of interpenetrating networks with polyoxometalates as templates. ► We investigated the conductivity of the compound. ► We studied the photoluminescent property of the compound. ► The compound is chiral. ► The [Mo5O17]4 − anion in the compound is rare.