Hydrothermal synthesis and structural characterization of a new inorganic–organic hybrid compound with photocatalytic activity based on Keggin-type polyanion and cadmium-1, 2, 4-triazolate units

A new inorganic–organic hybrid compound constructed from Keggin-type polyoxometalate and cadmium-organic units, namely, [Cd(Htrz)3]2[SiW12O40]·2H2O (1), [Htrz = 1-H-1,2,4-triazole], has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR, TG, and UV–vis absorption spectra. In compound 1, each [SiW12O40]4 − cluster is modified by six [Cd(Htrz)3]2 + metal–organic fragments, meanwhile, each [Cd(Htrz)3]2 + also connects with three [SiW12O40]4 − to built up a binodal (3,6)-connected 2D planar network with the (43)2(46·66·83)-kgd topology. Interestingly, [SiW12O40]4 − cluster exhibits a rare coordination mode acting as a hexadentate ligand, in which all of the six terminal oxygen atoms in the equatorial plane are synchronously participated in coordination. The diffuse reflectivity spectrum shows it can be regarded as a wide gap semiconductor. Moreover, the photocatalytic performance shows good photocatalytic activity for the degradation of Rhodamine B.

Graphical abstractCompound 1 constructed from Keggin-type polyoxometalate and cadmium-organic units, exhibits a binodal (3, 6)-connected 2D planar network with the (43)2(46·66·83)-kgd topology. The diffuse reflectivity spectrum shows 1 can be regarded as a wide gap semiconductor. The photocatalysis and electrochemical properties have been also investigated.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Compound 1 exhibits a binodal (3,6)-connected 2D planar framework. ► [SiW12O40]4 − furnishes the six terminal oxygen atoms in the equatorial plane to coordinate. ► 1 can be regarded as a wide gap semiconductor. ► 1 shows outstanding photocatalytic activity for the degradation of Rhodamine B.