A multifunctional three-fold interpenetrated coordination polymer showing excellent luminescent sensing for Cr(VI)/ Fe(III) and photocatalytic properties

Abstract

A three-fold interpenetrated coordination polymer [Cd2(L)(bibp)3]n (1) (H4L = 5,5′-(1,4-phenylenebis(methoxy))diisophthalic acid, bibp = 4,4'-bis(imidazolyl)biphenyl) has been rationally constructed, successfully solvothermally synthesized and fully characterized. Complex 1 shows a 3D three-fold interpenetrated novel topological framework with the point symbol (4. 69)2(42. 62. 7. 8), and represents a variety of potential applications. Luminescence studies demonstrate that 1 has high selectivity and sensitivity for pollutant Cr(VI) (CrO42- and Cr2O72-) anion and Fe(III) cation; Photocatalytic studies show that 1 exhibits great degradation activity of three organic dyes (methylene blue (MB), Rhodamine B (RhB) and MalachiteGreen oxalate (MGO)). Furthermore, the possible mechanisms of the luminescent quench and photocatalytic properties have been deduced.