Abstract
Abstract In this study, a new Zn coordination polymer (Zn-CP), hereafter, 1Zn, was successfully assembled in a solvothermal system, exhibiting one-dimensional extended chains. 1Zn morphologies were controlled by temperature and surfactants. In addition, the catalytic performance of 1Zn microsized CP was investigated. Knoevenagel condensation after 4 h afforded a conversion of 86%, and a conversion greater than 96% was obtained for 4-chlorobenzaldehyde and 4-bromobenzaldehyde because of their electron-withdrawing ligands. In addition, excellent selectivity was achieved for the degradation (64% conversion) of malachite green in aqueous solution. The microcrystal morphology affected the conversion, and a relative catalytic mechanism was proposed. The developed strategy of shape-controlled assembled CPs will certainly enhance new potential applications of micro-CPs.
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