The effects of molecular configuration on the photochromism and decolorization of two bipyridinium-based coordination polymers

  • Xiao Dong Yang
  • , Cheng Chen
  • , Ya Jun Zhang
  • , Li Xuan Cai
  • , Jie Zhang*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Two layer-like coordination polymers, {[Cd(Bpyen)0.5(m-BDC)(H2O)Br]·4H2O}(1) and {[Cd(Bpyen)0.5(o-BDC)Br]·H2O}(2), have been solvothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. The two compounds own common rapid photochromic response but different decolorization behaviors. The photoproduct of compound 2 is more stable in air. The relationship between structure and photoresponsive behavior has been studied in detail.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)122-125
Number of pages4
JournalInorganic Chemistry Communications
Volume60
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Oct 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • (6,3) topology
  • Bipyridinium
  • Cadmium(II) complex
  • Decolorization
  • Photochromism
  • Single crystal

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