Redox-Controlled Self-Assembly of Vanadium-Seamed Hexameric Pyrogallol[4]Arene Nanocapsules

Xiangquan Hu, Wenjuan Tian, Yuan Jiao, Steven P. Kelley, Ping Wang, Scott J. Dalgarno, David A. Atwood, Sisi Feng, Jerry L. Atwood

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Abstract

Here we report the controlled self-assembly of vanadium-seamed metal-organic nanocapsules with specific metal oxidation state distributions. Three supramolecular assemblies composed of the same numbers of components including 24 metal centers and six pyrogallol[4]arene ligands were constructed: a VIII24L6 capsule, a mixed-valence VIII18VIV6L6 capsule, and a VIV24L6 capsule. Crystallographic studies of the new capsules reveal their remarkable structural complexity and geometries, while marked differences in metal oxidation state distribution greatly affect the photoelectric conversion properties of these assemblies. This work therefore represents a significant step forward in the construction of intricate metal-organic architectures with tailored structure and functionality.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)20375-20380
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume145
Issue number37
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 20 2023

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Funding

We thank the U.S. National Science Foundation for support of this work (1825352). Research project supported by Shanxi Scholarship Council of China (2023-004).

FundersFunder number
National Science Foundation (NSF)1825352
Shanxi Scholarship Council of China2023-004

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Catalysis
    • General Chemistry
    • Biochemistry
    • Colloid and Surface Chemistry

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