Recent advances on metal-organic framework-based electrochemical sensors for determination of organic small molecules.

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are an extraordinarily versatile class of porous materials renowned for their intricate three-dimensional skeletal architectures and exceptional chemical properties. These extraordinary attributes have pushed MOFs into the vanguard of diverse disciplines such as microporous conduction, catalysis, separation, biomedical engineering, and electrochemical sensing. The focus of this review is to offer a comprehensive summary of recent advancements in designing MOF-based electrochemical sensors for detecting organic small molecules.

Hydrogen-bond organic-framework-based electrochemical sensor for highly sensitive determination of trace cadmium ions in environmental and e-cigarette samples.

Background: The heavy metal ion Cd is acutely toxic, and excessive concentrations can have adverse effects on human production and life, and even lead to significant public health risks and environmental impacts. There are several mature non-electrochemical methods for heavy metal detection, but these methods are characterized by high cost, which makes it difficult to be applied to the field for timely detection. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare a new electrochemical sensor that is environmentally friendly and capable of detecting Cd in the environment quickly, easily and sensitively.

Preparation, Structures, Photoluminescence and Semiconductive Properties of Two Novel Lanthanide Mercury Materials with a 3-D Framework Structure.

Two novel lanthanide mercury materials, [Gd(IA)3(H3O)2Hg3Br6]n·2nCl (1) and [La(IA)3(H3O)2Hg3Br6]n·2nCl (2) (IA = isonicotinic anion), have been prepared under solvothermal conditions and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction techniques. They are isomorphic and characterized by a three-dimensional (3-D) framework structure. The lanthanide ions are bound by eight oxygen atoms to exhibit a square antiprismatic geometry.

ZIF-67 based CoS self-assembled on graphitic carbon nitride microtubular for sensitive electrochemical detection of paraquat in fruits.

Paraquat (PQ) is a widely used and harmful herbicide that must be detected in the environment. This study reports a novel composite (CoS-GCN) prepared by assembling cobalt disulfide (CoS) derived from metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) on graphitic carbon nitride (GCN). An electrochemical sensor (CoS-GCN/ glassy carbon electrode (GCE)) was successfully prepared by modifying CoS-GCN onto a GCE to sensitively detect PQ.

Magnetic, Photoluminescent and Semiconductor Properties of a 4f-5d Bromide Compound.

A novel 4f-5d material (HgDy6Br12)Hg8Br24 (1) is prepared by hydrothermal reactions and structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 is characterized by a two-dimensional (2D) layered structure. A photoluminescence measurement with solid-state samples shows that this compound exhibits a strong emission in the blue region.

Crystal Structure and Photophysical Properties of a Novel Dy-Hg Isonicotinic Acid Compound with One-Dimensional Chain-Like Cations.

A novel Dy-Hg compound [Dy(HIA)3(H2O)2]2n·2nHgCl4·nHgCl5·nH3O·3nH2O (1; HIA = isonicotinic acid) was prepared through a hydrothermal reaction and characterized by X-ray diffraction. The compound crystallizes in the space group of C2/c of the monoclinic system. The crystal structure of compound 1 has one-dimensional (1-D) chain-like cations.

Crystal structure and photophysical properties of a novel polyoxomolybdate porphyrin.

A novel polyoxomolybdate with a diprotonated porphyrin as counter-cation, namely, 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)-21H,22H,23H,24H-porphine(2+) hexamolybdate(VI) pentahydrate, (CHNO)[MoO]·5HO or (HTCPP)[MoO]·5HO, I, was prepared via the hydrothermal reaction of MoCl, 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)-21H,23H-porphine (TCPP) and distilled water. The crystal structure of hydrated polyoxometalate (POM) salt I was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The compound is characterized by an isolated (zero-dimensional, 0D) structure, because it cannot extend via covalent bonds.

A one-dimensional manganese(III)-porphyrin coordination polymer: crystal structure and photophysical properties.

A novel manganese(III)-porphyrin complex, namely, catena-poly[[chloridomanganese(III)]-μ-5,10,15,20-tetrakis(pyridin-3-yl)-21H,23H-porphinato(2-)-κN,N,N,N:N], [MnCl(CHN)], 1, was prepared by the hydrothermal reaction of manganese chloride with 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(pyridin-3-yl)-21H,23H-porphine. The crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The porphyrin macrocycle exhibits a saddle-like distortion geometry.

MiRNAs and LncRNAs: Dual Roles in TGF-β Signaling-Regulated Metastasis in Lung Cancer.

Lung cancer is one of the most malignant cancers around the world, with high morbidity and mortality. Metastasis is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths and treatment failure. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), two groups of small non-coding RNAs (nc-RNAs), are confirmed to be lung cancer oncogenes or suppressors.

Structure and photophysical and electrochemical properties of a copper porphyrin complex with a three-dimensional framework.

Porphyrins and metalloporphyrins can generally show attractive structural motifs and interesting properties. A new copper porphyrin, namely poly[[μ-chlorido-[μ-5,10,15,20-tetrakis(pyridin-4-yl)-21H,23H-porphine]tricopper(I)] [aquadichloridocopper(II)]], {[Cu(CHN)Cl][CuCl(HO)]} (1), was synthesized by the self-assembly of copper chloride with 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(pyridin-4-yl)-21H,23H-porphine under solvothermal conditions. The structure of this copper porphyrin was characterized by single-crystal X-ray crystallography and elemental analysis.

Synthesis, Structure, Photoluminescence, Energy Transfer Mechanism and Band Gap of a Terbium-Mercury Complex with a 3-D Framework.

A novel terbium-mercury compound [Tb(IA)3(H2O)2(Hg2Cl4)]n·nHgCl2·nH2O (1, HIA = isonicotinic acid) was prepared via a hydrothermal reaction and structurally characterized through single-crystal X-ray diffraction technique. This compound is characterized by a three-dimensional (3-D) framework. Photoluminescence experiments with solid-state samples uncovered that this compound can show yellow light emission with the emission peaks at 490, 545, 586 and 621 nm, respectively.

Series of Lanthanide-Mercury Compounds with Three-Dimensional Structures: Rational Preparation, Structures and Properties.

Three novel Ln-Hg complexes [Ln(HO)(μ-IA)HgBr] (Ln = Pr (1), Nd (2), and Er (3); HIA is isonicotinic acid) are synthesized and characterized. They feature three-dimensional (3-D) motifs. Solid-state UV/vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy found that their band gaps are 4.

Preparation, Structure, Photoluminescent and Semiconductive Properties, and Theoretical Calculation of a Novel Cadmium Complex with Mixed Ligands.

A novel cadmium complex with mixed ligands [Cd(2,2'-biim)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)(ClO4)] (ClO4)n (1) (2,2'-biim = 2,2'-biimidazole; 4,4'-bipy = 4,4'-bipyridine) has been synthesized through hydrothermal reaction and its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction technique. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses revealed that complex 1 crystallizes in the space group Pna21 of the orthorhombic system and exhibits a one-dimensional zigzag chain structure consisting of [Cd(2,2'-biim)(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)(ClO4)]n n+ cationic chains and isolated ClO4 - anions. Powder photoluminescent characterization reveals that complex 1 has an emission in the green region of the spectrum.

In Situ Preparation, Structure, Photoluminescence and Theoretical Study of an Unusual Bismuth Complex.

A novel bismuth photoluminescent material, (N,N'-dimethyl-2,2'-bipy)2(Bi2Cl10) · 2H2O (1) (bipy = bipyridine), with the N,N'-dimethyl-2,2'-bipy2+ moiety obtained in situ, has been synthesized under solvothermal conditions and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 is characterized by an isolated structure, consisting of N,N'-dimethyl- 2,2'-bipy2+ cations, Bi2Cl10 4- anions and lattice water molecules. Photoluminescence experiments with solidstate samples discover that compound 1 exhibits a strong emission in the green region.

Photoluminescence, semiconductive properties and theoretical calculation of a novel bismuth biimidazole compound.

A novel bismuth biimidazole compound, [(BiCl )-(μ -Cl) -(BiCl )][(CH ) -2,2'-biimidazole] (1) with the (CH ) -2,2'-biimidazole moiety generated in situ, was successfully prepared under hydrothermal conditions and structurally characterized using a single-crystal X-ray diffraction technique. Compound 1 is characteristic of an isolated structure, consisting of [(BiCl )-(μ -Cl) -(BiCl )] and (CH ) -2,2'-biimidazole moieties. Solid-state photoluminescence measurement reveals that it shows a strong emission in the blue region.

Photophysical and electrochemical properties of a dysprosium-zinc tetra(4-sulfonatophenyl)porphyrin complex.

A dysprosium-zinc porphyrin, [DyZn(TPPS)H3O]n (1) (TPPS = tetra(4-sulfonatophenyl)porphyrin), was prepared through solvothermal reactions and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses. Complex 1 features a three-dimensional (3-D) porous open framework that is thermally stable up to 400 °C. Complex 1 displays a void space of 215 Å(3), occupying 9.

X-Ray crystal structure of [HSm{V(IV)O(TPPS)}]n and encapsulation of nitrogen molecules in 1-D channels.

The crystal structure of an N(2)-encapusulated MOF, which is stable under open-air conditions at ambient temperature, was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction at 123 K. The crystal MOF of [HSm{V(IV)O(TPPS)}](n) designed to have 1-D channels periodically constricted by porphyrins planes adsorbed N(2) at 77 K. The adsorbed N(2) molecules remained in the 1-D channels even after warming to ambient temperature.

Synthesis, crystal structure and photoluminescence of a novel zinc-isonicotinic Acid complex.

A novel zinc-isonicotinic acid complex [Zn(Hini)(Ini)Cl]n (1) (Hini = isonicotinic acid; Ini = deprotoned isonicotinic acid) has been synthesized via a hydrothermal reaction and structurally characterized by a single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 crystallizes in the space group P21/c of the monoclinic system with four formula units in a cell: a = 7.654(4), b = 13.

In Situ Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Fluorescence of Zn(C5H4NCO2H)2(H2O)2 • 2Cl.

Zn(C5H4NCO2H)2(H2O)2 • 2Cl (1) has been synthesized in situ via hydrothermal reaction and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 6.342(2), b = 10.

Two nd-zn and sm-zn isonicotinic/nicotinic Acid complexes.

The 4f-3d heterometallic complexes [Nd(L)3(H2O)2]2(ZnCl4)3n • 4nH2O (1) (L = isonicotinic acid) and [Sm(L')3(H2O)2]2(ZnCl4)n • 2nH2O (2) (L' = nicotinic acid) have been obtained by hydrothermal reactions and structurally characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffractions. Both complexes feature an infinite 1-D polycationic chain-like structure. Photoluminescent investigations reveal that both complexes display totally different emissions.

[Study on correlation between the pathological changes under arthroscopy and the cytokine levels in the knee osteoarthritis of the Blood Stasis type].

Objective: To explore the correlation between cytokine levels and the pathological changes under arthroscopy in knee osteoarthritis of Blood Stasis type.

Methods: From 2009.2 to 2010.

Poly[mu2-4,4'-bipyridine-di-mu2-bromido-cadmium(II)], with novel colour-tunable fluorescence.

The title inorganic-organic hybrid complex, [CdBr2(C(10)H(8)N(2))]n, features two-dimensional [CdBr2(4,4'-bipy)]n (4,4'-bipy is 4,4'-bipyridine) neutral networks, based on the octahedral Cd atom coordinated by four mu2-Br and two mu2-4,4'-bipy at trans positions, yielding a CdBr(4)N(2) octahedron. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system (Cmmm). All the crystallographically independent atoms are on special positions, namely Cd on mmm, Br on mm, N on mm2, and C on sites of symmetry m or mm2.