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- The solvothermal reaction of CuSO·5HO with a chiral -pempH ligand produces a metastable intermediate compound (1) in a 6:1 molar ratio.
- Compound 1 features a unique 3D open-framework structure with copper cluster nodes and sulfate linkages, which can then transform into a more stable layered compound (2).
- The study also examined the photothermal effects of both compounds, indicating potential applications in thermal energy management.
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The solvothermal reaction of CuSO·5HO and a chiral -pempH ligand (molar ratio 6 : 1) first forms the metastable intermediate [Cu(OH)(-pempH)(SO)(HO)]·35HO (1), followed by the formation of the stable phase [Cu(OH)(-pempH)(SO)(HO)]·HO (2). Compound 1 displays a novel 3D open-framework structure containing Cu cluster nodes and sulfate links, which can be converted to the layered compound 2. We also investigated the photothermal effects of both compounds.
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