Adsorption/desorption of H2O and phase transition in crystals of cobalt(II) bis(tolylterpyridine) nitrate

Joe Otsuki, Yusaku Kobayashi, Takumi Torisawa, Tomoo Furuhashi, Yoshinao Shinozaki, Kosuke Sugawa, Yoshiyuki Kojima, Hiroki Yoshikawa, Arata Tsukamoto, Makoto Tadokoro

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Abstract

This study reports on the multiresponsive behavior of Co(II) bis(tolylterpyridine) nitrate crystals. Each crystal contains a single Co(II) complex and can accommodate up to 4 H2O molecules per asymmetric unit. In its fully hydrated form, the crystal contains planar hexameric hydrogen-bonded H2O clusters. The adsorption and desorption of H2O occur reversibly with changes in humidity, despite the absence of extended H2O channels. Furthermore, the crystals exhibit a crystal-to-crystal thermal phase transition. The structural studies reveal the dynamic nature of these crystals, which contribute to their multiresponsive behavior.

Original languageEnglish
Article numberupae180
JournalChemistry Letters
Volume53
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2024

Keywords

  • crystals
  • desorption
  • phase transition

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