The current landscape of chiral covalent organic frameworks(COFs)predominantly centered on constructing asymmetric molecular-scale chirality,often introducing an inherent contradiction to the COF symmetry and limiting...The current landscape of chiral covalent organic frameworks(COFs)predominantly centered on constructing asymmetric molecular-scale chirality,often introducing an inherent contradiction to the COF symmetry and limiting diversity.Herein,we overcome these challenges by achieving chiral transfer between one-dimensional(1D)imine linear polymers(LPs)and two-dimensional(2D)networkβ-ketoenamine COFs composed of achiral monomers.We successfully synthesize several 1D imine LPs with mesoscopic helical chirality,comprising achiral C2-symmetric terephthalaldehyde and diamine linkers in a chiral supramolecular transcription system.Leveraging the irreversible tautomerism mechanism within the linker replacement approach,terephthalaldehyde(TPA)units in these helical 1D LPs are substituted with C3-symmetric 1,3,5-triformylphloroglucinol(TP),yielding the corresponding 2D networkβ-ketoenamine COFs.Crystallinity and helicity of the resultantβ-ketoenamine COFs intimately hinge on reaction conditions,including the aldehyde stoichiometry of Tp and TPA,as well as the quantity and concentration of the catalyst employed.Under optimized conditions,the nucleation and growth were precisely governed,achieving a harmonious equilibrium of crystallinity and helicity within the generated 2D networkβ-ketoenamine COFs,even with covalent bond rupture,recombination,and topological transition(from[C2+C2]to[C3+C2]).Impressively,the ground state chirality inherent to helical 1D LPs seamlessly transfers to helical 2D networkβ-ketoenamine COFs.This study not only offers new perspectives on the development of chiral functional COFs,but also provides fresh insights into the precise control of COFs'microscopic morphology.展开更多
Chiral structures not only exist in nature widely,they also emerge in artificial systems,attracting myriad attentions due to their excellent mechanical,optical,electrical,and magnetic properties.Self-assembly of chira...Chiral structures not only exist in nature widely,they also emerge in artificial systems,attracting myriad attentions due to their excellent mechanical,optical,electrical,and magnetic properties.Self-assembly of chiral block copolymers(BCPs*),where at least one block consists of chiral centers,represents a facile strategy to form helical/spiral/network structures with a controlled chirality.Usually,morphological chirality of BCP*assemblies was closely associated with molecular and conformational chirality of the chiral block.Generally,chiral assemblies arose from molecular chirality of BCPs*,transferring up in the assembly process and dictated the chirality at a higher hierarchical level.In contrast,notwithstanding similar assemblies could be observed from achiral BCPs under certain conditions,both left-and right-handed ones were usually observed simultaneously without a preference.Moreover,unique feature of BCPs*to access to controllable chiral assemblies affords an opportunity to prepare advanced functional materials.Herein,we dedicated a review on assembly of BCPs*into chiral assemblies in bulk/films,selective solvents,and confined spaces.The chiral transfer process in these assembly scenarios were discussed and highlighted as a key contributor to morphological chirality.Functionalities and representative applications of BCP*assemblies were also described,followed by present challenges and future prospects of BCP*self-assembly.展开更多
The efficient catalytic systems generated in situ from RuCl2(PPh3)3 and chiral ligands N,N-bis[2-(di-o-tolylphosphino)-benzyl]cyclohexane-1,2-diamine(2) were employed for asymmetric transfer hydrogenation of aro...The efficient catalytic systems generated in situ from RuCl2(PPh3)3 and chiral ligands N,N-bis[2-(di-o-tolylphosphino)-benzyl]cyclohexane-1,2-diamine(2) were employed for asymmetric transfer hydrogenation of aromatic ketones, giving the corresponding optically active alcohols with high activities(up to 99% conversion) and excellent enantioselectivities(up to 96% e.e.) under mild conditions. The chiral ruthenium(Ⅱ) complex (R,R)-3 has been prepared and characterized by NMR and X-ray crystallography.展开更多
The efficient chiral Ru 3(CO) 12 systems were prepared in situ from Ru 3(CO) 12 and various chiral diimino-or diamino-diphosphine tetradentate ligands. The systems have been used for the asymmetric transfer hy...The efficient chiral Ru 3(CO) 12 systems were prepared in situ from Ru 3(CO) 12 and various chiral diimino-or diamino-diphosphine tetradentate ligands. The systems have been used for the asymmetric transfer hydrogenation of propiophenone in 2-propanol, leading to 1-phenyl-1-propanol in a 98% yield and 96% e.e. The IR study suggests that the carbonyl hydride anion [HRu 3(CO) 11]- most probably exists as a principal species under the reaction conditions. The high chiral efficiency may be due to the synergetic effect produced by the neighboring ruthenium atoms and a special chiral micro-environment involving the polydentate ligand and the Ru 3 framework.展开更多
The widespread precatalyst (prepared in-situ or ex-situ) (arene) RuTsDPEN advocated for highly effectual asymmetric transfer hydrogenation (ATH) reactions with 2-propanol as hydrogen donor at ambient conditions, is pr...The widespread precatalyst (prepared in-situ or ex-situ) (arene) RuTsDPEN advocated for highly effectual asymmetric transfer hydrogenation (ATH) reactions with 2-propanol as hydrogen donor at ambient conditions, is proven to be unstable under the strong reducing conditions prevailing in the reaction mixtures (blend of alcohol and a base such as KOH). We assert that the true catalysts are the ruthenium metal nanoclusters formed swiftly under the reducing conditions of these systems. The TsDPEN ligand plays a critical role in the generation and formatting of the active catalyst including wreaking chiral properties to the so formed catalytic nanoparticles. Kinetic measurements, NMR, UV-visible spectroscopy, circular dichroism (CD) and TEM analyses corroborate this argument.展开更多
Interaction between heterogeneous,nanometer-sized building blocks(NSBBs)is fascinating from viewpoints of both structures and functions.We report the co-assembly of fullerene C_(60) and a chiral silver nanocluster(Ag_...Interaction between heterogeneous,nanometer-sized building blocks(NSBBs)is fascinating from viewpoints of both structures and functions.We report the co-assembly of fullerene C_(60) and a chiral silver nanocluster(Ag_(6)),which yields C_(60) nanoarchitecture decorated with a small amount of Ag_(6).While Ag_(6) exhibits circular dichroism(CD)signal mainly in the ultraviolet(UV)region,the signal of the C_(60)-Ag_(6) hybrid extends to visible region(over 700 nm).Up to five pairs of CD signals were distinguished,which match well with the absorption of the C_(60) crystal.The successful chirality transfer from the guest of Ag_(6) to C_(60)-dominated supramolecular system indicates that the“sergeants and soldiers”effect is valid in architectonics of NSBBs.In addition,the doping of Ag_(6) leads to pronounced nonlinear optical response,paving a new way for the development of chiral optical materials.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U20A20257 and 52102295)the National key research and development program(No.2022YFB3805803)。
文摘The current landscape of chiral covalent organic frameworks(COFs)predominantly centered on constructing asymmetric molecular-scale chirality,often introducing an inherent contradiction to the COF symmetry and limiting diversity.Herein,we overcome these challenges by achieving chiral transfer between one-dimensional(1D)imine linear polymers(LPs)and two-dimensional(2D)networkβ-ketoenamine COFs composed of achiral monomers.We successfully synthesize several 1D imine LPs with mesoscopic helical chirality,comprising achiral C2-symmetric terephthalaldehyde and diamine linkers in a chiral supramolecular transcription system.Leveraging the irreversible tautomerism mechanism within the linker replacement approach,terephthalaldehyde(TPA)units in these helical 1D LPs are substituted with C3-symmetric 1,3,5-triformylphloroglucinol(TP),yielding the corresponding 2D networkβ-ketoenamine COFs.Crystallinity and helicity of the resultantβ-ketoenamine COFs intimately hinge on reaction conditions,including the aldehyde stoichiometry of Tp and TPA,as well as the quantity and concentration of the catalyst employed.Under optimized conditions,the nucleation and growth were precisely governed,achieving a harmonious equilibrium of crystallinity and helicity within the generated 2D networkβ-ketoenamine COFs,even with covalent bond rupture,recombination,and topological transition(from[C2+C2]to[C3+C2]).Impressively,the ground state chirality inherent to helical 1D LPs seamlessly transfers to helical 2D networkβ-ketoenamine COFs.This study not only offers new perspectives on the development of chiral functional COFs,but also provides fresh insights into the precise control of COFs'microscopic morphology.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:51903098Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Grant/Award Number:2019kfyXJJS077。
文摘Chiral structures not only exist in nature widely,they also emerge in artificial systems,attracting myriad attentions due to their excellent mechanical,optical,electrical,and magnetic properties.Self-assembly of chiral block copolymers(BCPs*),where at least one block consists of chiral centers,represents a facile strategy to form helical/spiral/network structures with a controlled chirality.Usually,morphological chirality of BCP*assemblies was closely associated with molecular and conformational chirality of the chiral block.Generally,chiral assemblies arose from molecular chirality of BCPs*,transferring up in the assembly process and dictated the chirality at a higher hierarchical level.In contrast,notwithstanding similar assemblies could be observed from achiral BCPs under certain conditions,both left-and right-handed ones were usually observed simultaneously without a preference.Moreover,unique feature of BCPs*to access to controllable chiral assemblies affords an opportunity to prepare advanced functional materials.Herein,we dedicated a review on assembly of BCPs*into chiral assemblies in bulk/films,selective solvents,and confined spaces.The chiral transfer process in these assembly scenarios were discussed and highlighted as a key contributor to morphological chirality.Functionalities and representative applications of BCP*assemblies were also described,followed by present challenges and future prospects of BCP*self-assembly.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.2042300220703034)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(No.2008J0235)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Province of China(No. 0991016)
文摘The efficient catalytic systems generated in situ from RuCl2(PPh3)3 and chiral ligands N,N-bis[2-(di-o-tolylphosphino)-benzyl]cyclohexane-1,2-diamine(2) were employed for asymmetric transfer hydrogenation of aromatic ketones, giving the corresponding optically active alcohols with high activities(up to 99% conversion) and excellent enantioselectivities(up to 96% e.e.) under mild conditions. The chiral ruthenium(Ⅱ) complex (R,R)-3 has been prepared and characterized by NMR and X-ray crystallography.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.2 0 0 730 34,2 0 3730 5 6,2 0 1710 37),Fujian Provinceand Technology Comm ission(No.2 0 0 2 F0 16 ) and Xiamen Science and Technology Com mission(No.35 0 2 Z2 0 0 2 10 4 4 )
文摘The efficient chiral Ru 3(CO) 12 systems were prepared in situ from Ru 3(CO) 12 and various chiral diimino-or diamino-diphosphine tetradentate ligands. The systems have been used for the asymmetric transfer hydrogenation of propiophenone in 2-propanol, leading to 1-phenyl-1-propanol in a 98% yield and 96% e.e. The IR study suggests that the carbonyl hydride anion [HRu 3(CO) 11]- most probably exists as a principal species under the reaction conditions. The high chiral efficiency may be due to the synergetic effect produced by the neighboring ruthenium atoms and a special chiral micro-environment involving the polydentate ligand and the Ru 3 framework.
文摘The widespread precatalyst (prepared in-situ or ex-situ) (arene) RuTsDPEN advocated for highly effectual asymmetric transfer hydrogenation (ATH) reactions with 2-propanol as hydrogen donor at ambient conditions, is proven to be unstable under the strong reducing conditions prevailing in the reaction mixtures (blend of alcohol and a base such as KOH). We assert that the true catalysts are the ruthenium metal nanoclusters formed swiftly under the reducing conditions of these systems. The TsDPEN ligand plays a critical role in the generation and formatting of the active catalyst including wreaking chiral properties to the so formed catalytic nanoparticles. Kinetic measurements, NMR, UV-visible spectroscopy, circular dichroism (CD) and TEM analyses corroborate this argument.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21875129).
文摘Interaction between heterogeneous,nanometer-sized building blocks(NSBBs)is fascinating from viewpoints of both structures and functions.We report the co-assembly of fullerene C_(60) and a chiral silver nanocluster(Ag_(6)),which yields C_(60) nanoarchitecture decorated with a small amount of Ag_(6).While Ag_(6) exhibits circular dichroism(CD)signal mainly in the ultraviolet(UV)region,the signal of the C_(60)-Ag_(6) hybrid extends to visible region(over 700 nm).Up to five pairs of CD signals were distinguished,which match well with the absorption of the C_(60) crystal.The successful chirality transfer from the guest of Ag_(6) to C_(60)-dominated supramolecular system indicates that the“sergeants and soldiers”effect is valid in architectonics of NSBBs.In addition,the doping of Ag_(6) leads to pronounced nonlinear optical response,paving a new way for the development of chiral optical materials.