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  • Materials Science
  • Crystallography
  • Optics

Background:

  • Birefringent crystals modulate light polarization and are crucial for optical devices.
  • Current commercial options are limited to inorganic compounds like α-BaB2O4, with birefringence around 0.12.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a novel hydrogen bonded supramolecular framework with exceptionally large birefringence.
  • To investigate the origin of its high birefringence and explore its potential applications.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of the hydrogen bonded supramolecular framework Cd(H2C6N7O3)2·8H2O.
  • Experimental measurement of birefringence.
  • First-principles calculations and structural analysis.

Main Results:

  • Cd(H2C6N7O3)2·8H2O exhibits a record birefringence of approximately 0.60, significantly exceeding commercial crystals.
  • The high birefringence is attributed to strong covalent interactions within organic ligands and their coplanar arrangement.
  • This is the largest reported birefringence for hydrogen bonded supramolecular framework crystals.

Conclusions:

  • Hydrogen bonded supramolecular frameworks present a promising new class of materials for birefringent applications.
  • Their tunable structures offer advantages over traditional inorganic birefringent crystals.
  • Cd(H2C6N7O3)2·8H2O represents a significant advancement in the field of optical materials.