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Synthesis of Single-Crystalline Core-Shell Metal-Organic Frameworks
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Interest and Limitations of Core-Shell Shaping of Heterolanthanide-Based Coordination Polymers
Thibaut Morvan1,2, Chloé Blais1, Aurélien Chang1
1"Institut des Sciences Chimiques de Rennes", Univ Rennes, INSA Rennes, ENSCR, CNRS UMR 6226, Rennes 35708, France.
Inorganic Chemistry
|April 30, 2026
Summary
Core-shell shaping of heterolanthanide coordination polymers enhances luminescence for materials traceability. This technique offers new applications but has limitations dependent on energy transfer dynamics.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Heterolanthanide coordination polymers are synthesized as core-shell microcrystalline particles.
- This shaping method enhances luminescence intensity and allows color emission modulation.
- These materials are isostructural to [Tb2(bdc)3(H2O)4]∞, where bdc2- is benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the potential of core-shell shaping for heterolanthanide coordination polymers.
- To explore applications in luminescent markers for materials traceability.
- To analyze the advantages and limitations of core-shell structures.
Main Methods:
- Preparation of heterolanthanide-based coordination polymers as core-shell microcrystalline particles.
- Characterization of luminescence properties (intensity and color emission).
- Evaluation of energy transfer mechanisms between donor-acceptor pairs.
Main Results:
- Core-shell shaping significantly enhances luminescence intensity and enables color emission modulation.
- Heterolanthanide coordination polymers demonstrate utility as luminescent markers for materials traceability.
- The effectiveness of core-shell shaping is contingent upon intermetallic energy transfer and specific donor-acceptor pairs.
Conclusions:
- Core-shell shaping of heterolanthanide coordination polymers presents novel application possibilities beyond classical molecular alloys.
- Intrinsic constraints and energy transfer dynamics dictate the suitability of this technique for specific applications.
- Further research into donor-acceptor interactions is crucial for optimizing core-shell structures.
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