Multi-dimensional networks

US9988409B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9988409-B2
Application numberUS-201113997144-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateDec 21, 2011
Priority dateDec 22, 2010
Publication dateJun 5, 2018
Grant dateJun 5, 2018

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Described herein are multi-dimensional networks that can include a recurring unit of Formula (I) and a recurring unit of Formula (II), and methods of synthesizing and using the same.

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A multi-dimensional network comprising: a first recurring unit having the structure of Formula (I); and a second recurring unit having the structure of Formula (II): wherein: J is a first group that comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of a metal ion, a carbon atom and an organic-based group; A is selected from the group consisting of a bond, oxygen, sulfur, phosphorus, selenium and arsenic; n is an integer ≥3; L is a second group that comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of an optionally substituted amino acid, an optionally substituted amino acid ester, an optionally substituted carbohydrate and an optionally substituted nucleic acid; wherein the number of recurring units of Formula (II) connected to each recurring unit of Formula (I) is equal to n; wherein if A is a bond, the number of recurring units of Formula (II) connected to J is equal to n; and wherein in the recurring unit of Formula (I), the number of A groups attached to each J is equal to n, and each A in the recurring unit of Formula (I) cannot be connected to another A. 2. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , wherein the metal ion is a metal selected from any of Groups Ia, IIa, IIIa, IVa, Va, VIa, VIIa, VIIIa, Ib, IIb, IIIb, IVb, Vb, VIb, VIIb, VIIb and VIII of the periodic table. 3. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , wherein the metal ion is selected from the group consisting of: Mg +2 , Ca +2 , Sr +2 , Ba +2 , Sc +3 , Y +3 , Ti +4 , Zr +4 , Hf +4 , V +4 , V +3 , V +2 , Nb +3 , Ta +3 , Cr +3 , Mo +3 , W +3 , Mn +3 , Mn +3 , Re +3 , Re +2 , Fe +3 , Fe +2 , Ru +3 , Ru +2 , Os +3 , Os +2 , Co +3 , Co +2 , Rh +2 , Rh + , Ir +2 , Ir + , Ni +2 , Ni + , Pd +2 , Pd + , Pt +2 , Pt + , Cu +2 , Cu + , Ag + , Au + , Zn +2 , Cd +2 , Hg +2 , Al +3 , Ga +3 , In +3 , Tl +3 , Si +4 , Si +4 , Si +2 , Ge +4 , Ge +2 , Sn +4 , Sn +2 , Pb +4 , Pb +2 , As +5 , As +3 , As + , Sb +5 , Sb +3 , Sb + , Bi +5 , Bi +3 and Bi + . 4. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , wherein at least one metal ion is Zn +2 . 5. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , wherein the recurring units of Formula (I) are the same. 6. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , comprising two different recurring units of Formula (I). 7. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , comprising three different recurring units of Formula (I). 8. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , comprising four different recurring units of Formula (I). 9. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , comprising five or more different recurring units of Formula (I). 10. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , wherein the recurring units of Formula (II) are the same. 11. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , comprising two different recurring units of Formula (II). 12. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , comprising three different recurring units of Formula (II). 13. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , comprising four different recurring units of Formula (II). 14. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , comprising five or more different recurring units of Formula (II). 15. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , wherein L does not include an optionally substituted aryl, an optionally substituted cycloalkyl or an optionally substituted cycloalkenyl group. 16. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , wherein L does not include an optionally substituted phenyl group. 17. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , wherein L comprises an optionally substituted amino acid. 18. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , wherein L comprises an optionally substituted amino acid ester. 19. The multi-dimensional network of claim 17 , wherein the amino acid is selected from α-amino acids, β-amino acids, γ-amino acids and δ-amino acids. 20. The multi-dimensional network of claim 17 , wherein the amino acid is selected from alanine, asparagine, aspartate, cysteine, glutamate, glutamine, glycine, proline, serine, tyrosine, arginine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine. 21. The multi-dimensional network of claim 17 , wherein the amino acid includes a second moiety. 22. The multi-dimensional network of claim 21 , wherein the amino acid includes a third moiety. 23. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , wherein L comprises an optionally substituted amino acid and a metal ion. 24. The multi-dimensional network of claim 17 , wherein a portion of the optionally substituted amino acid extends into one or more pores of the multi-dimensional network. 25. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , wherein L comprises a nucleic acid. 26. The multi-dimensional network of claim 25 , wherein the nucleic acid is DNA or RNA. 27. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , wherein L comprises a carbohydrate. 28. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , wherein L comprises one or more substituents not attached to a recurring unit of Formula (I). 29. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , wherein the network has functionality as a result of cooperative interactions between one or more of the recurring units of Formula (I) and/or one or more recurring units of Formula (II). 30. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , wherein the network has functionality as a result of cooperative interactions between one or more of the recurring units of Formula (I) and/or one or more recurring units of Formula (II), wherein the cooperative interactions are configured to be capable of being turned on by an external field. 31. The multi-dimensional network of claim 30 , wherein the external field is selected from the group consisting of magnetic, electric, optical and thermal. 32. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , wherein the arrangement of one or more of the recurring units of Formula (I) and/or one or more recurring units of Formula (II) encodes information. 33. The multi-dimensional network of claim 32 , wherein the arrangement of one or more of the recurring units of Formula (I) and/or one or more recurring units of Formula (II) is regular or random. 34. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , wherein the network is in a form selected from the group consisting of a powder, a film and a composite. 35. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , wherein network is partially or completely contained in a material or supported on a material. 36. The multi-dimensional network of claim 35 , wherein the material is selected from the group consisting of a metal substrate and an alumina membrane. 37. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , wherein the network is included in an electrode. 38. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , wherein the network is included in an electrochromic coating. 39. The multi-dimensional network of claim 1 , wherein the network is included in a material selected from the group consisting of an absorber, an active or passive optical device, an active or passive electronic device and a chemo-opti

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  • C07F11/005Primary

    compounds without a metal-carbon linkage · CPC title

  • without C-Metal linkages · CPC title

  • C07C229/76Primary

    Metal complexes of amino carboxylic acids · CPC title

  • Zinc compounds · CPC title

  • Fluid samples, e.g. slurries, granulates; Compressible powdery of fibrous samples · CPC title

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What does patent US9988409B2 cover?
Described herein are multi-dimensional networks that can include a recurring unit of Formula (I) and a recurring unit of Formula (II), and methods of synthesizing and using the same.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Mcfarland Eric, Yaghi Omar, Deng Hexiang, and 2 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification C07F11/005. Mapped technology areas include Chemistry & Metallurgy.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jun 05 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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