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Title: Solvent-Driven Transformation of Zn/Cd2+-Deoxycholate Assemblies

Journal Article · · Inorganic Chemistry

Deoxycholic acid (DOC) is a unique, biologically derived surfactant with facial amphiphilicity that has been exploited, albeit minimally, in supramolecular assembly of materials. Here, we present the synthesis and structural characterization of three hybrid metal (Zn2+ and Cd2+)-DOC compounds. Analysis by single-crystal Xray diffraction reveals the many interactions that are possible between these facial surfactants and the influence of solvent molecules that drive the assembly of materials. These structures are the first metal- DOC complexes besides those obtained from alkali and alkaline earth metals. We isolated polymeric chains of both Cd and Zn (Znpoly-DOC and Cdpoly-DOC) from water. Major interactions between DOC molecules in these phases are hydrophobic in nature. Cdpoly-DOC exhibits unique P1 symmetry, with complete interdigitation of the amphiphiles between neighboring polymeric chains. Zn4-DOC, obtained from methanol dissolution of Znpoly-DOC, features the OZn4 tetrahedron, widely known in basic zinc acetate and MOF-5 (metal organic framework). We document a solvent-driven, roomtemperature transition between Znpoly-DOC and Zn4-DOC (in both directions) by scanning and transmission electron microscopies in addition to small-angle X-ray scattering, powder X-ray diffraction, and infrared spectroscopy. These studies show the methanoldriven transition of Znpoly-DOC to Zn4-DOC occurs via an intermediate with no long-range order of the Zn4 clusters, indicating the strongest interactions driving assembly are intramolecular. On the contrary, water-driven solid-to-solid transformation from Zn4-DOC to Znpoly-DOC exhibits crystal-to-crystal transformation. Znpoly-DOC is robust, easy to synthesize, and comprised of biologically benign components, so we demonstrate dye absorption as a proxy for water treatment applications. It favors absorption of positively charged dyes. These studies advance molecular level knowledge of the supramolecular assembly of facial surfactants that can be exploited in the design of organic-inorganic hybrid materials. This research also highlights the potential of solvent for tuning supramolecular assembly processes, leading to new hybrid materials featuring facial surfactants.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Materials Sciences & Engineering Division
Grant/Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1968296
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-179971
Journal Information:
Inorganic Chemistry, Journal Name: Inorganic Chemistry Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 61; ISSN 0020-1669
Publisher:
American Chemical Society (ACS)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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