The emergence of materials that can effectively convert photon energy (light) into motion
(mechanical work) and change their shapes on command is of great interest for their …

Olefin [2+ 2] photocycloaddition reactions based on coordination-bond templates provide
numerous advantages for the selective synthesis of cyclobutane compounds. This review …

In the quest for essential energy solutions towards an ecological friendly future, the
transformation of visible light/solar energy into mechanical motions in metal‐free …

Chiral metal–organic frameworks (CMOFs) and solid-state [2+ 2] photocyclization have been
explored as independent areas in crystal engineering. We herein report the photoreactive …

Photomechanical crystals that can directly convert light energy into mechanical work
attracted increasing attention due to their dramatic behaviors and potential applications in …

A photoactive two-dimensional coordination polymer (2D CP)[Zn2 (4-spy) 2 (bdc) 2] n (1)[4-
spy= 4-styrylpyridine and H2bdc= 1, 4-benzendicarboxylic acid] undergoes a photochemical …

Mechanochemistry, a burgeoning field in green chemistry, has been utilized frequently to
synthesize various organic molecules, metal complexes, coordination polymers (CPs) and …

Photomechanical crystals are promising candidates for photo actuators due to their ability to
convert light energy into mechanical energy. We synthesized a coordination polymer crystal …

The rapid release of gas by a chemical reaction to generate momentum is one of the most
fundamental ways to elicit motion that could be used to sustain and control the motility of …

Herein, we report the synthesis of a Pb (II) based three-dimensional coordination polymer
(3D CP),[Pb (DCTP)] n (1)[H2DCTP= 2, 5-dichloroterephthalic acid] with an unprecedented …