Topology-guided design of an anionic -network for photocatalytic [Ru(bpy)] encapsulation

An anionic metal-organic framework, PCN-99, has been synthesized through a topology-guided strategy; its underlying bor -net is realized by the use of a tetrahedral [In(COO) 4 ] − node and a judiciously designed trigonal planar linker. In light of its anionic nature, the inherent cuboctahedral cage and 1D channel make PCN-99 an excellent matrix to encapsulate the photocatalytic [Ru(bpy) 3 ] 2+ . An anionic metal-organic framework, PCN-99, has been synthesized through a topology-guided strategy; its underlying bor -net is realized by the use of a tetrahedral [In(COO) 4 ] − node and a judiciously designed trigonal planar linker.