Heterogeneous single-molecule diffusion in one-, two-, and three-dimensional microporous coordination polymers: directional, trapped, and immobile guests

Nano Lett. 2012 Jun 13;12(6):3080-5. doi: 10.1021/nl300971t. Epub 2012 May 8.

Abstract

The diffusion of individual Nile red molecules in three different crystalline microporous coordination polymers (MCPs) is visualized with single-molecule fluorescence microscopy. By localizing molecules with high spatial resolution, the trajectories of the diffusing dyes are reconstructed with nanometer-scale precision. A detailed analysis of these tracks reveals different dynamics and guest-host interactions in each crystal as well as distinct motion types within the same system, suggesting the presence of structural heterogeneities in local environments.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adsorption
  • Diffusion
  • Materials Testing
  • Microscopy, Fluorescence / methods*
  • Oxazines / chemistry*
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Porosity

Substances

  • Oxazines
  • Polymers
  • nile red