A homochiral Cu(I) coordination polymer based on achiral precursors and its photocatalytic properties

A homochiral three-dimensional framework material, [Cu-7(4-bpt)(6)(CN)(H2O)] (1) (4-bpt = 3,5-bis(4-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazole), has been successfully synthesized by solvothermal reaction, which is generated through an unusual spontaneous asymmetrical crystallization from achiral precursors, and its photocatalytic properties in degradation of organic dyes are also investigated.