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Synthesis and optical properties of supramolecular uranium(IV) halide complexes
Xiuru Li†, Yumin Wang†, Junren Wang, Junyi Li, Kai Li,* Zhifang Chai, Shuao Wang, Yaxing Wang*
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjsc.2026.100977
Supramolecular actinide halides; Uranium(IV) halide complexes; Uranium(IV) photophysics; Decay dynamics
ABSTRACT
Supramolecular templating has emerged as an effective strategy for isolating discrete metal halide anions and modulating their photophysical properties; however, its application to actinide halides remains largely unexplored. Herein, we report the synthesis, crystal structure, and optical properties of a supramolecular uranium(IV) halide, (CH3CN)[K(18-crown-6)]2UCl6. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction reveals discrete octahedral [UCl6]2- units charge balanced by [K(18-crown-6)]+ cations, resulting in a zero-dimensional supramolecular architecture. Photoluminescence measurements revealed two emission bands at 370 and 423 nm, which were assigned to U(IV) 6d→5f electronic transitions. Notably, the emission at 370 nm displays an ultrafast decay component (∼300 ps), indicative of a large radiative rate constant. These results demonstrate that supramolecular templating enables the stabilization and isolation of discrete uranium halide units, providing a versatile platform for investigating the 5f electronic structure and 6d-5f transitions associated with photophysics in actinide materials.
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