Two new Cu(II) complexes constructed by mixed-organic tectonics: Structures, magnetic properties and photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes

Two new mixed-ligands Cu(II) complexes, [Cu(hfipbb)(2,2′-bipy)(H2O)2]n (1) and [Cu2(hfipbb)2-(4,4′-bipy)(H2O)]n (2) (H2hfipbb = 4,4′-(hexafluoroisopropylidene)bis(benzoic acid)), were prepared, which both show different 2D networks and the antiferromagnetic interactions between the adjacent Cu(II) ions as well as photocatalytic degradation activity for dye degradation.