A series of microporous and robust Ln-MOFs showing luminescence properties and catalytic performances towards Knoevenagel reactions

A series of microporous and stable LnMOFs (1-Ln, Ln = La, Pr, Eu, and Tb) has been synthesized from H 3 NTB ligand. 1-Tb shows the best catalytic activities (yield 99%) for Knoevenagel reactions, providing a unique example to differentiate the role of Ln ions in catalysis.