Stepwise coordination isomerism of 2D networks: adsorption of diiodomethane into crystals and recognition in SCSC mode

3CH₂Cl₂·2C₂H₅OH@[CdI₂L] with a new 2D topology of {4³·6²·8} are isomerized into new single crystals of 4C₄H₈O@[CdI₂L]. Interestingly, both crystals are integral to an efficient and tolerant matrix for recognition of diiodomethane in the SCSC mode.

A historical overview of the activation and porosity of metal–organic frameworks

A historical overview of the activation and porosity of MOFs including strategies to design and preserve permanent porosity in MOFs.

Synthesis, structures and photoluminescence properties of mixed ligand divalent metal–organic frameworks

Crystal engineering is an effective route for synthesis of mixed ligand metal–organic frameworks with attractive topologies and versatile potential applications.

Zn(ii) and Cd(ii) coordination networks based on N-donor ligands: synthesis, crystal structures, and sensing of nitroaromatic explosives

Four new Zn(ii)/Cd(ii) complexes with 1D, 2D, and 3D structures have been synthesized and they exhibit high sensitivity sensing responses to nitroaromatic explosives.

Syntheses, structures and luminescent properties of six divalent metal terephthalate coordination polymers based on three new flexible bis(imidazole) ligands

Six coordination polymers based on terephthalate and one of three bis(imidazole) ligands are reported.

A series of interdigitated Cd(ii) coordination polymers based on 4,6-dibenzoylisophthalic acid and flexible triazole ligands

Different bridging ligands with various flexibilities and lengths were utilized to assemble interdigitated coordination polymers with Cd(ii) cations. The length and flexibility of the ligands could significantly influence the interdigitation level of the crystal structure.