Phase dependent structural perturbation of a robust multicomponent assembled icosahedral array

We report on the assembly of three-fold axially compressed icosahedral arrays of the bowl shaped p-sulfonatocalix[4]arene molecules in the solid-state, intricately bound to dipicolinate and yttrium(iii) ions, with the compression reflected in Hirshfeld surface analyses. Solution studies show dissolution of the icosahedra intact, but with a geometrical rearrangement to regular icosahedra.

Influence of noncovalent interactions on the structures of metal–organic hybrids based on a [VO2(2,6-pydc)]− tecton with cations of imidazole, pyridine and its derivatives

Hydrogen-bonding has a profound effect on topologies, and various 1D (band, pillar or chain), 2D and 3D hydrogen bonding networks have been observed.

Novel mixed 1D–2D lanthanide coordination polymers based on p-sulfonatocalix[4]arene and 4,4′-bipyridine-N,N′-dioxide where p-sulfonatocalix[4]arene acts as a guest

Two novel mixed 1D–2D coordination polymers based on 2D [Ln(4,4′-bpdo)₂(NO₃)₂(H₂O)₂]⁺_n sheets and 1D [Ln₂(4,4′-bpdo)₂(C4AS)(NO₃)(H₂O)₉]_n chains (Ln = Sm for 1 and Ln = Nd for 2) sustained by π⋯π interactions and lattice water facilitated hydrogen bonds have been established.