A unique open inorganic–organic framework with alternate hexa- and penta-coordinate cobalt(ii) sites. Synthesis, crystal structure and magnetic properties of [Co3(C4H4O4)2.5(OH)]n·0.5nH2O

Hydrothermal synthesis, crystal structure and luminescence of four novel metal–organic frameworks

“…Transition metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which are diverse in structure and property, are currently attracting increasing attention not only owing to their fascinating applications in the areas of catalysis, cooperative magnetic behavior, non-linear optical activity and electrical conductivity, but also to their interesting topologies [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]. To exquisitely design the MOFs from transition metals and organic ligands with novel architectures and desired functionalities by using of the principles of crystal engineering has been one of the most challenging subject in coordination chemistry areas today [10,11].…”

Synthesis and crystal structures of two nickel coordination polymers generated from asymmetric malate ligand

“…malonate, oxalate, glutarate, etc. owing to their conformational and coordination versatilities [6][7][8][9]. However, the system with malic acid as bridging ligand remains largely unexplored.…”

Two novel luminescent zinc supramolecular networks with nicotinate derivatives by hydrothermal process

“…The principles of molecular and crystal engineering have been one of the most challenging subjects in coordination chemistry to find application of different materials with tuned properties [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. Selection of a tailored ligand with versatile binding modes, and the ability to form hydrogen bonds is crucial to the construction of polymeric complexes [9].…”