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Estefanía Fernández-Bartolomé1,2, José Santos2, Eider Rodriguez-Sánchez2
1IMDEA, Nanociencia C/Faraday 9, Ciudad Universitaria de Cantoblanco, 28049, Madrid, Spain.
Abstract:
The design of dynamic structures with high recognition host-guest materials capable to host selectively small volatile molecules is an emergent field of research with both fundamental and applied implications. The challenge of exploring novel materials with advanced functionalities has led to the development of dynamic crystalline structures promoted by soft interactions. Here, a new pure organic dynamic framework based on hexakis[60]fullerene that are held together by weak van der Waals interactions is described. This crystalline structure is capable of absorbing and releasing chloroform, through internal structural reorganization. This research provides new insight into the design of organic molecular crystals for selective adsorption applications.
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