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William Murrell1, Pavel M Usov2, Carol Hua3
1School Of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC, 3216, Australia.
Abstract:
Two, semi-linear, fused [n]polynorbornanes based aliphatic ligands (one a di-Methyl ester LMe and the other a di-Ethyl ester LEt) have been synthesised and used to form two isoreticular sql MOFs of the formula [Mn(L)2(NO3)2]. Crystal structure analysis revealed large pores with a distinct lack of interpenetration with the nets neatly aligned to create extended 1D channels. Of interest, the ester moieties of these ligands orient into the channels highlighting the potential for creating customised, pore functionalised MOFs.
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