We report the mechanical properties of a framework structure, [Cu2F(HF)(HF2)(pyz)4][(SbF6)2]n (pyz = pyrazine), in which [Cu(pyz)2](2+) layers are pillared by HF2(-) anions containing the exceptionally strong F-H···F hydrogen bonds. Nanoindentation studies on single-crystals clearly demonstrate that such bonds are extremely robust and mechanically comparable with coordination bonds in this system.

A bimetallic pillared-layer coordination framework {[Mn(3)(bipy)(3)(H(2)O)(4)][Cr(CN)(6)](2)·2(bipy)·4(H(2)O)}(n) has been constructed using a cyanometallate anion ([Cr(CN)(6)](3-)) and an organic linker (4,4'-bipyridyl) that provides high heat of hydrogen adsorption (∼11.5 kJ mol(-1)) and shows guest dependent magnetic modulation.

Discrete homo Cu-Cu-Cu and hetero Cu-Pd-Cu or Cu-Co-Cu metal arrays are prepared within an organic-pillared coordination box by inserting M(ii)-azaporphine/porphine cartridges (M = Cu(ii), Pd(ii) or Co(ii)), where the metal arrays show unique spin interactions in ESR: in particular, Deltam(s) = 3 for the Cu-Cu-Cu array.

Two POM-pillared 3D porous compounds, [Cu(I)Cu(II)(Cu(II)fcz)(2)(H(2)O)(5)(PMo(VI)(10)Mo(V)(2)O(40))].6H(2)O () and [Cu(I)(2)(Cu(II)fcz)(2)(H(2)O)(2)(PMo(VI)(8)V(V)(3)V(IV)(3)O(42))].6H(2)O () (Hfcz = fluconazole, (1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-1,1-bis[(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methyl]benzyl alcohol) have been constructed based on different polyanions, (Cufcz)(2)(2+) macrocations and copper cations by th...

A bis(phosphonatemonoester) is employed as a linker in a Zn(II) metal organic framework. The complex is a layered structure pillared only by vdW interactions between alkyl groups. Nonetheless, permanent pores are formed as confirmed by PXRD and gas sorption analysis.

Through a combination of protecting groups, postsynthesis deprotection, and postsynthesis metallation, a homogeneously inaccess ible , s ingle-s i te vanadyl(monocatecholate) moiety can be incorporated into the dipyridyl struts of a Zn-based, pillared paddlewheel MOF. The resulting MOF, which has large pores, exhibits catalytic activity in the benzylic oxidation of tetralin in the presence of t...

Herein, we demonstrate the robustness of layer-by-layer (LbL)-assembled, pillared-paddlewheel-type MOF films toward conversion to new or modified MOFs via solvent-assisted linker exchange (SALE) and post-assembly linker metalation. Further, we show that LbL synthesis can afford MOFs that have proven inaccessible through other de novo strategies.

A coordination terpolymerization strategy is introduced to alter the connectivity within layers of a pillared-layer coordination polymer. Assembling two different dicarboxylate linkers around a metal cluster in the layer suppresses interpenetration while enabling formation of a rectangular 2D grid structure.

A topological isomer based on Zn2 paddlewheel, dicarboxylate, and diamine ligands is synthesized by solvothermal methods after careful modulation of the reaction conditions. The new framework is characterized by a pillared Kagome net topology and possesses a sustainable pore structure with high surface area (approximately 2400 m2/g) and large hexagonal channels (approximately 15 A).