On the formation of framework indium sulfides
Abstract
Novel layered and open framework indium sulfide organic/inorganic hybrid materials have been synthesized via hydro- and solvo-thermal techniques. Considerable structural diversity within this family of compounds is realized through a variety of structural building units. DEA-InS-SB1 and -SB2 (both [(CH3CH2)2NH2]6In10S18) consist of corner linked In10S20 supertetrahedra; DPA-InS-ML ([C6H16N]4In4S10H4) contains isolated In4S10 thioanions, while TMDP-InS-SB4 ([C13H14N2]4In9S17) has a layered structure containing linked In9S20 double adamantane clusters. Factors governing the formation of the structural building units (in the presence of