Ligand-oriented assembly of a porous metal–organic framework by [CuI4I4] clusters and paddle-wheel [CuII2(COO)4(H2O)2] subunits†
Abstract
A novel porous mixed-valence copper–organic framework based on CuI4I4 clusters and paddle-wheel [CuII2(COO)4(H2O)2] moieties was synthesized through a ligand-oriented assembly. The mixed-valence Cu(I)–Cu(II) complex features the coexistence of micro-sized cages and 1D channels and its sorption behaviour has been investigated.