Zeolite-like crystal structure of an empty microporous molecular framework

Abstract

The rigidity of the coordination polymer framework of Ni₂(4,4′-bipy)₃(NO₃)₄ is demonstrated quantitatively by determination of the structures of both ethanol-loaded and desolvated forms, showing only a small relaxation of the structure on guest loss.

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