Overcoming interpenetration in ladder frameworks using a large readily accessible aliphatic linker

Chemical Communications 2026

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Authors: William Murrell, Daniel Coomber, Carol Hua, Lauren Macreadie, Frederick Matthew Pfeffer
DOI: 10.1039/d6cc01098a
Cited by: 1
References: 45

Abstract

Fused [5]polynorbornanes are introduced as a new class of rigid aliphatic linker for the synthesis of coordination polymers. Assembly of a 25 Å bis(4-pyridyl) ligand with Zn(II) yielded a non-interpenetrated, uniquely tesselated ladder framework. Gas uptake experiments indicate that this class of linker is a means to access novel porous coordination polymers.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Supramolecular Chemistry and Complexes Boron Compounds in Chemistry Synthesis and Properties of Aromatic Compounds

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Communications
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
62
Issue
40
Pages
10211–10215
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN