| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1302181 | Inorganic Chemistry Communications | 2011 | 4 Pages |
A three-dimensional magnesium–lithium coordination network, Mg2Li(BTC) (HBTC)(DMF)2, (1) (BTC = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate; DMF = N,N-dimethylformamide), the first example of a mixed-metal Mg–Li coordination network, is synthesized using solvothermal techniques. Structural characterization was completed using single crystal x-ray techniques while thermal properties and surface area measurements were conducted by thermogravimetric and BET analysis, respectively.
Graphical AbstractThe three-dimensional magnesium–lithium coordination network, Mg2Li(BTC) (HBTC)(DMF)2 is first example of a mixed-metal Mg–Li coordination network and provides an excellent starting point for the targeting of new mixed lightweight metal MOFs.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideResearch Highlights► First example of lightweight heterometallic Li/Mg coordination network. ► Forms 3-D dense network with tetrahedral Li and trigonal bipyramidal Mg centers. ► Loses porosity upon solvent removal.
