Synthesis, characterization, and photoluminescence of isostructural Mn, Co, and Zn MOFs having a diamondoid structure with large tetrahedral cages and high thermal stability

Chem Commun (Camb). 2005 Jun 7:(21):2663-5. doi: 10.1039/b502007g. Epub 2005 Apr 15.

Abstract

Three novel Mn, Co, and Zn MOFs containing large tetrahedral cages have been prepared and are stable up to 400 degree C; X-ray diffraction revealed the frameworks are isostructural having a diamondoid structure of "hourglass" subunits connected by triangular carboxylate ligands.