Programmed self-assembly of heterometallic [3 × 3] grid [M(II)Cu(II)4Cu(I)4] (M = Fe, Ni, Cu, and Zn)

Inorg Chem. 2013 Jun 3;52(11):6233-5. doi: 10.1021/ic302808m. Epub 2013 May 14.

Abstract

A series of heterometallic [3 × 3] grids have been synthesized readily through a one-pot solvothermal reaction. Given metal ions carrying distinct electronic, magnetic, and optical information can be addressed precisely at specific locations in the array.