Solvent-directed control over the topology of entanglement in square lattice (sql) coordination networks

Chem Commun (Camb). 2019 Jan 29;55(10):1454-1457. doi: 10.1039/c8cc09152h.

Abstract

We report herein that the mode of entanglement in square lattice, sql, coordination networks formed by an extended bis-imidazole ligand, L, can be controlled by the solvent used during solvothermal synthesis. [ML2(NO3)2]n (M = Co, Ni) exhibit both parallel 2D → 2D interpenetration and, unusually, mixed entanglement (parallel-inclined 2D → 3D polycatenation).