Rare-earth carboxylates, Ln(2)(III)(mu(3)-OH)(C4H4O5)(2)(C4H2O4)]center dot 2H(2)O Ln = Ce, Pr and Nd]: synthesis, structure and properties

Sushrutha, SR and Natarajan, Srinivasan (2014) Rare-earth carboxylates, Ln(2)(III)(mu(3)-OH)(C4H4O5)(2)(C4H2O4)]center dot 2H(2)O Ln = Ce, Pr and Nd]: synthesis, structure and properties. In: CRYSTENGCOMM, 16 (22). pp. 4774-4782.

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Abstract

A new series of inorganic-organic hybrid framework compounds, Ln(2)(mu(3)-OH)(C4H4O5)(2)(C4H2O4)]center dot 2H(2)O, (Ln = Ce, Pr and Nd), have been prepared employing a hydrothermal method. Malic acid and fumaric acid form part of the structure. The malate units connect the lanthanide centers forming Ln-O-Ln two-dimensional layers, which are cross-linked by the fumarate units forming the three-dimensional structure. Extra framework water molecules form a dimer and occupy the channels. The water molecules can be reversibly adsorbed. The dehydrated structure did not show any differences in framework structure/ connectivity. The presence of lattice water provides a pathway for proton conductivity. Optical studies suggest an up-conversion behavior involving more than one photon for a neodymium compound.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	CRYSTENGCOMM
Publisher:	ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY
Additional Information:	copyright for this article belongs to ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY, THOMAS GRAHAM HOUSE, SCIENCE PARK, MILTON RD, CAMBRIDGE CB4 0WF, CAMBS, ENGLAND
Department/Centre:	Division of Chemical Sciences > Solid State & Structural Chemistry Unit
Date Deposited:	24 Jun 2014 07:49
Last Modified:	24 Jun 2014 07:49
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/49332

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