Water vapour induced structural flexibility in a square lattice coordination network

Herein, we introduce a new square lattice topology coordination network, sql-(1,3-bib)(ndc)-Ni, with three types of connection and detail its gas and vapour induced phase transformations. Exposure to humidity resulted in an S-shaped isotherm profile, suggesting potential utility of such materials as desiccants. Herein, we introduce a new square lattice topology coordination network, sql-(1,3-bib)(ndc)-Ni, with three types of connection and detail its gas and vapour induced phase transformations.

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This paper introduces a new square lattice topology coordination network, sql-(1,3-bib)(ndc)-Ni, and details its gas and vapour induced phase transformations. The results show that the material has potential utility as a desiccant, as evidenced by the formation of an S-shaped isotherm profile when exposed to humidity.