catena-Poly[bis­[(1,10-phenanthroline)cobalt(II)]-μ4-3,6-dicarb­oxy­cyclo­hexane-1,2,4,5-tetra­carboxyl­ato] [Co2(C12H8O12)(C12H8N2)2]
2011

New Cobalt Coordination Polymer with Flexible Ligands

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Xu Wei

Primary Institution: Ningbo University

Hypothesis

The study investigates the synthesis and structural properties of a new cobalt coordination polymer using a flexible cycloalkane polycarboxylic acid ligand.

Conclusion

The new cobalt coordination polymer exhibits a three-dimensional network structure formed through hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The cobalt coordination polymer was formed under hydrothermal conditions.
  • The structure features polymeric chains running along the [010] direction.
  • The coordination around cobalt atoms is octahedral and significantly distorted.

Takeaway

Scientists created a new type of cobalt compound that has a special structure, which could be useful for future applications.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized through a hydrothermal reaction of Co2+ cations, phen, and H6chhc.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811019970

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