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Contents list for CrystEngComm, issue 2, 2010

Front cover
CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 293
DOI: 10.1039/c000636j

Contents
CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 295
DOI: 10.1039/c000641f

Highlights

Feedback between crystal growth rates and surface roughness
Adrian E. Flood,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 313
DOI: 10.1039/b914913a

Crystal growth under higher levels of supersaturation degrades the surface of crystals leading to reduced future growth rates and increased incorporation of impurities into the crystal.

Constructions of helical coordination compounds
Xiao-Dan Zheng and Tong-Bu Lu,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 324
DOI: 10.1039/b911991d

The recent progress on the constructions of helical coordination compounds with single-stranded, double-stranded and multi-stranded helices, which are constructed by metal–ligand coordination interactions, hydrogen-bonding, – stacking or argentophilic interactions, have been surveyed. The correlation between the chirality of building blocks and the helicity of 1D helical chains are also discussed.

Communications

1D zigzag chain vs. 1D helical chain: the role of the supramolecular interactions on the formation of chiral architecture
Fangna Dai, Haiyan He, Xiaoliang Zhao, Yanxiong Ke, Guoqing Zhang and Daofeng Sun,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 337
DOI: 10.1039/b917264p

By using a bent carboxylate ligand with a cadmium ion in the presence of a secondary ligand, two new 1D coordination polymers with zigzag chain and helical chain structures have been constructed.

Growth of single-crystalline SnO₂ nanocubes via a hydrothermal route
Changlin Yu, Jimmy C. Yu, Feng Wang, Herui Wen and Yunzhi Tang,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 341
DOI: 10.1039/b914721g

Single-crystalline nanocube of SnO₂ has been fabricated by oxidation of SnF₂ with (NH₄)₂S₂O₈ in hydrothermal conditions at 220 °C. The effect of pH values on the products is investigated.

Crystalline three-dimensional cubic mesoporous niobium oxide
Lin Ye, Songhai Xie, Bin Yue, Linping Qian, Sujiao Feng, Shik Chi Tsang, Yingcheng Li and Heyong He,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 344
DOI: 10.1039/b913268f

A well-ordered three-dimensional (3D) cubic Ia3d mesoporous niobium oxide with amorphous wall is prepared under controlled humidity by a sol-gel method and further converted to crystalline 3D niobium oxide with the retention of its original mesoporous system.

Solvothermal synthesis of two unique metal–organic frameworks: a 3-fold interpenetrating (3,4,5)-connected network and a 2-fold interpenetrating (4,5)-connected network
Zheng-Bo Han and Guo-Xin Zhang,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 348
DOI: 10.1039/b912158g

A solvothermal reaction of Zn(OAc)₂, 4,4-bipyridine (bpy) and tri(2-carboxyethyl)isocyanurate (H₃tci) in presence or absence of NaOH leads to the generation of two novel coordination polymers, [Zn₃(tci)₂(bpy)_1.5]·6H₂O (1) and [ZnNa(tci)(bpy)_0.5(H₂O)]·2H₂O (2), which feature a three-fold interpenetrating (3,4,5)-connected 3D network and a two-fold interpenetrating (4,5)-connected (4³.6³)(4³.6⁶.8)-fsx network, respectively.

Facile fabrication of metal–organic framework films promoted by colloidal seeds on various substrates
Xiaoqin Zou, Guangshan Zhu, Feng Zhang, Mingyi Guo and Shilun Qiu,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 352
DOI: 10.1039/b912470e

Continuous and stable metal–organic framework films have been fabricated successfully by a solvothermal reaction. With the aid of seeds in the synthesis system, this technique can be applicable in other MOFs systems and on various substrates including the silicon, aluminium, stainless steel and porous alumina slices, which is simple, practical and effective.

Crystal growth and optical characterizations of Yb³⁺-doped LiGd₆O₅(BO₃)₃ single crystal: a new promising laser material
Véronique Jubera, Philippe Veber, Marie Chavoutier, Alain Garcia, Frédéric Adamietz, Vincent Rodriguez, Jean-Pierre Chaminade and Matias Velázquez,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 355
DOI: 10.1039/b912819k

Single crystals of a new oxyborate were obtained by an original flux method. Interesting spectroscopic properties are reported. They make it a promising candidate for CW or pulsed laser sources.

In situ reduction from CuX₂ (X = Br, Cl) to Cu(I) halide clusters based on ligand bis(2-methylimidazo-1-yl)methane
Chuan-Ming Jin, Zhu Zhu, Ming-Xia Yao and Xiang-Gao Meng,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 358
DOI: 10.1039/b915584h

Two new coordination polymers based on copper(I) halide clusters have been synthesized from in situ reduction reaction of CuX₂ (X = Cl, Br) and ligand 2-mBIM under solvothermal conditions.

Lone pair–vs– interactions in 5-fluoro-1-hexyluracil and 1-hexyluracil: a combined crystallographic and computational study
Miquel Barceló-Oliver, Carolina Estarellas, Angel García-Raso, Angel Terrón, Antonio Frontera, David Quiñonero, Elies Molins and Pere M. Deyà,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 362
DOI: 10.1039/b913111f

The fluorine makes a difference! The simple substitution of a hydrogen atom by a fluorine atom in 1-hexyluracil has an enormous consequence on the solid state structure due to the increment in the -acidity of the ring.

Construction of first anion-assisted helix inside a helix network
Tannistha Basu and Raju Mondal,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 366
DOI: 10.1039/b919235m

Crystallisation of a pyrazole based ligand molecule in presence of strong acids results in anion-assisted helical networks, wherein two helices of different pitch lengths interweave and lead to a rare variety of a helix inside a helix.

Hedge balls nano-structure of a mixed-ligand lead(II) coordination polymer; thermal, structural and X-ray powder diffraction studies
Homa Sadeghzadeh and Ali Morsali,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 370
DOI: 10.1039/b917819h

Hedge balls nano-structure of a new Pb(II) two-dimensional coordination polymer, [Pb(3-pyc)(N₃)H₂O]_n (1), 3-Hpyc = 3-pyridinecarboxylic acid} were synthesized by a sonochemical method. The new nano-structure was characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, IR spectroscopy and elemental analyses.

Papers

Controlled growth of single-crystalline, nanostructured dendrites and snowflakes of -Fe₂O₃: influence of the surfactant on the morphology and investigation of morphology dependent magnetic properties
S. Bharathi, D. Nataraj, M. Seetha, D. Mangalaraj, N. Ponpandian, Y. Masuda, K. Senthil and K. Yong,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 373
DOI: 10.1039/b910550f

Single-crystalline nanostructured dendrites, single and double-layered snowflakes of hematite were grown selectively in a controlled way by a surfactant-assisted hydrothermal method and their growth mechanism and shape-dependent magnetic properties were analysed.

Solvothermal synthesis and magnetic properties of cobalt(II) phosphite structures of varying dimensionality
Xianchun Liu, Yan Xing and Xizheng Liu,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 383
DOI: 10.1039/b911000c

Three new organically templated cobalt phosphites, 1D [C₄N₂H₁₂][Co(HPO₃)₂] (1), 2D [(C₄N₂H₁₂)_0.5(C₂NH₈)][Co₂(HPO₃)₃] (2) and 3D [C₂NH₈]₂[Co₃(HPO₃)₄] (3) have been synthesized in the presence of the same organic amine under solvothermal conditions.

Supramolecular isomerism of self-complementary zinc-5,10,15,20-tetra(4-pyridyl)porphyrin in the presence of dimethylformamide
Rüdiger W. Seidel, Richard Goddard, Kirsten Föcker and Iris M. Oppel,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 387
DOI: 10.1039/b913791b

A new unexpected tetrameric coordination oligomer as well as two topologically different 1D coordination polymers of zinc-5,10,15,20-tetra(4-pyridyl)porphyrin were obtained by crystallization from dimethylformamide and structurally studied by single crystal X-ray diffraction.

Pillared cobalt–organic framework with an unprecedented (3,4,6)-connected architecture showing the coexistence of spin canting and long-range magnetic ordering
Fu-Ping Huang, Jin-Lei Tian, Dong-Dong Li, Gong-Jun Chen, Wen Gu, Shi-Ping Yan, Xin Liu, Dai-Zheng Liao and Peng Cheng,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 395
DOI: 10.1039/b911950g

A (3,4,6)-connected 3D cobalt–organic frameworks formulated as {[Co₂(Hbidc)₂(bpt)₂]·7H₂O}_n (1) have been synthesized and characterized. 1, having a Co-Hbidc layer architecture which is further pillared by bpt spacers into a 3D structure, exhibits the coexistence of spin-canted weak ferromagnetism with T_N = 10 K and long-range magnetic ordering.

Precursory Ag-bipyridine 2D coordination polymer: a new and efficient route for the synthesis of Ag nanoparticles
Avijit Pramanik and Gopal Das,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 401
DOI: 10.1039/b908446k

A 2D coordination polymer of the Ag–bipyridine complex resulted in the formation of Ag nanoparticles via the calcination–reconstruction method in an efficient way.

Glycine-assisted double-solvothermal approach for various cuprous oxide structures with good catalytic activities
Huan Pang, Feng Gao and Qingyi Lu,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 406
DOI: 10.1039/b904705k

In this study, a glycine-assisted mixed-solvothermal approach has been developed for the synthesis of various Cu₂O structures including octahedral, cubic, and corresponding hexa-spindle and octa-spindle structures with good catalytic activities.

Diversity of binding of sulfate and nitrate anions with laterally asymmetric aza cryptands
Madhab C. Das, Sujit K. Ghosh and Parimal K. Bharadwaj,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 413
DOI: 10.1039/b912264h

Trapped dimeric-bisulfate, a sandwiched mono- and dimeric nitrate, and an encapsulated nitrate have been identified by the complexation with two laterally asymmetric aza cryptands of different dimensionalities.

An unusual fluorite network constructed by dinuclear manganese and 5-carboxyl-1-carboxymethyl-3-oxidopyridimium
Cai-Hong Zhan, Mei-Xiang Jiang, Yun-Long Feng and Jian-Wen Cheng,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 420
DOI: 10.1039/b909889e

A new structure constructed of 2D layers consisting in left- and right-handed helical chains and further linked by L^2- ligands into a 3D (4,8)-connected fluorite network with a Schläfli symbol of (4⁶)₂(4¹².6¹².8⁴).

Hydrothermal in situ ligand reaction: copper(II)-mediated stepwise oxidation of 2,3,5- and 2,4,6-trimethylpyridine to pyridinecarboxylates
Cui-Jin Li, Zhuojia Lin, Lei Yun, Yu-Ling Xie, Ji-Dong Leng, Yong-Cong Ou and Ming-Liang Tong,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 425
DOI: 10.1039/b911463g

Hydrothermal treatments of 2,3,5-trimethylpyridine or 2,4,6-trimethylpyridine in the presence of copper nitrate yield four different pyridinecarboxylates, 2-dmpya, 2,5-mpyda, 2,4,6-pyta and 2,4-pyda, and a new ligand, 2,4,6-Opyta. The stepwise oxidation is copper(II)-mediated and can be controlled by the amount of the oxidants and pH value of the solutions.

Construction and property investigation of transition-metal complexes modified octamolybdate hybrid materials based on V-shaped organic ligands
Hong-Ying Zang, Ya-Qian Lan, Guang-Sheng Yang, Xin-Long Wang, Kui-Zhan Shao, Guang-Juan Xu and Zhong-Min Su,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 434
DOI: 10.1039/b911881k

Six new differently dimensional transition-metal complexes modified octamolybdate compounds have been successfully synthesized. Additionally, we investigated the semiconducting properties of the six compounds and the photoluminescence and photoconductivity of 5.

Hydrothermal chemistry of vanadium oxides with aromatic di- and tri-phosphonates in the presence of secondary metal copper(II) cationic complex subunits
Paul DeBurgomaster, Wayne Ouellette, Hongxue Liu, Charles J. O'Connor and Jon Zubieta,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 446
DOI: 10.1039/b910641c

Organic–inorganic hybrid materials of the Cu(ligand)/V_xO_y/organophosphonate, Cu(ligand/V_xO_yF_z/organophosphonate and Cu(ligand)/organophosphonate families have been isolated and structurally characterized. The structure of [Cu(C₅H₄NCO₂)₂V₂O₄(1,4-HO₃PC₆H₄PO₃H)] is shown.

Syntheses and crystal structures of Cu^IIBi^III, Cu^IIBa^IICu^II, [Cu^IIPb^II]₂ and cocrystallized (U^VIO₂)₂.4Cu^II complexes: structural diversity of the coordination compounds derived from N,N-ethylenebis(3-ethoxysalicylaldiimine)
Susanta Hazra, Sujit Sasmal, Malabika Nayak, Hazel A. Sparkes, Judith A. K. Howard and Sasankasekhar Mohanta,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 470
DOI: 10.1039/b913408e

Syntheses and structures of a dinuclear Cu^IIBi^III, trinuclear Cu^II₂Ba^II, tetranuclear [Cu^IIPb^II]₂ and hexanuclear (U^VIO₂)₂·4Cu^II compounds, the latter of which is a [2 × 1 + 1 × 4] cocrystal, derived from N,N-ethylenebis(3-ethoxysalicylaldiimine) are described.

Crystal-to-crystal thermal phase transition amongst dimorphs of hexa-O-p-toluoyl-myo-inositol conserving two-dimensional isostructurality
Rajesh G. Gonnade, Mohan M. Bhadbhade and Mysore S. Shashidhar,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 478
DOI: 10.1039/b910546h

A room temperature triclinic (P-1) form of hexa-O-p-toluoyl-myo-inositol undergoes thermal single-crystal-to-single-crystal phase transition to a high temperature monoclinic (P2₁/n) form conserving two-dimensional isostructurality.

Four novel Zn(II)/Cd(II) metal–organic frameworks constructed from 4-(4-pyridyl)-4,2:6,4-terpyridine: hydrothermal synthesis, crystal structures, and luminescent properties
Bao-Cheng Wang, Qing-Ran Wu, Huai-Ming Hu, Xiao-Li Chen, Zhen-Hua Yang, Yi-Qing Shangguan, Meng-Lin Yang and Gang-Lin Xue,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 485
DOI: 10.1039/b912415b

Four novel Zn(II)/Cd(II) MOFs were synthesized by pytpy and organic-acid mixed ligands, giving networks from 1D to 3D structures. The luminescence properties of 1–4 have been investigated by fluorescence emission spectra and UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectra in the crystalline state. The results show that those compounds display excellent fluorescence properties and possess high thermostability.

Rare earth cerium doping effects in nonlinear optical materials: potassium hydrogen phthalate (KHP) and tris(thiourea)zinc(II) sulfate (ZTS)
L. Kasthuri, G. Bhagavannarayana, S. Parthiban, G. Ramasamy, K. Muthu and Subbiah Meenakshisundaram,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 493
DOI: 10.1039/b907513e

The influence of Ce(IV) doping on tris(thiourea)zinc(II) sulfate and potassium hydrogen phthalate crystals over a concentration range from 1 to 10 mol% in the solution during crystallization has been investigated.

Facile controlled synthesis of highly ordered dendritic and flower-like cobalt superstructures
Zhenguo An, Jingjie Zhang and Shunlong Pan,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 500
DOI: 10.1039/b910303a

Hierarchically dendritic and flower-like cobalt superstructures are selectively synthesized by a facile hydrothermal process. The morphology of the products can be tuned simply by adjusting the composition of the reaction system and processing conditions. The products exhibit shape-dependent ferromagnetic properties at room temperature.

Development of CdZnTe doped with Bi for gamma radiation detection
V. Carcelén, J. Rodríguez-Fernández, N. Vijayan, P. Hidalgo, J. Piqueras, N. V. Sochinskii, J. M. Perez and E. Diéguez,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 507
DOI: 10.1039/b905810a

CdZnTe:Bi bulk crystals with Cd excess have been grown by the Bridgman Method modified with a Pt tube acting as a cold finger and supporting the quartz ampoule

One-step synthesis of AlN branched nanostructures by an improved DC arc discharge plasma method
Weiwei Lei, Dan Liu, Pinwen Zhu, Xiaohui Chen, Jian Hao, Qiushi Wang, Qiliang Cui and Guangtian Zou,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 511
DOI: 10.1039/b910735e

Aluminium nitride branched nanostructures with tree shapes and sea urchin shapes are synthesized via direct nitrification of aluminium by an improved DC arc discharge plasma method.

Similar modes of inclusion in complexes of -cyclodextrin with sulfonylurea hypoglycemic drugs
Anastasia Paulidou, Davide Maffeo, Konstantina Yannakopoulou and Irene M. Mavridis,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 517
DOI: 10.1039/b908128c

To gain insight in the mode of inclusion of sulfonylurea hypoglycemic drugs into -cyclodextrin (CD), the molecular structures of the inclusion complexes of three such drugs, tolbutamide (TBM), tolazamide (TLZ) and glimepiride (GLP), have been determined for the first time by X-ray crystallography.

Diaminotriazine-substituted nitronyl nitroxide: a novel building block for organic magnets having multiple hydrogen bonding substituents as structure-determining supramolecular synthons
Hiroyuki Tanaka, Daisuke Shiomi, Shuichi Suzuki, Masatoshi Kozaki, Keiji Okada, Kazunobu Sato and Takeji Takui,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 526
DOI: 10.1039/b909757k

As a novel building block for molecule-based magnets having multiple hydrogen bond functionality, diaminotriazine-substituted nitronyl nitroxide has been designed and synthesised.

Control of the crystal structure of titanium(IV) oxide by hydrothermal treatment of a titanate nanotube under acidic conditions
Naoya Murakami, Taka-aki Kamai, Toshiki Tsubota and Teruhisa Ohno,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 532
DOI: 10.1039/b913586n

Crystal transformation of a titanate nanotube (TNT) into titanium(IV) oxide (TiO₂) particles proceeds under various hydrothermal conditions with an inorganic acid

The intramolecular blue-shifting C–HF–C hydrogen bond: crystal structure of [4,4-bis(HCF₂CF₂CF₂CF₂CH₂OCH₂)-2,2-bpy]MCl₂ where M = Pt, Pd
Norman Lu, Wen-Han Tu, Yuh-Sheng Wen, Ling-Kang Liu, Chun-Yi Chou and Jyh-Chiang Jiang,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 538
DOI: 10.1039/b916051e

A cisoidal HCF₂CF₂CF₂CF₂CH₂– chain on carbon backbone, from 2 and 3, exhibits a six-membered, blue-shifting C–HF–C hydrogen-bond, the calculated C–H stretches with periodic density functional theory being in good agreement with IR observations.

Hydrolytic synthesis and structural characterization of five hexanuclear oxo-hydroxo lanthanide clusters
Yu-Zhang Tong, Qing-Lun Wang, Guang Yang, Guang-Ming Yang, Shi-Ping Yan, Dai-Zheng Liao and Peng Cheng,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 543
DOI: 10.1039/b914208h

Five hexanuclear oxo-hydroxo lanthanide clusters are synthesized by hydrolysis of the lanthanide ions together with 4-amido-3,5-dimethyl-1,2,4-triazole. They all have a [Ln₆(µ₆-O)(µ₃-OH)₈]⁸⁺ core structure and triazole groups stabilize the core structure in different fashions.

Self-assembled 3D architectures of lanthanide orthoborate: hydrothermal synthesis and luminescence properties
Zhenhe Xu, Chunxia Li, Ziyong Cheng, Cuimiao Zhang, Guogang Li, Chong Peng and Jun Lin,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 549
DOI: 10.1039/b916315h

Monodisperse YBO₃ architectures with various shapes have been prepared on a large scale by a hydrothermal process using Y(OH)₃ as a precursor. The photoluminescence properties of YBO₃:Eu³⁺/Tb³⁺ are investigated in detail.

The thiocyanate anion as a polydentate halogen bond acceptor
Pascal Cauliez, Victor Polo, Thierry Roisnel, Rosa Llusar and Marc Fourmigué,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 558
DOI: 10.1039/b913559f

The ditopic Lewis-base character of the NCS^- anion toward halogen bonding is analysed by a combination of X-ray crystal structures of Et₄N⁺ and nBu₄N⁺ thiocyanate salts with neutral perfluoroiodobenzenes, and ELF theoretical calculations.

Design and constructions of three novel metal–organic frameworks based on pillared-layer motifs
Yan-Yan Xu, Yan-Yan Xing, Xian-Ying Duan, Yi-Zhi Li, Hui-Zhen Zhu and Qing-Jin Meng,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 567
DOI: 10.1039/b909053c

Three novel 3D metal–organic frameworks based on pillared-layer motifs were successfully synthesized, and their structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies.

Calixarene C₈-imidazolium interplay as a design strategy for penetrating organic bi-layers
Irene Ling, Yatimah Alias, Alexandre N. Sobolev and Colin L. Raston,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 573
DOI: 10.1039/b913826a

Multi-component bi-layers with p-sulfonatocalix[4]arene, 1-octyl-3-methylimidazolium (C₈-mim) and phosphonium cations, as well as aquated lanthanide ions, displayed imidazolium moiety residing in the calixarene cavity, with the terminus of the octyl chain penetrating the hydrophobic bi-layer as part of extended structure.

Model equations for the calculation of the volume and surface of a sucrose crystal: a tool for accurate crystal growth rate determination
Abdelfattah Bensouissi, Barbara Rogé, Jean Genotelle and Mohamed Mathlouthi,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 579
DOI: 10.1039/b912120j

A geometric model of sucrose crystal permitted the calculation of a sucrose crystal surface and volume and expressing the growth rate as a mass unit per unit time and unit surface area without the need of using shape factors.

Facile synthesis of Y₄O(OH)₉NO₃:Eu³⁺/Y₂O₃:Eu³⁺ nanotubes and nanobundles from nanolamellar precursors
Yuhua Zheng, Hongpeng You, Guang Jia, Kai Liu, Yanhua Song, Mei Yang, Yeju Huang and Hongjie Zhang,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 585
DOI: 10.1039/b912665a

Y₄O(OH)₉NO₃:Eu³⁺ nanotubes and nanobundles were synthesized from nanolamellar precursors with the proposed rolling mechanism. The corresponding Y₂O₃:Eu³⁺ nanotubes and nanobundles were obtained by subsequent calcinations of the Y₄O(OH)₉NO₃:Eu³⁺ precursors.

Synthesis and growth kinetics of high quality InAs nanocrystals using in situ generated AsH₃ as the arsenic source
Jianbing Zhang and Daoli Zhang,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 591
DOI: 10.1039/b907572k

High quality InAs nanocrystals were synthesized using in situ generated AsH₃. The synthesis should be controlled in 20–30 min, or an extension of growth would lead to dissolution of the nanocrystals due to the instability of the monomers formed from AsH₃.

pH-dependent assembly of a series of inorganic–organic hybrid molybdenum(V) phosphate
Xiao Zhang, Zhihui Yi, Liyan Zhao, Qian Chen, Xiaolin Wang, Jiqing Xu, Wujiong Xia and Chao Yang,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 595
DOI: 10.1039/b917754j

Four inorganic–organic hybrid molybdenum phosphates have been synthesized. The dimensionality and organization of those compounds can be tuned by the pH value of the reaction system.

Thiocyanate-induced conformational transformation of a flexible fluconazole ligand in Cd(II) coordination polymers
Yun Ling, Lei Zhang, Jing Li, Shuan-Shi Fan and Miao Du,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 604
DOI: 10.1039/b914049b

Six novel cadmium(II) coordination polymers with fluconazole coligands have been prepared and characterized by several physical methods. The crystal structures show that the thiocyanate anion induces a conformational change on the flexile fluconazole ligand from anti–gauche to anti–anti.

Syntheses, structures, photoluminescence and magnetic properties of five compounds with 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate acid and imidazole ligands
Jiao Xu, Zhaorui Pan, Tianwei Wang, Yizhi Li, Zijian Guo, Stuart R. Batten and Hegen Zheng,  CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 612
DOI: 10.1039/b916222d

Five new coordination compounds with novel topology structures were synthesized successfully and their magnetic and photoluminescence properties were discussed in detail.

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CrystEngComm, 2010, 12, 620
DOI: 10.1039/c000639b

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