title: Self-assembly of a unique hexadecanuclear [4 x (2 x 2)]-Pb16 'grid of grids' type structure.
abstract: A new ligand containing a linear sequence of four-tridentate chelating subunits built around alkoxide and pyrimidine bridging groups undergoes a spontaneous self-assembly process with Pb(CF3SO3)2 to produce a unique hexadecanuclear [4 x (2 x 2)] 'grid of grids' type structure with external dimensions of 26 A.
authors.affiliation: Division of Chemistry, School of Science, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, UK NG11 8NS.
authors.forename: Stuart T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Onions
authors.forename: Anthony M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Frankin
authors.forename: Peter N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Horton
authors.forename: Michael B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Hursthouse
authors.forename: Craig J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Matthews