title: New 3-D La(III)-Cu(II)-containing coordination polymer with a high potential porosity.
abstract: A new 3-D coordination polymer containing both 3d and 4f ions has been designed. Its chemical formula is La2[Cu(pba)]3(H2O)8 . 8H2O. It crystallizes in the quadratic system, space group I41/a with a = 42.4947(9) Angstrom, c = 16.3378(3) Angstrom, and Z = 16. Its crystal structure can be described as a 3-D molecular framework exhibiting a complex network of interconnected zigzaglike channels. Once crystallization water molecules are removed, this compound presents a high potential porosity and a low density. The porosity has been evaluated using Connolly's algorithm.
authors.affiliation: Sciences Chimiques de Rennes, Matériaux Inorganiques: Chimie Douce et Réactivité, UMR CNRS-INSA 6226, INSA, 20 Avenue des buttes de Coësmes, 35043 Rennes, France. olivier.guillou@insa-rennes.fr
authors.forename: Olivier
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Guillou
authors.forename: Carole
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Daiguebonne
authors.forename: Magatte
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Camara
authors.forename: Nicolas
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kerbellec