title: [Zn(H2O)4][Zn2Sn3Se9(MeNH2)]: a robust open framework chalcogenide with a large nonlinear optical response.
abstract: [Zn(H2O)4][Zn2Sn3Se9(MeNH2)] has an open polar framework based on supertetrahedral clusters with a unique double connectivity mode and exhibits a strong second harmonic generation response, excellent acid stability and proton exchange capacity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, 2145 Sheridan Road, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208-3113, USA.
authors.forename: Manolis J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Manos
authors.forename: Joon I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Jang
authors.forename: John B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Ketterson
authors.forename: Mercouri G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Kanatzidis
mesh_terms: D000143:Acids / Q000737:chemistry; D008958:Models, Molecular; D015394:Molecular Structure; D009942:Organometallic Compounds / Q000737:chemistry*; D010316:Particle Size; D011522:Protons; D012643:Selenium / Q000737:chemistry*; D014001:Tin / Q000737:chemistry*; D014867:Water / Q000737:chemistry; D014961:X-Ray Diffraction; D015032:Zinc / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D000143:Acids; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D011522:Protons; D014867:Water; D014001:Tin; D012643:Selenium; D015032:Zinc