title: Nitrogen and hydrogen adsorption by an organic microporous crystal.
abstract: Quick on the uptake: Following its identification during a targeted search, the intriguing crystal structure of 3,3',4,4'-tetra(trimethylsilylethynyl)biphenyl was investigated. Simple removal of the included solvent provides an organic crystal with an open microporous structure that has a striking similarity to that of zeolite A (see picture). Reversible adsorption of nitrogen and hydrogen gases at 77 K confirms that the microporosity is permanent.
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF10 AT, UK.
authors.forename: Kadhum J
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authors.lastname: Msayib
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authors.lastname: Book
authors.forename: Peter M
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authors.lastname: Budd
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authors.lastname: Chaukura
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authors.lastname: Harris
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authors.lastname: Helliwell
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authors.lastname: Tedds
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authors.lastname: Xu
authors.forename: Neil B
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authors.lastname: McKeown