title: Unexpected Ni(II) and Cu(II) polynuclear assemblies--a balance between ligand and metal ion coordination preferences.
abstract: Polytopic ligand design involves matching the coordination pocket composition with the metal ion coordination 'algorithm', but despite targeting [4 x 4] grids as the final outcome, metal ion preferences and ligand control can lead to widely varying complexes in the self-assembly process with Ni(II) and Cu(II).
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Memorial University, St. John's, NL, A1B 3X7, Canada.
authors.forename: Kontantin V
authors.initials: KV
authors.lastname: Shuvaev
authors.forename: Santokh S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Tandon
authors.forename: Louise N
authors.initials: LN
authors.lastname: Dawe
authors.forename: Laurence K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Thompson