Synthesis, characterization, and photoluminescence of isostructural Mn, Co, and Zn MOFs having a diamondoid structure with large tetrahedral cages and high thermal stability

Abstract

Three novel Mn, Co, and Zn MOFs containing large tetrahedral cages have been prepared and are stable up to 400 degree C; X-ray diffraction revealed the frameworks are isostructural having a diamondoid structure of "hourglass" subunits connected by triangular carboxylate ligands.