Systematic Metal Variation and Solvent and Hydrogen‐Gas Storage in Supramolecular Nanoballs

Abstract

Play ball! A family of discrete metallo-supramolecular nanoballs (see picture) containing different divalent metals is produced by self-assembly. These species have porous structures, similar to metal–organic frameworks. Stepwise desolvation results in bare metal sites which can be functionalized with organic molecules; the interball cavities show high affinity for hydrogen gas. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.