Solid-state-chemistry Framework for a molecular prison

Solid-state-chemistry Framework for a molecular prison

A remarkable family of solids--known as clathrates, or inclusion compounds--exists in which host compounds hold guest molecules captive in their rooms. The latest example has an unprecedented topology and opens up fresh avenues for investigation.

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Veröffentlicht in:Nature (London) 2006-08, Vol.442 (7105), p.878-879
1. Verfasser: Pouchard, Michel
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Chemical compounds
Chemical Sciences
Chemistry
Material chemistry
Molecules
Solids
Topology
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Zusammenfassung:A remarkable family of solids--known as clathrates, or inclusion compounds--exists in which host compounds hold guest molecules captive in their rooms. The latest example has an unprecedented topology and opens up fresh avenues for investigation.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/442878a