Template induced structural isomerism and enhancement of porosity in manganese(ii) based metal–organic frameworks (Mn-MOFs)†
Abstract
Three new metal–organic framework isomers have been synthesized by using the organic linker 5-triazole isophthalic acid and Mn(NO3)2·xH2O. Structural conversions from non-porous to porous MOFs due to the template effect have been observed. The cross-sectional pore apertures of the resulting Mn-MOFs are comparable to the molecular dimensions of the template (