Abstract

Rationally designed and synthesized, two novel pillar-layered 3D microporous frameworks {[Cd(pzdc)(azpy)]⋅2 H2O}n (1, left) and {[Cd(pzdc)(bpee)]⋅1.5 H2O}n (2, right) have high thermal stability and highly selective adsorption properties. Removal of guest water molecules results in the expansion of 1 but the contraction of 2. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2004/z53923_s.pdf or from the author. 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.