This research aims to prepare and crystallographically characterize novel samarium (Sm) containing metal-organic framworks (MOFs). Thus far, the experimental conditions have been centered upon the combination of Sm nitrate or chloride salts with various 'capping' or 'linking' organic ligands. Organic chelating ligands are used to 'cap' the coordination environment of the Sm metal centers whereas the second ligand (the linker) is used to increase dimensionality of the framework. Various combinations of Sm metal centers and bipyridine ligands have been isolated as biproducts of the reaction and crystallographically characterized. It has been postulated that these samarium MOFs could be used as sensors for radioactive molecules.

Preparation and charcterization of novel samarium metal-organic frameworks

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