Abstract
The structure of the melt state of one-dimensional (1D) coordination polymer crystal Cu(isopropylimidazolate) (melting temperature Tm = 143 °C) was characterized by DSC, variable temperature PXRD, solid-state NMR (SSNMR), viscoelastic measurements, XAS, and DFT-AIMD calculations. These analyses suggested “coordination polymer-forming liquid” formation with preserved coordination bonds above Tm. Variable chain configurations and moderate cohesive interaction in adjacent chains are the keys to the rarely observed polymer-forming liquid. The melt structure is reminiscent of the common 1D organic polymer melts such as entanglement or random coil structures.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 11422-11426 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Chemical Science |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 38 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2022/09/12 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry