[Co(H₂O)₆]²⁺and H₃O⁺encapsulated in a unique 3D anionic Co(II) framework with hydrophilic hexagonal and circular channels

Jun Zhao, Bo Liu, Ya-Pan Wu, Liang Bai, Jian Zhang and Dong-Sheng Li*

An interesting Co-based 3D framework exhibits a rare example where [Co(H2O)6]2+ and H3O+ ions not only act as counterions to balance the negatively charged structure, but also may serve as templates in the assembly of the anionic framework with open hydrophilic channels.

CrystEngComm,2015,17(37) 7034-7037.