From Cubane to Supercubane: The Design, Synthesis, and Structure of a Three-Dimensional Open Framework Based on a Ln4O4 Cluster

Key Points

• This research aims to design and synthesize a new three-dimensional open framework compound using lanthanide clusters.
• Synthesized the compound by mixing Dy(ClO4)3 and L-aspartic acid in aqueous solution.
• Adjusted pH to approximately 6.5 using aqueous NaOH.
• Characterized the resulting open-framework structure.
• Successfully created an extended network with three-dimensional channels measuring 11.78 Å.
• Demonstrated assembly of discrete lanthanide cubanes into supercubanes.