Crystallographic visualization of C3-hydrocarbon-induced structural transformation and guest encapsulation within a flexible coordination network

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how C3 hydrocarbons induce structural changes in flexible coordination polymers for guest encapsulation.
• Employ crystallographic visualization to analyze structural transformations.
• Investigate the transition from nonporous to porous states in coordination polymers.
• Test various C3 hydrocarbons for their ability to induce changes.
• C3 hydrocarbons effectively induce structural transformations in the coordination network.
• The flexible network can switch between nonporous and porous states depending on the guest size/shape.
• Encapsulation of guest molecules is demonstrated, indicating potential applications.