Reticular chemistry studies on CuCN derivatives for new luminescent materials

The construction of coordination polymers has been rationalized through the use of database and a topological approach. The reticular chemistry is based on the specific geometry of tectons that, by combination, form a predictable topology. This abstract procedure, in presence of nodes with a specific coordination form and of directional interactions, allows to obtaining a desired topology. This is often connected with the properties of the materials, like porosity, NLO properties and magnetism.