Electron-Sharing TCNQ Molecules (IMAGE)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Electron-Sharing TCNQ Molecules

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Electron-sharing TCNQ molecules bind to the copper ions in the framework to enable electrical conductivity in MOF materials. The dotted white arrows illustrate the mechanism of electrical conductivity in these materials. (TCNQ: 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinododimethane)

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M. Foster/Sandia National Labs

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