Rigid unit modes and intrinsic flexibility in linearly bridged framework structures

Goodwin, A. L. (2006) Rigid unit modes and intrinsic flexibility in linearly bridged framework structures. Physical Review B, 74 (13). p. 134302. DOI https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.74.134302

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Abstract

A method of calculating the number and nature of rigid unit modes (RUMs) in linearly bridged framework structures is presented. Using this approach, it is shown that linearly bridged framework structures inherently possess large degrees of structural flexibility, irrespective of their connectivity (i.e., framework topology). In particular, an O(V) density of RUMs across reciprocal space is an intrinsic property of these materials. This result has implications for their guest sorption, ion diffusion, strain screening, and negative thermal expansion behavior. The RUM spectra of three representative topologies are studied: the Prussian Blue, Zn(CN)2, and extended β-quartz structure types.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	2006 AREP IA52 2006 P
Subjects:	03 - Mineral Sciences
Divisions:	03 - Mineral Sciences
Journal or Publication Title:	Physical Review B
Volume:	74
Page Range:	p. 134302
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.74.134302
Depositing User:	Sarah Humbert
Date Deposited:	16 Feb 2009 13:02
Last Modified:	23 Jul 2013 10:07
URI:	http://eprints.esc.cam.ac.uk/id/eprint/321

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