The subject invention pertains to nanoscale polyhedron-shaped molecules having molecular building blocks connected at their vertices. The subject invention also concerns methods of producing nanoscale polyhedrons utilizing a self-assembly reaction. The resultant molecules are faceted polyhedra that are porous, chemically robust, contain chemically accessible sites on their facets, and which are neutral and soluble in common laboratory solvents. The nanoscale polyhedrons can exhibit additional desirable physical properties, such as ferromagnetic properties.
主题发明涉及具有在顶点连接的分子构建块的纳米级多面体形分子。主题发明还涉及利用自组装反应生产纳米级多面体的方法。所得分子是多面的多面体,它们是多孔的、
化学上稳定的,在它们的面上含有
化学可接近的位点,并且是中性的,在常见的实验室溶剂中可溶。纳米级多面体可以表现出额外的理想物理性质,如
铁磁性。