Abstract
This chapter deals with the explanation of three-connected nets. Nets can be constructed with links of approximately the same length and more or less planar nodes with angles close to 120 °. Some different building blocks that form three-connected nets are described in this chapter. There are essentially two different types of building blocks, (1) organic molecules with trigonal bonding and (2) trigonal nodes formed by a metal ion and its ligands. The preferred geometry of a building block is analyzed by searching the Cambridge structural database. It is important to keep in mind the adaptability of the nets. The substantial deviations from ideal geometry that are possible make the relationship between building block and the type of net formed a very complex issue. There are many possible ways to organize the three connected nets, such as uninodal three-connected nets, binodal three-connected nets, and multinodal three-connected nets. They differ in the type of node and in the order of the ring size. Several example and summary of the three connected nets are also provided in this chapter.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
