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1.             1.  L.N. Dawe, K.V. Shuvaev and L.K. Thompson. Polytopic ligand directed self-assembly – polymetallic [nxn] grids versus non-grid oligomers (2009). Chem. Soc. Rev. DOI: 10.1039/b807219c.

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3.             2.  K. Petukhov, M.S. Alam, H. Rupp, S. Stromsdorfer, P. Müller, A. Scheurer, R.W. Saalfrank, J. Kortus, A Postnikov, M. Ruben, L.K. Thompson and J.-M. Lehn. STM spectroscopy

4.             of magnetic molecules (2009). Coord. Chem. Rev. DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2009.02.024.

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6.             3.  S.S. Tandon, S.D. Bunge, D. Motry, J. Sanchez Costa, G. Aromi, J. Reedijk and L.K. Thompson. Copper coordination polymers based on single-chain or sheet structures involving

7.             dinuclear and tetranuclear copper(II) units: synthesis, structures and magnetostructural correlations (2009). DOI:10.1021/ic900240y.

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9.             4.  L.N. Dawe, K.V. Shuvaev and L.K. Thompson. Magnetic [nxn] grids by directed self-assembly. Inorg. Chem. (Forum Issue) 48, 3323-3341 (2009).

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11.          5.  S.V. Kolotilov, D. Schollmeyer, L.K. Thompson, V. Golub, A.W. Addison and V.V. Pavlishchuk. Synthesis, structure and magnetic properties of oligometallic systems derived from di-

12.          and trinuclear copper(II) amido-oximate complexes. Dalton Trans., 3007-3014 (2008).

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14.              6.  D. Dragancea, A.W. Addison, M. Zeller, L.K. Thompson, D. Hoole, M.D. Revenco and A.D. Hunter. Dinuclear Copper(II) Complexes with Bis-thiocarbohydrazone Ligands.

15.              Eur. J. Inorg. Chem.  2530-2536 (2008).

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17.          7.  E. Medlycott, G.S. Hanan, T.S.M. Abedin and L.K. Thompson. The effect of steric hindrance on the Fe(III) complexes of triazine containing ligands. Polyhedron, 27, 493-501 (2008). 

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19.          8.  V. Niel, V.A. Milway, L.N. Dawe, H. Grove, S.S. Tandon, T.S.M. Abedin, T.L. Kelly, E.C. Spencer, J.A.K. Howard, J.L. Collins, D.O. Miller and L.K. Thompson. Coordination ‘oligomers’ in self

20.          -assembly reactions of some ‘tritopic’ dihydrazone ligands – mononuclear, dinuclear, hexanuclear, heptanuclear and nonanuclear examples. Inorg. Chem. 47, 176-189 (2008).

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22.          9.  X. Roy, L.K. Thompson, N. Coombs and M.J. MacLachlan. Mesostructured Prussian Blue Analogues. Angew. Chem. 46, 1-5 (2007). 

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24.          10. A. Decken, M. Ebdah, R.M. Kowalczyk, C.P. Landee, E.J. McInnes, J. Passmore, K.V. Shuvaev, L.K. Thompson. Tuning Intermolecular Magnetic Exchange Interactions in the Solids

25.          CxF2x(CNSSS)2(AsF6)2: Structural, EPR, and Magnetic Characterization of Dimeric (x = 2, 4) Diradicals. Inorg. Chem. 46, 7756-7766 (2007).

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27.          11.  A. Decken, T.S. Cameron, J. Passmore, J.M. Rautiainen, R.W. Reed, K.V. Shuvaev, L.K. Thompson. Characterization of the Diradical ·NSNSC-CNSSN· and [NSNSC-CNSSN][MF6]n

28.          (n=1,2). The first observation of an Excited Triplet State in Dimers of 7π-CNSSN· Radicals. Inorg. Chem. 46, 7436-7457 (2007).

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30.          12.  A.A. Leitch, R.T. Oakley, R.W. Reed, L.K. Thompson. Electronic and Magnetic Interactions in π-Stacked Bisthiadiazinyl Radicals. Inorg. Chem. 46, 6261-6270 (2007).

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32.          13. S. K. Dey, T.S.M. Abedin, L.N. Dawe, S.S. Tandon, J. L. Collins, L.K. Thompson, A.V. Postnikov, M.S. Alam, P. Müller. ‘Supramolecular’ self-assembled polynuclear complexes

33.          from tritopic, tetratopic and pentatopic ligands – structural, magnetic and surface studies. Inorg. Chem. 46, 7767-7781 (2007).

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35.          14. L.N. Dawe and L.K. Thompson. A self-assembled, magnetically coupled square Cu16 4 x [2x2] grid.  Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 46, 7440-7444 (2007).

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37.          15. S.S. Tandon, L.N. Dawe, V.A. Milway, J.L. Collins and L.K. Thompson. Linear copper ‘chain’ complexes with bulky tritopic hydrazone ligands – structural and magnetic studies.

38.          Dalton Trans. 1948-1953 (2007).

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40.          16. S.K. Dey, S. Shit, S. Mitra, L.K. Thompson and K.M. A. Malik. An antiferromagnetically coupled trinuclear Cu(II) complex containing μ(O,O’), μ(O) carboxylates and μ(O) phenoxide bridges.

41.          Inorg. Chim. Acta, 360, 1915-1920 (2007).

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43.          17. J.L. Brusso, S. Derakhshan, M.E. Itkis, H. Kleinke, R.C. Haddon, R.T. Oakley, R.W. Read, J.F. Richardson, C.M. Robertson and L.K. Thompson. Isostructural Bisdiathiazolyl and

44.          Bisthiaselenazolyl Radicals: Trends in Bandwidth and Conductivity. Inorg. Chem. 45, 10958-10966 (2006).

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46.          18. S.R. Parsons, L.K. Thompson, S.K. Dey, C. Wilson and J.A.K. Howard. A square high spin[2x2] [Fe(III)2Ni(II)2] hetero-metallic grid with an S=3 ground state. Inorg. Chem. 45,

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49.          19. L.N. Dawe, T.S.M. Abedin, T.L. Kelly, L.K. Thompson, D.O. Miller. L. Zhao, C. Wilson, M.A. Leech and J.A.K. Howard. Self-assembled grids ([2x2] M4, [3x3] M9) and trigonal bipyramidal

50.          clusters (M5)–structural and magnetic properties: J. Mater. Chem. 16, 2645-2656 (2006).

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52.          20. V.A. Milway, S.M.T. Abedin, V. Niel, T.L. Kelly, L.N. Dawe, S.K. Dey, D.W. Thompson, D.O. Miller, M.S. Alam, P. Müller and L.K. Thompson. Supramolecular ‘flat’ Mn9 grid complexes –

53.          towards functional molecular platforms. Dalton Trans. 2835-2851 (2006).

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55.          21. M.T. Lemaire, T.M. Barclay, L.K. Thompson and R.G. Hicks. Synthesis, structure and magnetism of a binuclear Co(II) complex of a potentially bis-tridentate verdazyl radical ligand: Inorg.

56.          Chim. Acta, 359, 2616-2621 (2006).

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58.          22. O. Waldmann, H.U. Güdel, T.L. Kelly and L.K. Thompson. The Mixed-Valent Manganese [3x3] Grid [Mn(III)4Mn(II)5(2poap-2H)6](ClO4)10·10H2O, a Mesoscopic Spin -1/2 Cluster:

59.          Inorg. Chem. 45, 3295-3300 (2006).

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61.          23. V.A. Milway, S.M.T. Abedin, L.K. Thompson and D.O. Miller. Ferromagnetic Cu8 pinwheel clusters as building blocks for larger magnetic networks: Long-range structural and magnetic

62.          ordering: Inorg. Chim. Acta, 359, 2700-2711 (2006).

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64.          24. J.G. Shapter, L. Weeks, L.K. Thompson, K.J. Pope, Z. Xu and M.R. Johnston. Scanning tunneling microscopy investigation of nonanuclear [3x3] MnII supramolecular grids: Smart Mater.

65.          Struct. 15, S171-S177 (2006).

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67.          25. A. Decken, S.M. Mattar, J. Passmore, K.V. Shuvaev and L.K. Thompson. Toward a More General Synthetic Route to Paramagnetic Solids Containing RCNSSS·+ Radical Cations. A

68.          Structure-Property Correlation for RCNSSS·+ (R=F5C2, Cl3C): Inorg. Chem. 45, 3878-3886 (2006).

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70.          26. M.J. Prushan, A.W. Addison, R.J. Butcher and L.K. Thompson. Copper(II) complexes of tetradentate thiother-oxime ligands: Inorg. Chim. Acta, 358, 3449-3456 (2005).

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72.          27. L.K. Thompson, O. Waldmann and Z. Xu. Polynuclear maganese grids and clusters –A magnetic perspective: Coord. Chem. Revs. 249, 2677-2690 (2005)

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74.          28. M. Corti, M. Filibian, P. Carretta, L. Zhao and L.K. Thompson. Low-energy excitations in Mn3x3 molecular nanomagnets. Phys. Rev. B 72. 064402-(1-7) (2005).

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76.          29. L.K. Thompson. 2004 Alcan Award Lecture; From Dinuclear to Triakontahexanuclear Complexes–Adventures in Supramolecular Coordination Chemistry. Can. J. Chem. 83, 77-92 (2005).

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78.          30. A.W. Addison, R.J. Butcher, Z. Homonnay, V.V. Pavlishchuk, M.J. Prushan and L.K. Thompson. The hexakis(thiocyanato)ferrate(III) ion: A Coordination Chemistry Classic Reveals

79.          an Interesting Geometry Pattern for the Thiocyanate Ligands. Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. 2404-2408 (2005).

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81.          31. T.L. Kelly, V.A. Milway, H. Grove, V. Niel, T.S.M. Abedin, L.K. Thompson, L. Zhao, R.G. Harvey, D.O. Miller, M. Leech, A.E. Goeta and J.A.K. Howard. Complexes Derived from ‘Unstable’

82.          Hydrazone Ligands – Unexpected Products. Polyhedron, 24, 807-821 (2005).

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84.          32. T.S. Cameron, M.T. Lemaire, J. Passmore, J.M. Rawson, K.V. Shuvaev and L.K. Thompson. Preparation and Solid State Characterization of the Novel Mixed Biradical

85.          ∙NSNSC-CNSSN∙. Inorg. Chem. 44, 2576-2578 (2005).

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87.          33. K.S. Gavrilenko, A. Addison, L.Thompson and V.V Pavlishchuk. Magnetic Characteristics of Trinuclear Complexes [M3O(CH3COO)6(pz)3]+ (M=Fe, Cr; pz=pyrazine). Theoretical and

88.          Experimental Chemistry, 40, 214-219 (2004).

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90.          34. L.K. Thompson, T.L. Kelly, L.N. Dawe, H. Grove, M.T. Lemaire, J.A.K. Howard, E.C. Spencer, C.J. Matthews, S.T. Onions, S.J. Coles, P.N. Horton, M.B. Hursthouse and M.E. Light.

91.          Mixed Valence Mn(II)/Mn(III) [3x3] grid complexes – Structural, Electrochemical, Spectroscopic and Magnetic Properties. Inorg. Chem. 43, 7605-7616 [(2004).

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93.          35. H. Grove, T.L. Kelly, L.K. Thompson, L. Zhao, Z. Xu, T.S.M. Abedin, D.O. Miller, A.E. Goeta, C. Wilson and J.A.K.Howard. Copper(II) Complexes of a Series of Alkoxy Diazine Ligands:

94.          Mononuclear, Dinuclear and Tetranuclear Examples with Structural, Magnetic, and DFT Studies. Inorg. Chem. 43, 4278-88 (2004).

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96.          36. L. Zhao, Z. Xu, H. Grove, V.A. Milway, L.N. Dawe, T.S.M. Abedin, L.K. Thompson, T.L. Kelly, R.G. Harvey, D.O. Miller, L. Weeks, J,G. Shapter and K.J. Pope. Supramolecular Mn(II) and

97.          Mn(II)/Mn(III) Grid Complexes with [Mn9(μ2-O)12] Core Structures. Structural, Magnetic, and Redox Properties and Surface Studies. Inorg. Chem. 43, 3812-3824 (2004).

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99.          37. L. Zhao, V. Niel, L.K. Thompson, Z. Xu, V.A. Milway, R.G. Harvey, D.O. Miller, C. Wilson, M. Leech, J.A.K Howard and S.L. Heath. Self-assembled polynuclear clusters derived from

100.        some flexible polydentate diazine ligands. J. Chem. Soc., Dalton Trans. 1446-1455 [(2004).

38. T. Guidi, S. Carretta, P. Santini, E. Liviotti, N. Magnani, C, Mondelli, O. Waldmann, L.K. Thompson, L. Zhao, C.D. Frost, G. Amoretti and R. Caciuffo. Inelastic neutron scattering study of the molecular grid nanomagnet Mn-[3x3]. Phys. Rev. B. 69, 104432 (2004).

39.  V.A. Milway, V. Niel, T.S.M. Abedin, Z. Xu, L.K. Thompson, H. Grove, D.O. Miller and S.R. Parsons. Octanuclear and Nonanuclear Supramolecular Copper(II) Complexes with Linear 'Tritopic' Ligands: Structural and Magnetic Studies. Inorg. Chem. 43, 1874 (2004).

40. L. Zhao, V. Niel, L.K. Thompson, Z. Xu, V.A. Milway, R.G Harvey, D.O. Miller, C. Wilson, M. Leech, J.A.K. Howard and S.L. Heath. Self-assembled polynuclear clusters derived from some flexible polydentate dihydrazide ligands. J. Chem. Soc., Dalton Trans., 1446 (2004).

41. P.M.T. Piggot, L.A. Hall, A.J.P. White, D.J. Williams and L.K. Thompson. Synthesis, structure, and magnetochemical analysis of selected first-row transition-metal anilino- and anisolesquarate compounds. Inorg. Chem. 43, 1167 (2004).

42. O. Waldmann, S. Caretta, P. Santini, R. Koch, A.G.M. Jansen, T. Guidi, R. Caciuffo, G. Amoretii, L. Zhao, and L.K. Thompson. Quantum-magneto oscillations in a supramolecular Mn(II)-[3 x 3] grid. Phys. Rev. Lett. 92, 096403 (2004).

43. Z. Xu, L.K. Thompson, V.A. Milway, L. Zhao, T. Kelly and D.O. Miller. Self-assembled dinuclear, trinuclear, pentanuclear, octanuclear Ni(II) complexes of a series of polytopic diazine based ligands: structural and magnetic properties. Inorg. Chem. 42, 2950-2959 (2003).

44.  T.S.M. Abedin, L.K. Thompson D.O. Miller and E. Krupicka. Structural and magnetic properties of a self-assembled spheroidal triakonta-hexanuclear Cu36 cluster. Chem. Comm. 708-709 (2003).

45.  V. A. Milway, L. Zhao, T.S.M. Abedin, L.K. Thompson and Z. Xu. Trinuclear complexes of a series of 'tritopic' hydrazide ligands- structural and magnetic properties. Polyhedron, 22, 1271-1279 (2003).

46. V.V. Pavlishchuk, S.V. Kolotilov, A.W. Addison, M.J. Prushan, D. Schollmeyer, L.K. Thompson, T. Weyhermüller and E.A. Goreshnik. Structural magnetic and related attributes of some oximate-bridged tetranuclear nickel(II) rhombs and a dinuclear congener. J. Chem. Soc., Dalton Trans. 1587-1595 (2003).

47.  P. Crewdson, S. Gambarotta, G.P.A. Yap, and L.K. Thompson. Dinuclear and octanuclear Mn(II) complexes with µ2-C, µ2-N(pyrrolide), and µ-n1:n5-(pyrrolide) bridges: A structural and magnetic study, 42, 8579-8584 (2003).

48. . L. Weeks, L.K. Thompson, J.G. Shapter, K.J. Pope and Z. Xu. Scanning tunnelling microscopy imaging of [3 x 3] Mn nonanuclear grids. Journal of Microscopy, 212, 102-106 (2003).

49.  L.K. Thompson, L. Zhao, Z. Xu, D.O. Miller and W.M. Reiff. Self-assembled Supramolecular M9 (Mn(II), Fe(III), Zn(II)), M5 (Fe(III)) and [M3]2 (Pb(II)) Complexes; Structural, Magnetic and Mõssbauer Properties. Inorg. Chem. 42, 128-139 (2003).

50. Y-P. Tian, X-J. Zhang, J-Y. Wu, H-K. Fun, M-H. Jiang, Z-Q. Xu, A, Usman, S. Chantrapromma and L.K. Thompson. Structural Diversity and Properties of a Series of Dinuclear and Mononuclear Copper(II) and Copper(I) Carboxylato Complexes. New J. Chem. 10, 1468-1473 (2002)

51. G. Antorrena, S. Brownridge, T. S. Cameron, F. Palacio, S. Parsons, J. Pasmore, L.K. Thompson and F. Zarlaida. The neutral driadical 5,5'-bis(1,3,2,4-dithidiazolyl), the first main group radical to exhibit a dramatic increase in paramagnetism on mechanical grinding. Can. J. Chem. 80, 1568-1583 (2002).