Solving complex open-framework structures from X-ray powder diffraction by direct-space methods using composite building units

The crystal structure of a novel open-framework gallogermanate, SU-66, has been solved from laboratory X-ray powder diffraction data in a direct-space structure solution algorithm by using local structural information obtained from infrared spectroscopy. The method appears to be generally applicable to other open-framework germanates.

Three-dimensional rotation electron diffraction: software RED for automated data collection and data processing

Implementation of the RED software package for automated collection and processing of rotation electron diffraction data is described.