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The reaction of equimolar amounts of Cu( NO3)(2) and bdc-5- OH (bdc-5-OH=be
nzene-1,3-dicarboxylate-5-hydroxy) affords hydroxylated nanoballs with high
solubility and an ability to form microcrystals on surfaces.