Synthesis of a neutral metal-organic network solid [(MeIm) Ni(BDC)] (where MeIm = methylimidazole and BDC = 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate) in an ionic liquid solvent 1-methyl-3-propylimidazolium bromide

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