Guest size limitation in metal-organic framework crystal-glass composites

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Contributors

  • Christopher W. Ashling - , University of Cambridge (Author)
  • Lauren K. Macreadie - , Massey University (Author)
  • Thomas J.F. Southern - , University of Cambridge (Author)
  • Yiming Zhang - , Massey University (Author)
  • Lauren N. McHugh - , University of Cambridge (Author)
  • Rachel C. Evans - , University of Cambridge (Author)
  • Stefan Kaskel - , Chair of Inorganic Chemistry I (Author)
  • Shane G. Telfer - , Massey University (Author)
  • Thomas D. Bennett - , University of Cambridge (Author)

Abstract

Metal-organic framework crystal-glass composites (MOF CGCs) have previously been formed by embedding crystalline MIL-53(Al) within a ZIF-62 glass (agZIF-62) matrix. Here we highlight thermal stability considerations in the formation of MOF CGCs, and subsequently report the synthesis of two novel MOF CGCs, by incorporating MIL-118 and UL-MOF-1 withinagZIF-62. These new materials, alongside the prototypical MOF CGC, formed using MIL-53(Al), were studied using scanning electron microscopy, powder X-ray diffraction, and gas sorption techniques. The gas uptake in composites formed from MIL-118C and UL-MOF-1 is largely dominated by theagZIF-62 matrix, suggesting that to improve the porosity of the MOF CGC, the matrix porosity must be improved, or a percolation threshold must be overcome.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8386-8393
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry. A, Materials for energy and sustainability
Volume9
Issue number13
Publication statusPublished - 7 Apr 2021
Peer-reviewedYes