Metal-organic frameworks in monolithic structures

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Contributors

  • Pia Küsgens - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • Alina Zgaverdea - , University of Stuttgart (Author)
  • Hans Gerhard Fritz - , University of Stuttgart (Author)
  • Sven Siegle - , Mahle Filtersysteme GmbH (Author)
  • Stefan Kaskel - , Chair of Inorganic Chemistry I (Author)

Abstract

For the first time, the manufacturing of metal-organic framework-based monoliths using a two-step process is reported. In a first experiment, the in situ synthesis of Cu3(BTC)2 (benzene tricarboxylate [BTC]) on cordierite monoliths was chosen to immobilize Cu3(BTC) 2. As this approach turned out to be of major disadvantages, the manufacturing of Cu3(BTC)2 monolithic structures was chosen. The two-step fabrication process included the manufacturing of a molding batch in a lab-scale kneader followed by extrusion in a ram-extruder. As additives, methyl hydroxyl propyl cellulose and methoxy functionalized siloxane ether were chosen. The resulting monolithic structures have a specific inner surface area of 370 m2/g and show a high mechanical stability of 320 N.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2476-2479
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the American Ceramic Society
Volume93
Issue number9
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2010
Peer-reviewedYes