Abstract
The work reports on the synthesis of an archetypal metal organic framework (MOF-5) microcrystals with a narrow size distribution using SiO 2 nanoparticles with tailored surface chemistry as nucleating agents. The nanoparticles boost the reaction rate by up to an order of magnitude compared to the conventional MOF-5 solvothermal synthesis and can be successfully used as nucleation seeds for the selective growth of MOF-5 on specific substrates. These results are important fundamental advances toward the controlled scale-up of MOF synthesis and directed MOF growth on suitable supports.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 929-934 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Chemistry of Materials |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 22 Feb 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering(all)
- Chemistry(all)