Accession Number:
AD1062221
Title:
Water stabilization of Zr6-based metal-organic frameworks via solvent-assisted ligand incorporation
Descriptive Note:
Journal Article - Open Access
Corporate Author:
NORTHWESTERN UNIV EVANSTON IL EVANSTON
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Report Date:
2015-07-01
Pagination or Media Count:
5.0
Abstract:
Water stability in metalorganic frameworks MOFs is critical for several practical applications. While water instability is mainly thought to stem from linker hydrolysis, MOFs with strong, hydrolysis-resistant metal-linker bonds can be susceptible to damage by capillary forces, which cause cavities and channels to collapse during activation from water. This study utilizes metal node functionalization as a strategy to create vapor-stable and recyclable MOFs.
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Subject Categories:
- Solvents, Cleaners and Abrasives
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry