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Rapid Guest Exchange and Ultra-Low Surface Tension Solvents Optimize Metal-Organic Framework Activation.

Authors :
Ma, Jialiu
Kalenak, Andre P.
Wong ‐ Foy, Antek G.
Matzger, Adam J.
Source :
Angewandte Chemie. 11/13/2017, Vol. 129 Issue 46, p14810-14813. 4p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Exploratory research into the critical steps in metal-organic framework (MOF) activation involving solvent exchange and solvent evacuation are reported. It is discovered that solvent exchange kinetics are extremely fast, and minutes rather days are appropriate for solvent exchange in many MOFs. It is also demonstrated that choice of a very low surface tension solvent is critical in successfully activating challenging MOFs. MOFs that have failed to be activated previously can achieve predicted surface areas provided that lower surface tension solvents, such as n-hexane and perfluoropentane, are applied. The insights herein aid in the efficient activation of MOFs in both laboratory and industrial settings and provide best practices for avoiding structural collapse. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00448249
Volume :
129
Issue :
46
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Angewandte Chemie
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
126114586
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.201709187