articleJournal of the American Chemical SocietySep 1, 2006Closed access

Rapid Production of Metal−Organic Frameworks via Microwave-Assisted Solvothermal Synthesis

ZNZheng NiRIRichard I. Masel

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Abstract

This paper describes a very rapid technique for the production of metal−organic frameworks (MOF). The method uses a conventional microwave to nucleate crystal growth. A MOF synthesis that used to take hours or days can now be completed in 30 s to 2 min. The yield goes from ∼30% to over 90%. Novel MOFs can be made, since the growth process is no longer dependent on the walls or dust particles for nucleation. Particle sizes have a narrower distribution. Further, the particle size can be controlled by varying the precursor concentration.

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  • Nucleation
  • Chemistry
  • Microwave
  • Yield (engineering)
  • Metal-organic framework
  • Particle size
  • Particle-size distribution
  • Particle (ecology)
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