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Benseghir Y, Tsang MY, Schöfbeck F, Hetey D, Kitao T, Uemura T, Shiozawa H, Reithofer MR, Chin JM. Electric-field assisted spatioselective deposition of MIL-101(Cr) PEDOT to enhance electrical conductivity and humidity sensing performance. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 678:979-986. [PMID: 39226838 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.08.221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2024] [Revised: 08/14/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/05/2024]
Abstract
Precise deposition of metal-organic framework (MOF) materials is important for fabricating high-performing MOF-based devices. Electric-field assisted drop-casting of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-functionalized (PEDOT) MIL-101(Cr) nanoparticles onto interdigitated electrodes allowed their precise spatioselective deposition as percolating nanoparticle chains in the interelectrode gaps. The resulting aligned materials were investigated for resistive and capacitive humidity sensing and compared with unaligned samples prepared via regular drop-casting. The spatioselective deposition of MOFs resulted in up to over 500 times improved conductivity and approximately 6 times increased responsivity during resistive humidity sensing. The aligned samples also showed good capacitive humidity sensing performance, with up to 310 times capacitance gain at 10 versus 90 % relative humidity. In contrast, the resistive behavior of the unaligned samples rendered them unsuitable for capacitive sensing. This work demonstrates that applying an alternating potential during drop-casting is a simple yet effective method to control MOF deposition for greater efficiency, conductivity, and enhanced humidity sensing performance.
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- Youven Benseghir
- Institute of Functional Materials and Catalysis, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Str. 42, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Functional Materials and Catalysis, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Str. 42, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Functional Materials and Catalysis, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Str. 42, 1090 Vienna, Austria; Vienna Doctoral School in Chemistry (DoSChem), University of Vienna, Währinger Str. 42, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Functional Materials and Catalysis, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Str. 42, 1090 Vienna, Austria; Vienna Doctoral School in Chemistry (DoSChem), University of Vienna, Währinger Str. 42, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, Boltzmanngasse 5, 1090 Vienna, Austria; J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, Dolejskova 3, 18223 Prague 8, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Str. 42, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Functional Materials and Catalysis, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Str. 42, 1090 Vienna, Austria.
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Meng L, Fonseca J, Sánchez-Naya R, Ghadiri AM, Imaz I, Maspoch D. Coassembly of Complementary Polyhedral Metal-Organic Framework Particles into Binary Ordered Superstructures. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:21225-21230. [PMID: 39058575 PMCID: PMC11311218 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c07194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Here we report the formation of a 3D NaCl-type binary porous superstructure via coassembly of two colloidal polyhedral metal-organic framework (MOF) particles having complementary sizes, shapes, and charges. We employed a polymeric-attenuated Coulombic self-assembly approach, which also facilitated the coassembly of these MOF particles with spherical polystyrene particles to form 2D binary superstructures. Our results pave the way for using MOFs to create sophisticated superstructures comprising particles of various sizes, shapes, porosities, and chemical compositions.
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- Lingxin Meng
- Catalan
Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC,
and Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Catalan
Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC,
and Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Catalan
Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC,
and Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
- Departament
de Química, Facultat de Ciències, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain
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- Catalan
Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC,
and Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Catalan
Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC,
and Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
- Departament
de Química, Facultat de Ciències, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain
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- Catalan
Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC,
and Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
- Departament
de Química, Facultat de Ciències, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain
- ICREA, Pg. Lluís Companys 23, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
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Zorlu T, Hetey D, Reithofer MR, Chin JM. Physicochemical Methods for the Structuring and Assembly of MOF Crystals. Acc Chem Res 2024; 57:2105-2116. [PMID: 39056892 PMCID: PMC11308362 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.4c00250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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ConspectusMetal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising for various applications through the creation of innovative materials and assemblies. This potential stems from their modular nature, as diverse metal ions and organic linkers can be combined to produce MOFs with unique chemical properties and lattice structures. Following extensive research on the design and postsynthetic chemical modification of MOF lattices at the molecular level, increasing attention is now focused on the next hierarchical level: controlling the morphology of MOF crystals and their subsequent assembly and positioning to create functional composites.Beyond well-established methods to regulate crystal size and shape through nucleation and coordination modulation, physicochemical techniques leveraging wetting effects, interparticle interactions, and magnetic or electric fields offer attractive avenues for the hierarchical structuring and assembly of MOFs. These techniques facilitate crystal alignment and yield unique superstructures. While our research group primarily focuses on directing MOF crystal orientation and positioning using external stimuli such as magnetic and electric fields, we also explore hierarchical MOF synthesis and structuring using liquid interfaces and depletion force-assisted packing.This account highlights our journey and progress in developing methods to regulate the morphology, assembly, orientation, and positioning of MOF crystals, placed in the context of work by other groups. First, we examine commonly utilized structuring methods for MOF crystals that employ liquid-liquid and air-liquid interfaces to spatially confine reactions, allowing us to access unique morphologies such as mushroom-like crystals and Janus particles. We also discuss strategies for concentrating and packing MOF crystals into superstructures, utilizing fluid interfaces for spatial confinement of crystals, depletion forces, entropic effects, and crystal sedimentation.A particularly compelling challenge in expanding the applicability of MOF materials is how to manipulate free-standing MOF crystals. This issue is especially important because MOFs are typically produced as loose powders, and industrial material processing is generally more efficient when the material is fluidized. While extensive research has been conducted regarding MOF growth on substrates with both positional and orientational control, there is a clear need for similar precision with free-standing MOFs dispersed in a fluid matrix. Our group has thus focused on the relatively new, yet powerful approach of using electric and magnetic fields to manipulate MOF crystals, which offers unprecedented control over the orientation and positioning of dispersed MOF crystals, complementing the more well-established methods of MOF growth on substrates. In this Account, we provide foundational background and discussions on the interactions between these external fields and MOF crystals, including critical considerations for effective MOF manipulation using such techniques. We also discuss their unique advantages and applications, and briefly examine potential application areas, such as photonics, smart materials like soft robotics and absorbents, and sensing. This Account highlights the promising potential of well-organized and aligned MOF crystals over randomly oriented ones in various applications, owing to enhanced selectivity and performance. It underscores the importance of specialized assembly methods to advance materials science and engineering, encouraging the reader to explore such approaches.
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- Tolga Zorlu
- Department
of Functional Materials and Catalysis, University
of Vienna, Währinger Straße 42, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Department
of Functional Materials and Catalysis, University
of Vienna, Währinger Straße 42, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Department
of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Straße 42, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Department
of Functional Materials and Catalysis, University
of Vienna, Währinger Straße 42, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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Brandner LA, Marmiroli B, Linares-Moreau M, Barella M, Abbasgholi-Na B, Velásquez-Hernández MDJ, Flint KL, Dal Zilio S, Acuna GP, Wolinski H, Amenitsch H, Doonan CJ, Falcaro P. Ordered Transfer from 3D-Oriented MOF Superstructures to Polymeric Films: Microfabrication, Enhanced Chemical Stability, and Anisotropic Fluorescent Patterns. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2404384. [PMID: 38943469 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202404384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
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Films and patterns of 3D-oriented metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) afford well-ordered pore structures extending across centimeter-scale areas. These macroscopic domains of aligned pores are pivotal to enhance diffusion along specific pathways and orient functional guests. The anisotropic properties emerging from this alignment are beneficial for applications in ion conductivity and photonics. However, the structure of 3D-oriented MOF films and patterns can rapidly degrade under humid and acidic conditions. Thus, more durable 3D-ordered porous systems are desired for practical applications. Here, oriented porous polymer films and patterns are prepared by using heteroepitaxially oriented N3-functionalized MOF films as precursor materials. The film fabrication protocol utilizes an azide-alkyne cycloaddition on the Cu2(AzBPDC)2DABCO MOF. The micropatterning protocol exploits the X-ray sensitivity of azide groups in Cu2(AzBPDC)2DABCO, enabling selective degradation in the irradiated areas. The masked regions of the MOF film retain their N3-functionality, allowing for subsequent cross-linking through azide-alkyne coupling. Subsequent acidic treatment removes the Cu ions from the MOF, yielding porous polymer micro-patterns. The polymer has high chemical stability and shows an anisotropic fluorescent response. The use of 3D-oriented MOF systems as precursors for the fabrication of oriented porous polymers will facilitate the progress of optical components for photonic applications.
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- Lea A Brandner
- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, Graz, 8010, Austria
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, Graz, 8010, Austria
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- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, Graz, 8010, Austria
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Medicine, University of Fribourg, Chemin du Musée 3, PER 08, Fribourg, CH-1700, Switzerland
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- CNR-IOM - Istituto Officina dei Materiali, SS 14, Basovizza, Trieste, 34149, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- CNR-IOM - Istituto Officina dei Materiali, SS 14, Basovizza, Trieste, 34149, Italy
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Medicine, University of Fribourg, Chemin du Musée 3, PER 08, Fribourg, CH-1700, Switzerland
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- Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Field of Excellence BioHealth, University of Graz, Graz, 8010, Austria
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, Graz, 8010, Austria
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, Graz, 8010, Austria
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Hong T, Lee C, Bak Y, Park G, Lee H, Kang S, Bae TH, Yoon DK, Park JG. On-Demand Tunable Electrical Conductance Anisotropy in a MOF-Polymer Composite. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2309469. [PMID: 38174621 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Property optimization through orientation control of metal-organic framework (MOF) crystals that exhibit anisotropic crystal structures continues to garner tremendous interest. Herein, an electric field is utilized to post-synthetically control the orientation of conductive layered Cu3(HHTP)2 (HHTP = 2,3,6,7,10,11-hexahydroxytriphenylene) crystals dispersed in an electronically insulating poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) oligomer matrix. Optical and electrical measurements are performed to investigate the impact of the electric field on the alignment of Cu3(HHTP)2 crystals and the formation of aggregated microstructures, which leads to an ≈5000-fold increase in the conductivity of the composite. Notably, the composite thin-films containing aligned Cu3(HHTP)2 crystals exhibit significant conductivity of ≈10-3 S cm-1 despite the low concentration (≈1 wt.%) of conductive Cu3(HHTP)2. The use of an electric field to align Cu3(HHTP)2 crystals can rapidly generate various desired patterns that exhibit on-demand tunable collective charge transport anisotropy. The findings provide valuable insights toward the manipulation and utilization of conductive MOFs with anisotropic crystal structures for various applications such as adhesive electrical interconnects and microelectronics.
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- Taegyun Hong
- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
- Graduate School of Nanoscience and Technology, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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Linares-Moreau M, Brandner LA, Velásquez-Hernández MDJ, Fonseca J, Benseghir Y, Chin JM, Maspoch D, Doonan C, Falcaro P. Fabrication of Oriented Polycrystalline MOF Superstructures. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2309645. [PMID: 38018327 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202309645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
Abstract
The field of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) has progressed beyond the design and exploration of powdery and single-crystalline materials. A current challenge is the fabrication of organized superstructures that can harness the directional properties of the individual constituent MOF crystals. To date, the progress in the fabrication methods of polycrystalline MOF superstructures has led to close-packed structures with defined crystalline orientation. By controlling the crystalline orientation, the MOF pore channels of the constituent crystals can be aligned along specific directions: these systems possess anisotropic properties including enhanced diffusion along specific directions, preferential orientation of guest species, and protection of functional guests. In this perspective, we discuss the current status of MOF research in the fabrication of oriented polycrystalline superstructures focusing on the specific crystalline directions of orientation. Three methods are examined in detail: the assembly from colloidal MOF solutions, the use of external fields for the alignment of MOF particles, and the heteroepitaxial ceramic-to-MOF growth. This perspective aims at promoting the progress of this field of research and inspiring the development of new protocols for the preparation of MOF systems with oriented pore channels, to enable advanced MOF-based devices with anisotropic properties.
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- Mercedes Linares-Moreau
- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, Graz, 8010, Austria
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- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, Graz, 8010, Austria
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, Barcelona, 08193, Spain
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Institute of Functional Materials and Catalysis, University of Vienna, Währingerstr. 42, Vienna, A-1090, Austria
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Institute of Functional Materials and Catalysis, University of Vienna, Währingerstr. 42, Vienna, A-1090, Austria
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, Barcelona, 08193, Spain
- Departament de Química, Facultat de Ciències, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona, 08193, Spain
- ICREA, Pg. Lluís Companys 23, Barcelona, 08010, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
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- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, Graz, 8010, Austria
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Mao X, Ding X, Wang Q, Sun X, Qin L, Huang F, Wen L, Xiang X. Oriented Self-assembly of Flexible MOFs Nanocrystals into Anisotropic Superstructures with Homogeneous Hydrogels Behaviors. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2308739. [PMID: 38054629 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Building of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) homogeneous hydrogels made by spontaneous crystallization remains a significant challenge. Inspired by anisotropically structured materials in nature, an oriented super-assembly strategy to construct micro-scale MOFs superstructure is reported, in which the strong intermolecular interactions between zirconium-oxygen (Zr─O) cluster and glutamic acid are utilized to drive the self-assembly of flexible nanoribbons into pumpkin-like microspheres. The confined effect between water-flexible building blocks and crosslinked hydrogen networks of superstructures achieved a mismatch transformation of MOFs powders into homogeneous hydrogels. Importantly, the elastic and rigid properties of hydrogels can be simply controlled by precise modulation of coordination and self-assembly for anisotropic superstructure. Experimental results and theoretical calculations demonstrates that MOFs anisotropic superstructure exhibits dynamic double networks with a superior water harvesting capacity (119.73 g g-1 ) accompanied with heavy metal removal (1331.67 mg g-1 ) and strong mechanical strength (Young's modulus of 0.3 GPa). The study highlights the unique possibility of tailoring MOFs superstructure with homogeneous hydrogel behavior for application in diverse fields.
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- Xiaoyan Mao
- Center for Membrane Separation and Water Science & Technology, State Key Lab Base of Green Chemical Synthesis Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Marine Fishery Resources Exploitment & Utilization, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Marine Academy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Center for Membrane Separation and Water Science & Technology, State Key Lab Base of Green Chemical Synthesis Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Center for Membrane Separation and Water Science & Technology, State Key Lab Base of Green Chemical Synthesis Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Center for Membrane Separation and Water Science & Technology, State Key Lab Base of Green Chemical Synthesis Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Research Institute of Advanced Technologies, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Marine Fishery Resources Exploitment & Utilization, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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Ren Z, Zhang N, Wu Y, Ding X, Yang X, Kong Y, Xing H. Facet-controlled assembly for organizing metal-organic framework particles into extended structures. iScience 2023; 26:107867. [PMID: 37766967 PMCID: PMC10520824 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are crystalline porous materials characterized by their high porosity and chemical tailorability. To realize the full potential of synthesized MOFs, it is important to transform them from crystalline solid powders into materials with integrated morphologies and properties. One promising approach is facet-controlled assembly, which involves arranging individual crystalline MOF particles into ordered macroscale structures by carefully controlling the interactions between particles. The resulting assembled MOF structures maintain the characteristics of individual particles while also exhibiting improved properties overall. In this article, we emphasize the essential concepts of MOF assembly, highlighting the impact of building blocks, surface interactions, and Gibbs free energy on the assembly process. We systematically examine three methods of guiding facet-controlled MOF assembly, including spontaneous assembly, assembly guided by external forces, and assembly through surface modifications. Lastly, we offer outlooks on future advancements in the fabrication of MOF-based material and potential application exploration.
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- Zhongwu Ren
- Institute of Chemical Biology and Nanomedicine, State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomacromolecular Chemical Biology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Nanomedicine, State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomacromolecular Chemical Biology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Nanomedicine, State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomacromolecular Chemical Biology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- School of Design and Art, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Nanomedicine, State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomacromolecular Chemical Biology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Nanomedicine, State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomacromolecular Chemical Biology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Nanomedicine, State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomacromolecular Chemical Biology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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Andreo J, Balsa AD, Tsang MY, Sinelshchikova A, Zaremba O, Wuttke S, Chin JM. Alignment of Breathing Metal-Organic Framework Particles for Enhanced Water-Driven Actuation. CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS : A PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2023; 35:6943-6952. [PMID: 37719036 PMCID: PMC10500993 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.3c01186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
Abstract
As the majority of known metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) possess anisotropic crystal lattices and thus anisotropic physicochemical properties, a pressing practical challenge in MOF research is the establishment of robust and simple processing methods to fully harness the anisotropic properties of the MOFs in various applications. We address this challenge by applying an E-field to precisely align MIL-88A microcrystals and generate MIL-88A@polymer films. Thereafter, we demonstrate the impact of MOF crystal alignment on the actuation properties of the films as a proof of concept. We investigate how different anisotropies of the MIL-88A@polymer films, specifically, crystal anisotropy, particle alignment, and film composition, can lead to the synergetic enhancement of the film actuation upon water exposure. Moreover, we explore how the directionality in application of the external stimuli (dry/humid air stream, water/air interface) affects the direction and the extent of the MIL-88A@polymer film movement. Apart from the superior water-driven actuation properties of the developed films, we demonstrate by dynamometer measurements the higher degree of mechanical work performed by the aligned MIL-88A@polymer films with the preserved anisotropies compared to the unaligned films. The insights provided by this work into anisotropic properties displayed by aligned MIL-88A@polymer films promise to translate crystal performance benefits measured in laboratories into real-world applications. We anticipate that our work is a starting point to utilize the full potential of anisotropic properties of MOFs.
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- Jacopo Andreo
- BCMaterials,
Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, Leioa 48940, Spain
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- Faculty
of Chemistry, Department of Functional Materials and Catalysis, University of Vienna, Währingerstr. 42, Vienna A-1090, Austria
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- Faculty
of Chemistry, Department of Functional Materials and Catalysis, University of Vienna, Währingerstr. 42, Vienna A-1090, Austria
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- BCMaterials,
Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, Leioa 48940, Spain
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- BCMaterials,
Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, Leioa 48940, Spain
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- BCMaterials,
Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, Leioa 48940, Spain
- Ikerbasque,
Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao 48009, Spain
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- Faculty
of Chemistry, Department of Functional Materials and Catalysis, University of Vienna, Währingerstr. 42, Vienna A-1090, Austria
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Bak Y, Park G, Hong T, Lee C, Lee H, Bae TH, Park JG, Yoon DK. Utilization of Physical Anisotropy in Metal-Organic Frameworks via Postsynthetic Alignment Control with Liquid Crystal. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:7615-7622. [PMID: 37527024 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c02209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) represent crystalline materials constructed from combinations of metal and organic units to often yield anisotropic porous structures and physical properties. Postsynthetic methods to align the MOF crystals in bulk remain scarce yet tremendously important to fully utilize their structure-driven intrinsic properties. Herein, we present an unprecedented composite of liquid crystals (LCs) and MOFs and demonstrate the use of nematic LCs to dynamically control the orientation of MOF crystals with exceptional order parameters (as high as 0.965). Unique patterns formed through a facile multidirectional alignment of MOF crystals exhibit polarized fluorescence with the fluorescence intensity of a pattern dependent on the angle of a polarizer, offering potential use in various optical applications such as an optical security label. Further, the alignment mechanism indicates that the method is applicable to numerous combinations of MOFs and LCs, which include UV polymerizable LC monomers used to fabricate free-standing composite films.
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- Yeongseo Bak
- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
- Graduate School of Nanoscience and Technology, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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Alkandari SH, Lightfoot J, Castro-Dominguez B. Asymmetric membranes for gas separation: interfacial insights and manufacturing. RSC Adv 2023; 13:14198-14209. [PMID: 37180016 PMCID: PMC10170239 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra00995e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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State-of-the-art gas separation membrane technologies combine the properties of polymers and other materials, such as metal-organic frameworks to yield mixed matrix membranes (MMM). Although, these membranes display an enhanced gas separation performance, when compared to pure polymer membranes; major challenges remain in their structure including, surface defects, uneven filler dispersion and incompatibility of constituting materials. Therefore, to avoid these structural issues posed by today's membrane manufacturing methodologies, we employed electrohydrodynamic emission and solution casting as a hybrid membrane manufacturing method, to produce ZIF-67/cellulose acetate asymmetric membranes with improved gas permeability and selectivity for CO2/N2, CO2/CH4, and O2/N2. Rigorous molecular simulations were used to reveal the key ZIF-67/cellulose acetate interfacial phenomena (e.g., higher density, chain rigidity, etc.) that must be considered when engineering optimum composite membranes. In particular, we demonstrated that the asymmetric configuration effectively leverages these interfacial features to generate membranes superior to MMM. These insights coupled with the proposed manufacturing technique can accelerate the deployment of membranes in sustainable processes such as carbon capture, hydrogen production, and natural gas upgrading.
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- Sharifah H Alkandari
- Centre for Advanced Separations Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Bath Bath BA2 7AY UK +44 (0)1225384946
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- Centre for Advanced Separations Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Bath Bath BA2 7AY UK +44 (0)1225384946
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- Centre for Advanced Separations Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Bath Bath BA2 7AY UK +44 (0)1225384946
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Khalil IE, Fonseca J, Reithofer MR, Eder T, Chin JM. Tackling orientation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs): The quest to enhance MOF performance. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2023.215043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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Fonseca J, Meng L, Imaz I, Maspoch D. Self-assembly of colloidal metal-organic framework (MOF) particles. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:2528-2543. [PMID: 36930224 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00858k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Self-assembly of colloidal particles into ordered superstructures enables the development of novel advanced materials for diverse applications such as photonics, electronics, sensing, energy conversion, energy storage, diagnosis, drug or gene delivery, and catalysis. Recently, polyhedral metal-organic framework (MOF) particles have been proposed as promising colloidal particles to form ordered superstructures, based on their colloidal stability, size-tunability, rich polyhedral shapes, porosity and multifunctionality. In this review, we present a comprehensive overview of strategies for the self-assembly of colloidal MOF particles into ordered superstructures of different dimensionalities, highlighting some of their properties and applications, and sharing thoughts on the self-assembly of MOF particles.
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- Javier Fonseca
- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, 08193, Barcelona, Spain. .,Departament de Química, Facultat de Ciències, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, 08193, Barcelona, Spain. .,Departament de Química, Facultat de Ciències, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, 08193, Barcelona, Spain. .,Departament de Química, Facultat de Ciències, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, 08193, Barcelona, Spain. .,Departament de Química, Facultat de Ciències, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain.,ICREA, Pg. Lluıs Companys 23, 08010, Barcelona, Spain
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Okada K, Mashita R, Fukatsu A, Takahashi M. Polarization-dependent plasmonic heating in epitaxially grown multilayered metal-organic framework thin films embedded with Ag nanoparticles. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:1795-1801. [PMID: 36926578 PMCID: PMC10012874 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00882c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The development of metal-organic framework (MOF) thin films with various functionalities has paved the way for research into a wide variety of applications. MOF-oriented thin films can exhibit anisotropic functionality in the not only out-of-plane but also in-plane directions, making it possible to utilize MOF thin films for more sophisticated applications. However, the functionality of oriented MOF thin films has not been fully exploited, and finding novel anisotropic functionality in oriented MOF thin films should be cultivated. In the present study, we report the first demonstration of polarization-dependent plasmonic heating in a MOF oriented film embedded with Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs), pioneering an anisotropic optical functionality in MOF thin films. Spherical AgNPs exhibit polarization-dependent plasmon-resonance absorption (anisotropic plasmon damping) when incorporated into an anisotropic lattice of MOFs. The anisotropic plasmon resonance results in a polarization-dependent plasmonic heating behavior; the highest elevated temperature was observed in case the polarization of incident light is parallel to the crystallographic axis of the host MOF lattice favorable for the larger plasmon resonance, resulting in polarization-controlled temperature regulation. Such spatially and polarization selective plasmonic heating offered by the use of oriented MOF thin films as a host can pave the way for applications such as efficient reactivation in MOF thin film sensors, partial catalytic reactions in MOF thin film devices, and soft microrobotics in composites with thermo-responsive materials.
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- Kenji Okada
- Department of Materials Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University Sakai Osaka 599-8531 Japan
- JST, PRESTO 4-1-8 Honcho, Kawaguchi Saitama 332-0012 Japan
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- Department of Materials Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University Sakai Osaka 599-8531 Japan
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- Department of Materials Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University Sakai Osaka 599-8531 Japan
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- Department of Materials Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University Sakai Osaka 599-8531 Japan
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Song Q, Shi S, Liu B. Metal-Organic Framework-Based Colloidal Particle Synthesis, Assembly, and Application. Chempluschem 2023; 88:e202200396. [PMID: 36740571 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202200396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) assembled from metal nodes and organic ligands have received significant attention over the past two decades for their fascinating porous properties and broad applications. Colloidal MOFs (CMOFs) not only inherit the intrinsic properties of MOFs, but can also serve as building blocks for self-assembly to make functional materials. Compared to bulk MOFs, the colloidal size of CMOFs facilitates further manipulation of CMOF particles in a single or collective state in a liquid medium. The resulting crystalline order obtained by self-assembly in position and orientation can effectively improve performance. In this review, we summarize the latest developments of CMOFs in synthesis strategies, self-assembly methods, and related applications. Finally, we discuss future challenges and opportunities of CMOFs in synthesis and assembly, by which we hope that CMOFs can be further developed into new areas for a wider range of applications.
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- Qing Song
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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Patil R, Liu S, Yadav A, Khaorapapong N, Yamauchi Y, Dutta S. Superstructures of Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks to Single- and Multiatom Sites for Electrochemical Energy Conversion. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2203147. [PMID: 36323587 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202203147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 09/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The exploration of electrocatalysts with high catalytic activity and long-term stability for electrochemical energy conversion is significant yet remains challenging. Zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF)-derived superstructures are a source of atomic-site-containing electrocatalysts. These atomic sites anchor the guest encapsulation and self-assembly of aspheric polyhedral particles produced using microreactor fabrication. This review provides an overview of ZIF-derived superstructures by highlighting some of the key structural types, such as open carbon cages, 1D superstructures, hollow structures, and the interconversion of superstructures. The fundamentals and representative structures are outlined to demonstrate the role of superstructures in the construction of materials with atomic sites, such as single- and dual-atom materials. Then, the roles of ZIF-derived single-atom sites for the electroreduction of CO2 and electrochemical synthesis of H2 O2 are discussed, and their electrochemical performance for energy conversion is outlined. Finally, the perspective on advancing single- and dual-atom electrode-based electrochemical processes with enhanced redox activity and a low-impedance charge-transfer pathway for cathodes is provided. The challenges associated with ZIF-derived superstructures for electrochemical energy conversion are discussed.
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- Rahul Patil
- Electrochemical Energy and Sensor Research Laboratory, Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University, 201303, Noida, India
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- JST-ERATO Yamauchi Materials Space-Tectonics Project, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan
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- Electrochemical Energy and Sensor Research Laboratory, Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University, 201303, Noida, India
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- Materials Chemistry Research Center, Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, 40002, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- JST-ERATO Yamauchi Materials Space-Tectonics Project, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia
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- Electrochemical Energy and Sensor Research Laboratory, Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University, 201303, Noida, India
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Field-induced orientational switching produces vertically aligned Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets. Nat Commun 2022; 13:5615. [PMID: 36153310 PMCID: PMC9509325 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-33337-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Controlling the orientation of two-dimensional materials is essential to optimize or tune their functional properties. In particular, aligning MXene, a two-dimensional carbide and/or nitride material, has recently received much attention due to its high conductivity and high-density surface functional group properties that can easily vary based on its arranged directions. However, erecting 2D materials vertically can be challenging, given their thinness of few nanometres. Here, vertical alignment of Ti3C2Tx MXene sheets is achieved by applying an in-plane electric field, which is directly observed using polarised optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The electric field-induced vertical alignment parallel to the applied alternating-current field is demonstrated to be reversible in the absence of a field, back to a random orientation distribution. Interdigitated electrodes with uniaxially aligned MXene nanosheets are demonstrated. These can be further modulated to achieve various patterns using diversified electrode substrates. Anisotropic electrical conductivity is also observed in the uniaxially aligned MXene nanosheet film, which is quite different from the randomly oriented ones. The proposed orientation-controlling technique demonstrates potential for many applications including sensors, membranes, polarisers, and general energy applications. In this work, authors demonstrate reversible vertical alignment of Ti3C2Tx MXene sheets induced by an applied in-plane electric field. Further modulation of the field can achieve programmed patterns onto various electrode substrates.
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