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Shaw EV, Chester AM, Robertson GP, Castillo-Blas C, Bennett TD. Synthetic and analytical considerations for the preparation of amorphous metal-organic frameworks. Chem Sci 2024; 15:10689-10712. [PMID: 39027308 PMCID: PMC11253190 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc01433b] [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: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
Abstract
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are hybrid porous materials presenting several tuneable properties, allowing them to be utilised for a wide range of applications. To date, focus has been on the preparation of novel crystalline MOFs for specific applications. Recently, interest in amorphous MOFs (aMOFs), defined by their lack of correlated long-range order, is growing. This is due to their potential favourable properties compared to their crystalline equivalents, including increased defect concentration, improved processability and gas separation ability. Direct synthesis of these disordered materials presents an alternative method of preparation to post-synthetic amorphisation of a crystalline framework, potentially allowing for the preparation of aMOFs with varying compositions and structures, and very different properties to crystalline MOFs. This perspective summarises current literature on directly synthesised aMOFs, and proposes methods that could be utilised to modify existing syntheses for crystalline MOFs to form their amorphous counterparts. It outlines parameters that could discourage the ordering of crystalline MOFs, before examining the potential properties that could emerge. Methodologies of structural characterisation are discussed, in addition to the necessary analyses required to define a topologically amorphous structure.
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- Emily V Shaw
- Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy, University of Cambridge 27 Charles Babbage Road Cambridge UK
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- Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy, University of Cambridge 27 Charles Babbage Road Cambridge UK
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- Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy, University of Cambridge 27 Charles Babbage Road Cambridge UK
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- Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy, University of Cambridge 27 Charles Babbage Road Cambridge UK
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- Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy, University of Cambridge 27 Charles Babbage Road Cambridge UK
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Feng Y, Wu JX, Mo YH, Liu S, Cai SL, Zhang WG, Fan J, Zheng SR. Hierarchical porous amorphous metal-organic frameworks constructed from ZnO/MOF glass composites. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:6190-6193. [PMID: 38805194 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc01454e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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For the first time, hierarchical porous amorphous metal-organic frameworks (HP-aMOFs) containing ultramicropores, micropores, and mesopores were synthesized by etching a composite of MOF glass (agZIF-76) and ZnO using ammonia. These materials show potential applications in the adsorption of C2 hydrocarbons.
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- Ying Feng
- GDMPA Key Laboratory for Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Chiral Pharmaceuticals, and Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China. zhengsr-scnu.edu.cn
- School of Chemistry, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming 525000, China
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- GDMPA Key Laboratory for Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Chiral Pharmaceuticals, and Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China. zhengsr-scnu.edu.cn
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- GDMPA Key Laboratory for Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Chiral Pharmaceuticals, and Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China. zhengsr-scnu.edu.cn
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- GDMPA Key Laboratory for Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Chiral Pharmaceuticals, and Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China. zhengsr-scnu.edu.cn
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- GDMPA Key Laboratory for Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Chiral Pharmaceuticals, and Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China. zhengsr-scnu.edu.cn
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- GDMPA Key Laboratory for Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Chiral Pharmaceuticals, and Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China. zhengsr-scnu.edu.cn
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- GDMPA Key Laboratory for Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Chiral Pharmaceuticals, and Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China. zhengsr-scnu.edu.cn
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- GDMPA Key Laboratory for Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Chiral Pharmaceuticals, and Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China. zhengsr-scnu.edu.cn
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Guo YY, Wang RD, Wei WM, Fang F, Zhao XH, Zhang SS, Shen TZ, Zhang J, Zhao QH, Wang J. Structure and properties of metal-organic frameworks modulated by sulfate ions. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:15940-15949. [PMID: 37843307 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt01995k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Anions play a significant role in the construction of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Anions can affect coordination between metal ions and organic ligands, and the formation of crystal structures, thereby affecting the structure and properties of MOFs. Two novel 3D porous MOFs ({[Cd3(TIPE)2(SO4)1.6(H2O)2.4]·2.8OH·6.2H2O}n (MOF-1) and {[Cd3(TIPE)2(SO4)3(H2O)2]·10H2O}n (MOF-2)) were successfully synthesized, by introducing SO42- to design and adjust their structure and properties, in which the sulfate ions not only participated in coordination but also played a bridging role. Both MOF-1 and MOF-2 exhibited high stability and strong fluorescence properties, and their fluorescence properties also changed compared to those of previously reported 2D nonporous MOF-3 ({[Cd2(TIPE)2Cl3(ACN)]·CdCl3·3H2O}n) with an identical ligand. They could also be used in combination with MOF-3 to distinguish between Fe3+ and Cr2O72- ions, due to a change in their fluorescence properties. In this work, the structure was reshaped by introducing sulfate ions, and the role and function of the sulfate ions in the structure were studied, providing a feasible idea for the design and precise regulation of MOFs.
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- Yuan-Yuan Guo
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education and Yunnan Province, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, 650500, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education and Yunnan Province, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, 650500, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education and Yunnan Province, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, 650500, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education and Yunnan Province, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, 650500, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education and Yunnan Province, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, 650500, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education and Yunnan Province, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, 650500, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education and Yunnan Province, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, 650500, People's Republic of China.
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- New Energy Photovoltaic Industry Research Center, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Natural Resource, Ministry of Education and Yunnan Province, Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, School of Chemical Science and Technology, Yunnan University, 650500, People's Republic of China.
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- The School of Foreign Languages College, College of Arts and Sciences Kunming, Kunming, 650221, People's Republic of China.
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Lin Y, Dong Y, Wang X, Chen L. Electrocatalysts for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Acidic Media. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2210565. [PMID: 36521026 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202210565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The well-established proton exchange membrane (PEM)-based water electrolysis, which operates under acidic conditions, possesses many advantages compared to alkaline water electrolysis, such as compact design, higher voltage efficiency, and higher gas purity. However, PEM-based water electrolysis is hampered by the low efficiency, instability, and high cost of anodic electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). In this review, the recently reported acidic OER electrocatalysts are comprehensively summarized, classified, and discussed. The related fundamental studies on OER mechanisms and the relationship between activity and stability are particularly highlighted in order to provide an atomistic-level understanding for OER catalysis. A stability test protocol is suggested to evaluate the intrinsic activity degradation. Some current challenges and unresolved questions, such as the usage of carbon-based materials and the differences between the electrocatalyst performances in acidic electrolytes and PEM-based electrolyzers are also discussed. Finally, suggestions for the most promising electrocatalysts and a perspective for future research are outlined. This review presents a fresh impetus and guideline to the rational design and synthesis of high-performance acidic OER electrocatalysts for PEM-based water electrolysis.
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- Yichao Lin
- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science and Opto-Electronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- Qianwan Institute of CNiTECH, Ningbo, 315000, China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science and Opto-Electronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- Qianwan Institute of CNiTECH, Ningbo, 315000, China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science and Opto-Electronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- Qianwan Institute of CNiTECH, Ningbo, 315000, China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science and Opto-Electronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- Qianwan Institute of CNiTECH, Ningbo, 315000, China
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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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2D MOFs and their derivatives for electrocatalytic applications: Recent advances and new challenges. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Fonseca J, Gong T. Fabrication of metal-organic framework architectures with macroscopic size: A review. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Zhou M, Chen J, Li Y. CoP nanorods anchored on Ni 2P-NiCoP nanosheets with abundant heterogeneous interfaces boosting the electrocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethyl-furfural. Catal Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cy00683a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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CoP nanorods anchored on Ni2P-NiCoP nanosheets have been fabricated. The heterogeneous interfaces can regulate the d-band centers of Co and Ni to approach the Fermi level, thus boosting the electrocatalytic oxidation of HMF.
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- Mingjun Zhou
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
- South China University of Technology Zhuhai Institute of Modern Industrial Innovation, Zhuhai, 519175, China
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Fonseca J, Lu J. Single-Atom Catalysts Designed and Prepared by the Atomic Layer Deposition Technique. ACS Catal 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.1c01200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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- Javier Fonseca
- Nanomaterial Laboratory for Catalysis and Advanced Separations, Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 313 Snell Engineering Center, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115-5000, United States
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- Department of Chemical Physics, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, iChEM, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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Fonseca J, Choi S. Flexible amorphous metal-organic frameworks with π Lewis acidic pore surface for selective adsorptive separations. Dalton Trans 2021; 50:3145-3154. [PMID: 33543738 DOI: 10.1039/d1dt00079a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Selective separation of light hydrocarbons (LHs) and adsorption of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) remain expensive and complex scientific challenges in the petrochemical industry. Shape-selective adsorbent materials can cost-effectively face these demands. Two new porous, dynamic and amorphous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), NEU-3 [= Zn(PMDA)(Py)2] and NEU-4 [= Fe(PMDA)(Py)2] are disclosed. These MOFs along with NEU-1c [= Zn(BPDI)(Py)2] and NEU-2 [= Fe(BPDI)(Py)2] display an electron-deficient pore surface due to predesigned π-electron-deficient ligands. They are unique smart guest-responsive materials owing to their π Lewis acidic pore surface and presumably their framework flexibility. A variety of effective adsorptions and adsorptive separations is achieved by using beds of NEU-1c, NEU-2, NEU-3 and NEU-4. Promising for further investigations into the petrochemical industry, NEU-4 shows ultrahigh benzene adsorption, recognition capability, selectivity for benzene over its analogues, and high stability and regenerability.
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- Javier Fonseca
- Nanomaterial Laboratory for Catalysis and Advanced Separations, Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 313 Snell Engineering Center, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115-5000, USA.
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- Nanomaterial Laboratory for Catalysis and Advanced Separations, Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 313 Snell Engineering Center, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115-5000, USA.
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