Detailed multistep pathways of directed metal-organic framework (MOF) formation remains elusive. This study provides direct insights into the complex roles of structure-directing agents (SDAs) played during the synthesis of a promising zeolitic metal organic framework (ZMOF), by the observation of intermediate coordination complexes. Specifically, a novel molecular intermediate was observed in the formation of an indium ZMOF with a sodalite topology. The role of the imidazole SDA was revealed by time-resolved in situ powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS).
Revised: January 18, 2021 |
Published: October 14, 2020
Citation
Sinnwell M.A., Q. Miller, L. Palys, D. Barpaga, L. Liu, M.E. Bowden, and Y. Han, et al. 2020.Molecular Intermediate in the Directed Formation of a Zeolitic Metal-Organic Framework.Journal of the American Chemical Society 142, no. 41:17598–17606.PNNL-SA-154537.doi:10.1021/jacs.0c07862