Metal-organic framework crystal-glass composites.
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The majority of research into metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) focuses on their crystalline nature. Recent research has revealed solid-liquid transitions within the family, which we use here to create a class of functional, stable and porous composite materials. Described herein is the design, synthesis, and characterisation of MOF crystal-glass composites, formed by dispersing crystalline MOFs within a MOF-glass matrix. The coordinative bonding and chemical structure of a MIL-53 crystalline phase are preserved within the ZIF-62 glass matrix. Whilst separated phases, the interfacial interactions between the closely contacted microdomains improve the mechanical properties of the composite glass. More significantly, the high temperature open pore phase of MIL-53, which spontaneously transforms to a narrow pore upon cooling in the presence of water, is stabilised at room temperature in the crystal-glass composite. This leads to a significant improvement of CO2 adsorption capacity.
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2041-1723
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Royal Society (RG160498)
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) (C2017/3108)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/R015481/1)
Royal Society (RSG\R1\180395)
European Research Council (291522)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/R008779/1)
EPSRC (1937211)