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From Micro to Nano: A Toolbox for Tuning Crystal Size and Morphology of Benzotriazolate-Based Metal–Organic Frameworks
Scaling
down the size of metal–organic framework (MOF) particles
is a challenging but important task for extending the spectrum of
potential MOF applications. Herein, we describe downsizing particles
of MFU-4, a benzobistriazolate-based ZnÂ(II)-MOF, which can be prepared
by either solvothermal or microwave-assisted synthesis. We report
on combining various synthetic strategies leading to a production
of nanosized MOF crystals of well-defined sizes and shape. Our approaches
include varying reaction time, temperature, solvent choice, and amount
of additives (alkali hydroxides or selected amines) in order to gain
control over the nucleation process. As a result, the crystal sizes
can be tuned over a broad range, from 40 nm large globular particles
up to 5 ÎĽm cubic crystals with narrow size distributions. Additionally,
the article offers a comparison of different techniques used to determine
the particle size of crystals. These include dynamic light scattering,
X-ray powder diffraction (from Scherrer equation), and transmission
electron microscopy
Single-Crystal to Single-Crystal Transformation of a Nonporous Fe(II) Metal–Organic Framework into a Porous Metal–Organic Framework via a Solid-State Reaction
We
report the synthesis of an air-stable nonporous coordination compound
based on ironÂ(II) centers, formate anions, and a 4,4′-bipyrazole
(H<sub>2</sub>BPZ) ligand. Upon thermal treatment, a porous metal–organic
framework (MOF) formed due to decomposition of the incorporated formate
anions. This decomposition step and the following structural changes
constituted a single-crystal to single-crystal transformation. The
resulting [FeÂ(BPZ)] framework contained tetrahedrally coordinated
ironÂ(II) metal centers. The framework was sensitive toward oxidation
by molecular oxygen even at temperatures of 183 K, as followed by
oxygen sorption measurements and a color change from colorless to
metallic black. The semiconductor properties of the oxidized material
were studied by diffuse reflectance UV/vis/NIR spectroscopy and dielectric
spectroscopy