Issue 9, 2015

Hierarchical hollow ZnO cubes constructed using self-sacrificial ZIF-8 frameworks and their enhanced benzene gas-sensing properties

Abstract

Novel hierarchical ZnO hollow cubes are constructed using the interpenetrated 0D nanoparticles through directly decomposing the Zn-based metal–organic frameworks (Zn-MOF, ZIF-8). After decomposition at 450 °C for 1 h, the as-prepared ZnO well maintains the original ZIF-8 shape with relatively high surface area (45 m2 g−1), thereby realizing fast surface reaction kinetics of benzene molecules. In contrast to singular 0D ZnO nanoscale counterparts, the unique ZnO nanostructure assembly renders the well exposed surfaces and defect states, enhancing significantly chemical sensitivity towards gaseous benzene. The present work provides a facile and versatile approach for designing the high-performance chemical sensing materials.

Graphical abstract: Hierarchical hollow ZnO cubes constructed using self-sacrificial ZIF-8 frameworks and their enhanced benzene gas-sensing properties

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
04 Mar 2015
Accepted
06 Jul 2015
First published
06 Jul 2015

New J. Chem., 2015,39, 7060-7065

Hierarchical hollow ZnO cubes constructed using self-sacrificial ZIF-8 frameworks and their enhanced benzene gas-sensing properties

W. Li, X. Wu, H. Liu, J. Chen, W. Tang and Y. Chen, New J. Chem., 2015, 39, 7060 DOI: 10.1039/C5NJ00549C

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