Issue 10, 2016

Flexible MOFs under stress: pressure and temperature

Abstract

In the recent past an enormous number of Metal–Organic Framework type compounds (MOFs) have been synthesized. The novelty resides in their extremely high surface area and the ability to include additional features to their structure either during synthesis or as additives to the MOF. This versatility allows for MOFs to be designed for specific applications. However, the question arises as to whether a particular MOF can withstand the stress that may be encountered in fulfillment of the designated application. In this study we describe the behavior of two flexible MOFs under pressure and several others under temperature increase. The pressure study includes both experimental and theoretical calculations. In the thermal processes evidence for colossal negative thermal expansion were encountered.

Graphical abstract: Flexible MOFs under stress: pressure and temperature

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
20 Leq 2015
Accepted
06 Xim 2015
First published
09 Xim 2015

Dalton Trans., 2016,45, 4100-4112

Author version available

Flexible MOFs under stress: pressure and temperature

A. Clearfield, Dalton Trans., 2016, 45, 4100 DOI: 10.1039/C5DT03228H

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