Unbalanced MOF-on-MOF growth for the production of a lopsided core–shell of MIL-88B@MIL-88A with mismatched cell parameters†
Abstract
The unbalanced MOF-on-MOF growth of MIL-88A on the MIL-88B template, where both MOFs have a similar three-dimensional hexagonal structure but with mismatched cell parameters, results in the formation of an atypical lopsided core–shell of MIL-88B@MIL-88A with an off-centered core. The formation mechanism of the lopsided core–shell of MIL-88B@MIL-88A is verified via monitoring the growth process.
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