Synthesis of millimeter-scale ZIF-8 single crystals and their reversible crystal structure changes
Among various metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), the zeolitic imidazole framework (ZIF), constructed by the regular arrangement of 2-methylimidazole and metal ions, has garnered significant attention due to its distinctive crystals and pore structures. Variations in the sizes and shapes of ZIF crystal...
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| author | Azhar Alowasheeir Nagy L. Torad Toru Asahi Saad M. Alshehri Tansir Ahamad Yoshio Bando Miharu Eguchi Yusuke Yamauchi Yukana Terasawa Minsu Han |
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| description | Among various metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), the zeolitic imidazole framework (ZIF), constructed by the regular arrangement of 2-methylimidazole and metal ions, has garnered significant attention due to its distinctive crystals and pore structures. Variations in the sizes and shapes of ZIF crystals have been reported by changing the synthesis parameters, such as the molar ratios of organic ligands to metal ions, choice of solvents, and temperatures. Nonetheless, the giant ZIF-8 single crystals beyond the typical range have rarely been reported. Herein, we present the synthesis of millimeter-scale single crystal ZIF-8 using the solvothermal method in N,N-diethylformamide. The resulting 1-mm single crystal is carefully characterized through N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms, scanning electron microscopy, and other analytical techniques. Additionally, single-crystal X-ray diffraction is employed to comprehensively investigate the framework’s mobility at various temperatures. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b719c1e54ec744a4b598ff4783fbf0e62024-12-23T08:54:38ZengTaylor & Francis GroupScience and Technology of Advanced Materials1468-69961878-55142024-12-0125110.1080/14686996.2023.2292485Synthesis of millimeter-scale ZIF-8 single crystals and their reversible crystal structure changesAzhar Alowasheeir0Nagy L. Torad1Toru Asahi2Saad M. Alshehri3Tansir Ahamad4Yoshio Bando5Miharu Eguchi6Yusuke Yamauchi7Yukana Terasawa8Minsu Han9Department of Materials Process Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya, JapanChemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, EgyptSchool of Advanced Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JapanChemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaChemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaChemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaSchool of Advanced Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JapanDepartment of Materials Process Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya, JapanKagami Memorial Research Institute for Materials Science and Technology, Waseda University, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JapanAustralian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaAmong various metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), the zeolitic imidazole framework (ZIF), constructed by the regular arrangement of 2-methylimidazole and metal ions, has garnered significant attention due to its distinctive crystals and pore structures. Variations in the sizes and shapes of ZIF crystals have been reported by changing the synthesis parameters, such as the molar ratios of organic ligands to metal ions, choice of solvents, and temperatures. Nonetheless, the giant ZIF-8 single crystals beyond the typical range have rarely been reported. Herein, we present the synthesis of millimeter-scale single crystal ZIF-8 using the solvothermal method in N,N-diethylformamide. The resulting 1-mm single crystal is carefully characterized through N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms, scanning electron microscopy, and other analytical techniques. Additionally, single-crystal X-ray diffraction is employed to comprehensively investigate the framework’s mobility at various temperatures.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/14686996.2023.2292485Millimeter-scale ZIF-8solvothermalsingle crystalsingle crystal X-ray diffraction |
| spellingShingle | Azhar Alowasheeir Nagy L. Torad Toru Asahi Saad M. Alshehri Tansir Ahamad Yoshio Bando Miharu Eguchi Yusuke Yamauchi Yukana Terasawa Minsu Han Synthesis of millimeter-scale ZIF-8 single crystals and their reversible crystal structure changes Science and Technology of Advanced Materials Millimeter-scale ZIF-8 solvothermal single crystal single crystal X-ray diffraction |
| title | Synthesis of millimeter-scale ZIF-8 single crystals and their reversible crystal structure changes |
| title_full | Synthesis of millimeter-scale ZIF-8 single crystals and their reversible crystal structure changes |
| title_fullStr | Synthesis of millimeter-scale ZIF-8 single crystals and their reversible crystal structure changes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Synthesis of millimeter-scale ZIF-8 single crystals and their reversible crystal structure changes |
| title_short | Synthesis of millimeter-scale ZIF-8 single crystals and their reversible crystal structure changes |
| title_sort | synthesis of millimeter scale zif 8 single crystals and their reversible crystal structure changes |
| topic | Millimeter-scale ZIF-8 solvothermal single crystal single crystal X-ray diffraction |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/14686996.2023.2292485 |
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