scholarly journals Single-step synthesis and interface tuning of core–shell metal–organic framework nanoparticles

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 4494-4502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kieran W. P. Orr ◽  
Sean M. Collins ◽  
Emily M. Reynolds ◽  
Frank Nightingale ◽  
Hanna L. B. Boström ◽  
...  

Core–shell metal–organic framework nanoparticles have been synthesised in which the internal interface and distribution of components is found to be highly tunable using simple variations in reaction conditions.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kieran Orr ◽  
Sean M. Collins ◽  
Emily Reynolds ◽  
Frank Nightingale ◽  
Hanna Boström ◽  
...  

Control over the spatial distribution of components in metal–organic frameworks has potential to unlock improved performance and new behaviour in separations, sensing and catalysis. We report an unprecedented single-step synthesis of multi-component metal–organic framework (MOF) nanoparticles, which form with a core–shell structure whose internal interface can be systematically tuned. We use scanning transmission electron microscopy, X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy and a new composition gradient model to fit high-resolution X-ray diffraction data to show how core–shell composition and interface characteristics are intricately controlled by synthesis temperature and reaction composition. Particle formation is investigated by in situ X-ray diffraction, which reveals that the spatial distribution of components evolves with time and is determined by the interplay of phase stability, crystallisation kinetics and diffusion. This work opens up new possibilities for the control and characterisation of functionality, component distribution and interfaces in MOF-based materials.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kieran Orr ◽  
Sean M. Collins ◽  
Emily Reynolds ◽  
Frank Nightingale ◽  
Hanna Boström ◽  
...  

Control over the spatial distribution of components in metal–organic frameworks has potential to unlock improved performance and new behaviour in separations, sensing and catalysis. We report an unprecedented single-step synthesis of multi-component metal–organic framework (MOF) nanoparticles, which form with a core–shell structure whose internal interface can be systematically tuned. We use scanning transmission electron microscopy, X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy and a new composition gradient model to fit high-resolution X-ray diffraction data to show how core–shell composition and interface characteristics are intricately controlled by synthesis temperature and reaction composition. Particle formation is investigated by in situ X-ray diffraction, which reveals that the spatial distribution of components evolves with time and is determined by the interplay of phase stability, crystallisation kinetics and diffusion. This work opens up new possibilities for the control and characterisation of functionality, component distribution and interfaces in MOF-based materials.


2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (11) ◽  
pp. 7772-7781 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shasha Dou ◽  
Wanyu Zhang ◽  
Yuting Yang ◽  
Shuqing Zhou ◽  
Xianfa Rao ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Ji‐Kai Chen ◽  
Na‐Yan Xu ◽  
Ping Guo ◽  
Bang‐Jin Wang ◽  
Jun‐Hui Zhang ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bitao Su ◽  
Ming Zhong ◽  
Lingling Li ◽  
Kun Zhao ◽  
Hui Peng ◽  
...  

Searching for novel alternatives to traditional graphite anode for high performance lithium-ion batteries is of great significance, which, however, faces many challenges. In this work, a pyrolysis coupled with selenization...


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