@article { , title = {Controllable synthesis of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks with rod-like or delta-shaped morphologies at oil-water interface}, abstract = {Zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-8) has attracted extensive application in gas adsorption, membrane separation and catalysis. It has been demonstrated that the morphology is crucial for the physical and chemical properties. In this work, ZIF-8 crystals with rod or delta morphology are regulated by interface synthesis. The preferred growth of specific crystalline face is controlled at oil-water interface and results in uniform ZIF-8 crystals with various morphologies. Solvents types and feeding concentrations play crucial roles in crystalline growth. This method can be extended to other materials synthesis, such as ZIF-1 and ZIF-67 crystals. The interface synthesis approach may provide insight to promote advanced materials fabrication and achieve better materials function.}, doi = {10.1016/j.matlet.2017.07.002}, eissn = {1873-4979}, issn = {0167-577X}, journal = {Materials Letters}, pages = {233-236}, publicationstatus = {Published}, publisher = {Elsevier}, url = {https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/987735}, volume = {206}, keyword = {Specialist Research - Other, Mechanical Engineering, General Materials Science, Mechanics of Materials, Condensed Matter Physics}, year = {2017}, author = {Zhang, Yingya and Zhao, Yingjie and Ke, Xuebin and Zhang, Lixiong} }