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Controllable synthesis of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks with rod-like or delta-shaped morphologies at oil-water interface

Zhang, Yingya; Zhao, Yingjie; Ke, Xuebin; Zhang, Lixiong

Authors

Yingya Zhang

Yingjie Zhao

Lixiong Zhang



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.

Citation

Zhang, Y., Zhao, Y., Ke, X., & Zhang, L. (2017). Controllable synthesis of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks with rod-like or delta-shaped morphologies at oil-water interface. Materials letters, 206, 233-236. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2017.07.002

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jul 1, 2017
Online Publication Date Jul 1, 2017
Publication Date Nov 1, 2017
Deposit Date Sep 3, 2018
Journal Materials Letters
Print ISSN 0167-577X
Electronic ISSN 1873-4979
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 206
Pages 233-236
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2017.07.002
Keywords Mechanical Engineering; General Materials Science; Mechanics of Materials; Condensed Matter Physics
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/987735
Publisher URL https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167577X17310406