Abstract
A robust, noncatenated, and permanently microporous metal-organic framework (MOF) material has been synthesized by combining a new nonplanar ligand, 4,4′,4″,4‴-benzene-1,2,4,5-tetrayltetrabenzoic acid, with a zinc(II) source under solvothermal conditions. The new material features cavities that are readily modified via activation and functionalization of framework nodes (as opposed to struts). A preliminary investigation of the "empty cavity" version of the material and six cavity-modified versions reveals that modification can substantially modulate the MOF's internal surface area, pore volume, and ability to sorb molecular hydrogen.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 10223-10225 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Inorganic Chemistry |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 22 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 17 2008 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry