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From Micro to Nano: A Toolbox for Tuning Crystal Size and Morphology of Benzotriazolate-Based Metal–Organic Frameworks

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Cite this: Cryst. Growth Des. 2016, 16, 6, 3190–3197
Publication Date (Web):April 29, 2016
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.cgd.6b00038
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    Scaling down the size of metal–organic framework (MOF) particles is a challenging but important task for extending the spectrum of potential MOF applications. Herein, we describe downsizing particles of MFU-4, a benzobistriazolate-based Zn(II)-MOF, which can be prepared by either solvothermal or microwave-assisted synthesis. We report on combining various synthetic strategies leading to a production of nanosized MOF crystals of well-defined sizes and shape. Our approaches include varying reaction time, temperature, solvent choice, and amount of additives (alkali hydroxides or selected amines) in order to gain control over the nucleation process. As a result, the crystal sizes can be tuned over a broad range, from 40 nm large globular particles up to 5 μm cubic crystals with narrow size distributions. Additionally, the article offers a comparison of different techniques used to determine the particle size of crystals. These include dynamic light scattering, X-ray powder diffraction (from Scherrer equation), and transmission electron microscopy.

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