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Understanding Small-Molecule Interactions in Metal-Organic Frameworks: Coupling Experiment with Theory
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Understanding Small-Molecule Interactions in Metal-Organic Frameworks: Coupling Experiment with Theory

Jason S. Lee, Bess Vlaisavljevich, David K. Britt, Craig M. Brown, Maciej Haranczyk, Jeffrey B. Neaton, Berend Smit, Jeffrey R. Long and Wendy L. Queen
Advanced materials (Weinheim), Vol.27(38), pp.5785-5796
10/14/2015
DOI: 10.1002/adma.201500966
PMID: 26033176

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Abstract

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have gained much attention as next-generation porous media for various applications, especially gas separation/storage, and catalysis. New MOFs are regularly reported; however, to develop better materials in a timely manner for specific applications, the interactions between guest molecules and the internal surface of the framework must first be understood. A combined experimental and theoretical approach is presented, which proves essential for the elucidation of small-molecule interactions in a model MOF system known as M-2(dobdc) (dobdc(4-) = 2,5-dioxido-1,4-benzenedicarboxylate; M = Mg, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, or Zn), a material whose adsorption properties can be readily tuned via chemical substitution. It is additionally shown that the study of extensive families like this one can provide a platform to test the efficacy and accuracy of developing computational methodologies in slightly varying chemical environments, a task that is necessary for their evolution into viable, robust tools for screening large numbers of materials.
Materials Science Physical Sciences Physics Technology Chemistry Chemistry, Multidisciplinary Chemistry, Physical Materials Science, Multidisciplinary Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Physics, Applied Physics, Condensed Matter Science & Technology Science & Technology - Other Topics

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