Mix and wait – a relaxed way for synthesizing ZIF-8
Nikita Y. Gugin, José A. Villajos, Ines Feldmann, Franziska Emmerling
Abstract
Herein we report the synthesis of a zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-8) by an easy "mix and wait" procedure. In a closed vial, without any interference, the mixture of 2-methylimidazole and basic zinc carbonate assembles into the crystalline product with approx. 90% conversion after 70 h. The reaction exhibits sigmoidal kinetics due to the self-generated water which accelerates the reaction.
Topics & Concepts
ImidazolateChemistryZeolitic imidazolate frameworkKineticsZincCarbonateChemical engineeringInorganic chemistryMetal-organic frameworkOrganic chemistryAdsorptionEngineeringPhysicsQuantum mechanicsMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsChemical Synthesis and CharacterizationMXene and MAX Phase Materials