Green Synthesis Approaches toward Preparation of ZIF-76 and Its Thermal Behavior
Marija Švegovec, Aljaž Škrjanc, Andraž Krajnc, Nataša Zabukovec Logar
Abstract
High Resolution Image Download MS PowerPoint Slide With the current increase of interest in amorphous MOFs and ZIFs for various applications, there is a need for optimal and environmentally friendly synthesis of the parent materials. One of the ZIFs that has received the most research to date, along with ZIF-62, is ZIF-76. ZIF-62 has already been produced mechanochemically, while the majority of ZIF-76 is currently produced using solvothermal synthesis in an autoclave with DMF as the solvent. Herein, we present two new green synthesis methods for creating a ZIF-76 framework. The mechanochemical and precipitation approaches were developed to shorten reaction times and allow for room temperature synthesis. This work represents the first step toward green synthesis of ZIF-76 and its thermally treated variants.