Exploiting <i>in situ</i> NMR to monitor the formation of a metal–organic framework
Corey L. Jones, Colan E. Hughes, Hamish H.‐M. Yeung, Alison Paul, Kenneth D. M. Harris, Timothy L. Easun
Abstract
A new in situ NMR methodology for studying the formation processes of MOFs is reported, supported by SAXS and PXRD experiments. Synthesis of a phosphonate-based MOF is described, from molecular aggregation through to nucleation and crystallisation.
Topics & Concepts
In situMetal-organic frameworkMetalChemistryMaterials scienceCombinatorial chemistryOrganic chemistryAdsorptionMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsAdvanced NMR Techniques and ApplicationsNMR spectroscopy and applications