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Synthesis and Characterization of Self-Assembled Metal-Organic Framework Monolayers Using Polymer-Coated Particles
Published on: June 14, 2024
Nanocomposites derived from montmorillonite and metallosupramolecular polyelectrolytes: modular compounds for
Matthias F Geist1, Kevin Boussois, Agnes Smith
1Chemical Technology of Advanced Materials, University of Würzburg, Röntgenring 11, 97070 Würzburg, Germany.
Abstract:
Nanocomposites made from Na-montmorillonite and metallo-supramolecular polyelectrolytes (MEPE) based on nickel and ditopic bis-terpyridine ligands are prepared by an aqueous synthesis. Intercalation is confirmed by IR-spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and X-ray powder diffraction. The rheological response in the presence of an electric field of the dispersed nanocomposites in silicone oil is measured with a rheometer. The nanocomposites show a distinct electrorheological effect depending on the concentration and the kind of intercalated species. The effect occurs with a low content of active material while only very small currents are observed.
