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Igor Huskić¹, Novendra Novendra², Dae-Woon Lim³

¹Department of Chemistry , McGill University , Montreal , Canada .

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Rare metal-organic framework minerals show high proton conductivity and structural stability, similar to established materials. Substituting aluminum for iron enhances stability, offering a simple route to advanced proton conductors.

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Materials Science
Crystallography
Chemistry

Background:

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are investigated as proton conductors.
Oxalate MOFs are known for their proton conductivity and structural stability.
Exploring new MOF materials is crucial for advancing energy storage and conversion technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the proton conductivity and structural stability of rare MOF minerals, stepanovite and zhemchuzhnikovite.
To investigate the effect of aluminum-iron substitution on the properties of these MOFs.
To demonstrate a simple design strategy for developing stable, proton-conductive MOFs.

Main Methods:

Proton conductivity measurements at various relative humidities and 25 °C.
Thermal dehydration experiments to assess structural stability.
Thermodynamic stability analysis, including the impact of Al-Fe substitution.

Main Results:

Stepanovite and zhemchuzhnikovite exhibit high proton conductivity comparable to known oxalate MOF conductors.
These MOFs retain their framework structure after thermal dehydration.
High thermodynamic stability was observed, enhanced by substituting aluminum for iron.

Conclusions:

Rare MOF minerals stepanovite and zhemchuzhnikovite are promising candidates for proton conduction applications.
The observed properties highlight the potential of these materials without complex organic ligands.
Aluminum-iron substitution offers a viable strategy for designing stable and highly proton-conductive MOFs.