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Synthesis and Characterization of Functionalized Metal-organic Frameworks
Published on: September 5, 2014
Simultaneous laser-induced synthesis and micro-patterning of a metal organic framework
Nina Armon1, Ehud Greenberg1, Eitan Edri1
1Department of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan 5290002, Israel and Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, 5290002, Israel. hagay.shpaisman@biu.ac.il.
Abstract:
Micro-patterning of a metal organic framework (MOF) from a solution of precursors is achieved by local laser heating. Nano-sized MOFs are formed, followed by rapid assembly due to convective flows around a heat-induced micro-bubble. This laser-induced bottom-up technique is the first to suggest simultaneous synthesis and micro-patterning of MOFs, alleviating the need for pre-preparation and stabilization.
