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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) typically show limited chemical stability, particularly under extreme pH conditions.
  • Existing MOFs often degrade at pH < 0 or pH > 14, restricting their practical applications.
  • Chromium-based MOFs (Cr-MOFs) have shown promise but require enhanced stability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop novel Cr-MOFs with exceptional chemical stability across a wide pH range.
  • To investigate the factors contributing to the enhanced stability of these new Cr-MOFs.
  • To explore the potential of these stable Cr-MOFs for future applications.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of new Cr-MOFs incorporating specific stability-enhancing features.
  • Characterization of chemical stability using Powder X-ray Diffraction (PXRD).
  • Assessment of structural integrity and porosity via gas adsorption measurements.

Main Results:

  • The newly synthesized Cr-MOFs demonstrate remarkable stability across approximately 16 pH units (pH < 0 to pH > 14).
  • Stability is attributed to nonlabile Cr3+, mixed Cr-N and Cr-O cross-links, and Cr3O trimers.
  • These Cr-MOFs exhibit superior base stability compared to previously reported Cr-MOFs.
  • Unmatched chemical stability among known cationic MOFs.

Conclusions:

  • The developed Cr-MOFs represent a significant advancement in MOF chemical stability.
  • Their extraordinary pH tolerance revitalizes Cr-MOF research for demanding applications.
  • These materials offer a platform for developing functionalized MOFs with tunable properties.