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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Catalysis
  • Chemistry

Background:

  • Controlling the degree of interpenetration (DOI) in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) is challenging due to high energy requirements.
  • Interpenetration typically hinders catalytic activity by impeding reactant diffusion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between the catalytic activity of Zr-based UiO-type MOFs and their DOI.
  • To explore methods for controlling MOF interpenetration and its impact on catalytic performance.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of Zr-based UiO-type MOFs under regulated conditions.
  • Characterization of MOF structures to determine DOI.
  • Evaluation of catalytic activity in cyanosilylation and Knoevenagel condensation reactions.

Main Results:

  • Strong inter-ligand hydrogen bonding facilitated the formation of partially interpenetrated MOF structures.
  • Catalytic conversion rates were found to be directly proportional to the MOF's DOI.
  • An MOF with 87% DOI exhibited the highest catalytic activity, contrary to expectations.

Conclusions:

  • The study reports an unprecedented positive correlation between MOF DOI and catalytic activity.
  • Controlled interpenetration, facilitated by specific building block interactions, can enhance catalytic performance.
  • A higher effective reactant concentration in interpenetrated regions may explain the inverted relationship between DOI and catalytic activity.