Exploring the Water-Induced Local Degradation of Metal–Organic Framework Films Using Nanoscale Infrared Spectroscopy

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Titel: Exploring the Water-Induced Local Degradation of Metal–Organic Framework Films Using Nanoscale Infrared Spectroscopy
Autoren: Marius R. Bittermann, Sudheer Singh Rana, Michael Tovar, Lars Heinke
Quelle: The Journal of Physical Chemistry C. 129:16617-16623
Verlagsinformationen: American Chemical Society (ACS), 2025.
Publikationsjahr: 2025
Schlagwörter: Degradation, Chemie und zugeordnete Wissenschaften, Crystal structure, Crystals
Beschreibung: A plethora of applications for metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) rely on the loading of molecules into their nanoporous structures. Some MOFs, especially those containing carboxylate linkers, degrade in humid environments, detracting from their use in many applications. In the case of HKUST-1, humidity-induced hydrolysis of its Cu–O bonds can severely impair the uptake of guest molecules into its pores. However, most studies have analyzed HKUST-1 degradation in batches of crystals, while single-crystal degradation remains largely unexplored. We employ nanoinfrared spectroscopy to monitor single nanoscale HKUST-1 thin film crystals exposed to humidified gas over several days. Our results show degradation follows first-order kinetics and is accompanied by morphological changes including crack formation and the growth of large crystals of a hydrated phase. This study provides nanoscale insight into the humidity-induced degradation of MOF thin films, which can offer understanding to support long-term performance in applications such as gas separation, sensing or catalysis.
Publikationsart: Article
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Sprache: English
ISSN: 1932-7455
1932-7447
DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.5c03355
DOI: 10.17169/refubium-48937
Rights: CC BY
Dokumentencode: edsair.doi.dedup.....11ae444a01d98d4b4e09c460dc6b419b
Datenbank: OpenAIRE
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Abstract:A plethora of applications for metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) rely on the loading of molecules into their nanoporous structures. Some MOFs, especially those containing carboxylate linkers, degrade in humid environments, detracting from their use in many applications. In the case of HKUST-1, humidity-induced hydrolysis of its Cu–O bonds can severely impair the uptake of guest molecules into its pores. However, most studies have analyzed HKUST-1 degradation in batches of crystals, while single-crystal degradation remains largely unexplored. We employ nanoinfrared spectroscopy to monitor single nanoscale HKUST-1 thin film crystals exposed to humidified gas over several days. Our results show degradation follows first-order kinetics and is accompanied by morphological changes including crack formation and the growth of large crystals of a hydrated phase. This study provides nanoscale insight into the humidity-induced degradation of MOF thin films, which can offer understanding to support long-term performance in applications such as gas separation, sensing or catalysis.
ISSN:19327455
19327447
DOI:10.1021/acs.jpcc.5c03355