Synthesis of continuous MOF-5 membranes on porous α-alumina substrates

Yunyang Liu, Zhenfu Ng, Easir A. Khan, Hae Kwon Jeong, Chi bun Ching, Zhiping Lai*

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Abstract

The first continuous and well-intergrown MOF-5 membrane, evidenced from SEM imaging and X-ray diffraction (XRD), was successfully prepared on porous α-alumina substrate by in situ solvothermal synthesis. The BET measurements on crystals taken from the same mother liquor that was used for membrane synthesis yield a Langmuir surface area of 2259 m2/g and a narrow pore size distribution centered at 1.56 nm. The permeation data for simple gases of H2, CH4, N2, CO2 and SF6 show that the diffusion of simple gases through a MOF-5 membrane follows the Knudsen diffusion behavior.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)296-301
Number of pages6
JournalMicroporous and Mesoporous Materials
Volume118
Issue number1-3
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Gas permeation
  • MOF-5 membranes
  • Metal-organic frameworks
  • Solvothermal synthesis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials

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