Herein, we present the first examples of solvent-assisted linker exchange (SALE) in zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs). By exposing the ZIF CdIF-4 to excess solutions of 2-nitroimidazole and 2methylimidazole under solvothermal conditions, we were able to obtain a previously reported ZIF CdIF-9 in high yield, as well as synthesize a new ZIF, Solvent-Assisted Linker-Exchanged Material-1 (SALE...

We have recently identified by cDNA cloning a set of genes that are rapidly activated in mouse 3T3 cells by serum or purified growth factors. Here we report that the cDNA (clone 268) derived from one of these immediate early genes (zif/268) encodes a protein with three tandem "zinc finger" sequences typical of a class of eukaryotic transcription factors. The mRNA of zif/268 is present in many o...

Toluene was discovered as the structure template for the synthesis of large-cage RHO-type zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIF-11 and ZIF-12) in an alcohol-based solution where benzimidazole-toluene interactions play a decisive structure-directing role; otherwise it leads to small-cage SOD-type ZIF-7 and ZIF-9 without toluene. The specific π-π interactions make toluene molecules adopt a specifi...

The exploration of transforming various metals as metal sources into organic frameworks (MOFs) has attracted considerable attention in recent years. This study used triethylamine and 5,6-dimethylbenzimidazole (DMBIM) to modify the iron-doped cobalt zeolite imidazole framework on carbon fiber structure. results showed that ZIF(Fe/Co)1.25@CNF exhibited high CEF removal efficiency over 97% ceftiof...

Mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) consisting of fillers (e.g. metal organic frameworks (MOFs)) in polymer are considered as an interesting alternative for capturing post combustion CO2 towards a sustainable development. This research is focused on the recycling MMMs made Pebax® 1657 and MOF ZIF-94. Upon MMM preparation, characterization testing, were dissolved to recover MOFs separately. Recovered ...

Metal-organic framework (MOF) crystallization is governed by molecular assembly processes in the pre-nucleation stage. Yet, unravelling these pathways and rationalizing their impact on crystal formation poses a great challenge since probing molecular-scale assemblies macroscopic particles simultaneously very complex. Herein, we present multimodal, integrated approach to monitor MOF nucleation a...

Truncated rhombic dodecahedral zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) nanocrystals are fabricated with acetate as a modulating ligand; ZnS hollow polyhedra with uniform morphology are obtained using the ZIF-8 templates.

The effect of ZIF-8 crystal size on the morphology and performance of Fe–N–C catalysts synthesized via the pyrolysis of a ferrous salt, phenanthroline and the metal-organic framework ZIF-8 is investigated in detail. Various ZIF-8 samples with average crystal size ranging from 100 to 1600 nm were prepared. The process parameters allowing a templating effect after argon pyrolysis were investigate...