Structure stability of metal-organic framework MIL-53 (Al) in aqueous solutions

Xukun Qian, Boluo Yadian, Renbing Wu, Yi Long*, Kun Zhou, Bin Zhu, Yizhong Huang

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Abstract

The structural stability of MIL-53 (Al) in different pH aqueous solutions from room temperature to 100 C has been investigated. Experimental results show MIL-53 (Al) is stable and highly resistant to hydrolysis in neutral and acidic solutions. It can retain its crystallinity and permanent porosity without structural collapse. The good structure stability of MIL-53 (Al) to aqueous solutions is quite unusual among the MOFs. The nitrogen adsorption for the soaked frameworks show a typical type I isotherm. In basic aqueous solution, MIL-53 (Al) undergoes structure transformation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)16710-16715
Number of pages6
JournalInternational Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Volume38
Issue number36
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 13 2013
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Fuel Technology
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology

Keywords

  • Aqueous solution
  • Metal-organic frameworks
  • MIL-53 (Al)
  • Structure stability

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