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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 16710-16715 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | International Journal of Hydrogen Energy |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 36 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 13 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
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