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Free Energy of Ligand Removal in the Metal-Organic Framework UiO-66.


ABSTRACT: We report an investigation of the "missing-linker phenomenon" in the Zr-based metal-organic framework UiO-66 using atomistic force field and quantum chemical methods. For a vacant benzene dicarboxylate ligand, the lowest energy charge-capping mechanism involves acetic acid or Cl-/H2O. The calculated defect free energy of formation is remarkably low, consistent with the high defect concentrations reported experimentally. A dynamic structural instability is identified for certain higher defect concentrations. In addition to the changes in material properties upon defect formation, we assess the formation of molecular aggregates, which provide an additional driving force for ligand loss. These results are expected to be of relevance to a wide range of metal-organic frameworks.

SUBMITTER: Bristow JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5010357 | biostudies-literature | 2016 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Free Energy of Ligand Removal in the Metal-Organic Framework UiO-66.

Bristow Jessica K JK   Svane Katrine L KL   Tiana Davide D   Skelton Jonathan M JM   Gale Julian D JD   Walsh Aron A  

The journal of physical chemistry. C, Nanomaterials and interfaces 20160412 17


We report an investigation of the "missing-linker phenomenon" in the Zr-based metal-organic framework UiO-66 using atomistic force field and quantum chemical methods. For a vacant benzene dicarboxylate ligand, the lowest energy charge-capping mechanism involves acetic acid or Cl<sup>-</sup>/H<sub>2</sub>O. The calculated defect free energy of formation is remarkably low, consistent with the high defect concentrations reported experimentally. A dynamic structural instability is identified for cer  ...[more]

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