Metal-Organic Framework Nanoparticles with Universal Dispersibility through Crown Ether Surface Coordination for Phase-Transfer Catalysis and Separation Membranes

Xiaoxin Yang, Qiao Zhang, Yufeng Liu, Mengjie Nian, Min Xie, Shasha Xie, Qinglian Yang, Suna Wang, Hui Wei, Jingui Duan, Shengyi Dong, Hang Xing

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Abstract

Dispersing metal-organic framework (MOF) solids in stable colloids is crucial for their availability and processibility. Herein, we report a crown ether surface coordination approach for functionalizing the surface-exposed metal sites of MOF particles with amphiphilic carboxylated crown ether (CEC). The surface-bound crown ethers significantly improve MOF solvation without compromising the accessible voids. We demonstrate that CEC-coated MOFs exhibit exceptional colloidal dispersibility and stability in 11 distinct solvents and six polymer matrices with a wide range of polarities. The MOF-CEC can be instantaneously suspended in immiscible two-phase solvents as an effective phase-transfer catalyst and can form various uniform membranes with enhanced adsorption and separation performance, which highlights the effectiveness of crown ether coating.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere202303280
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume62
Issue number34
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Aug 2023

Keywords

  • Crown Ether
  • MOF Nanoparticle
  • Mixed-Matrix Membrane
  • Phase-Transfer Catalyst
  • Universal Dispersibility

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