Successful implementation of the stepwise layer-by-layer growth of MOF thin films on confined surfaces: Mesoporous silica foam as a first case study

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Article
Authors
Shekhah, Osama cc
Fu, Lei
Sougrat, Rachid cc
Belmabkhout, Youssef cc
Cairns, Amy
Giannelis, Emmanuel P.
Eddaoudi, Mohamed cc
KAUST Department
Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Research Center
Physical Sciences and Engineering (PSE) Division
Chemical Science Program
Functional Materials Design, Discovery and Development (FMD3)
Date
2012

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Abstract
Here we report the successful growth of highly crystalline homogeneous MOF thin films of HKUST-1 and ZIF-8 on mesoporous silica foam, by employing a layer-by-layer (LBL) method. The ability to control and direct the growth of MOF thin films on confined surfaces, using the stepwise LBL method, paves the way for new prospective applications of such hybrid systems. © 2012 The Royal Society of Chemistry.
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Journal
Chemical Communications
ISSN
13597345
DOI
10.1039/c2cc36233c
PubMed ID
23090748
Handle URI
http://hdl.handle.net/10754/562027
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