Pitfalls in metal–organic framework crystallography: towards more accurate crystal structures

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (16) ◽  
pp. 4867-4876 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Øien-Ødegaard ◽  
G. C. Shearer ◽  
D. S. Wragg ◽  
K. P. Lillerud
Keyword(s):  
Single Crystal ◽  
Structure Determination ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Metal Organic Frameworks ◽  
Porous Metal ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Crystal Twinning

Proper handling of pore-occupying species and crystal twinning in structure determination of porous metal–organic frameworks by single crystal X-ray diffraction.

scholarly journals Twinning in Zr-Based Metal-Organic Framework Crystals

Chemistry ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 777-786
Author(s):  
Sigurd Øien-Ødegaard ◽  
Karl Lillerud
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structures ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Special Importance ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Ab Initio Structure ◽  
Crystal Twinning ◽  
Organic Framework

Ab initio structure determination of new metal-organic framework (MOF) compounds is generally done by single crystal X-ray diffraction, but this technique can yield incorrect crystal structures if crystal twinning is overlooked. Herein, the crystal structures of three Zirconium-based MOFs, that are especially prone to twinning, have been determined from twinned crystals. These twin laws (and others) could potentially occur in many MOFs or related network structures, and the methods and tools described herein to detect and treat twinning could be useful to resolve the structures of affected crystals. Our results highlight the prevalence (and sometimes inevitability) of twinning in certain Zr-MOFs. Of special importance are the works of Howard Flack which, in addition to fundamental advances in crystallography, provide accessible tools for inexperienced crystallographers to take twinning into account in structure elucidation.

scholarly journals Remodelling a Shp: Transmetallation in a Rare-Earth Cluster-Based Metal–Organic Framework

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hudson de Aguiar Bicalho ◽  
P. Rafael Donnarumma ◽  
Victor Quezada-Novoa ◽  
Hatem M. Titi ◽  
Ashlee J Howarth
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Single Crystal ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
De Novo ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Metal Organic Frameworks ◽  
Metal Exchange ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Metal Organic

<div> <p>Post-synthetic modification (PSM) of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) is an important strategy for accessing MOF analogues that cannot be easily synthesized <i>de novo</i>. In this work, the rare-earth (RE) cluster-based MOF, Y-CU-10, with <b>shp</b> topology was modified through transmetallation using a series of RE ions, including: La(III), Nd(III), Eu(III), Tb(III), Er(III), Tm(III), and Yb(III). In all cases, metal-exchange higher than 70 % was observed, with reproducible results. All transmetallated materials were fully characterized and compared to the parent MOF, Y-CU-10, in regards to crystallinity, surface area, and morphology. Additionally, single-crystal X-ray diffraction (SCXRD) measurements were performed to provide further evidence of transmetallation occurring in the nonanuclear cluster nodes of the MOF. </p> </div>

scholarly journals Can 3D Electron Diffraction Provide Accurate Atomic Structures of Metal-Organic Frameworks?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhehao Huang ◽  
meng ge ◽  
Francesco Carraro ◽  
Christian Doonan ◽  
paolo falcaro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Diffraction ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Single Crystal ◽  
Structure Determination ◽  
Metal Organic Frameworks ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Continuous Rotation ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
3D Electron

Many framework materials such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or porous coordination polymers (PCPs) are synthesized as polycrystalline powders, which are too small for structure determination by single crystal X-ray diffraction (SCXRD). Here, we show that a three-dimensional (3D) electron diffraction method, namely continuous rotation electron diffraction (cRED), can be used for <i>ab initio</i> structure determination of such materials. As an example, we present a complete structural analysis of a biocomposite, denoted BSA@ZIF-C, where Bovin Serum Albumin (BSA) was encapsulated in a zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF). Low electron dose was combined with ultrafast cRED data collection to minimize electron beam damage of the sample. We demonstrate that the atomic structure obtained by cRED is as reliable and accurate as that obtained by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The high accuracy and fast data collection open new opportunities for investigation of cooperative phenomena in framework structures at atomic level.

scholarly journals Can 3D electron diffraction provide accurate atomic structures of metal–organic frameworks?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhehao Huang ◽  
Meng Ge ◽  
Francesco Carraro ◽  
Christian Doonan ◽  
Paolo Falcaro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Diffraction ◽  
Single Crystal ◽  
Structure Determination ◽  
Metal Organic Frameworks ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Atomic Structures ◽  
Continuous Rotation ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
3D Electron

Structure determination by continuous rotation electron diffraction can be as feasible and accurate as single crystal X-ray diffraction without the need for large crystals.

scholarly journals Crystallographic characterization of the metal–organic framework Fe2(bdp)3 upon reductive cation insertion

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (34) ◽  
pp. 9173-9180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naomi Biggins ◽  
Michael E. Ziebel ◽  
Miguel I. Gonzalez ◽  
Jeffrey R. Long
Keyword(s):  
Single Crystal ◽  
Gas Adsorption ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Metal Organic Frameworks ◽  
Adsorption Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Organic Framework

Single-crystal X-ray diffraction reveals structural influences on gas adsorption properties in anionic metal–organic frameworks.

scholarly journals Remodelling a Shp: Transmetallation in a Rare-Earth Cluster-Based Metal–Organic Framework

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hudson de Aguiar Bicalho ◽  
P. Rafael Donnarumma ◽  
Victor Quezada-Novoa ◽  
Hatem M. Titi ◽  
Ashlee J Howarth
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Single Crystal ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
De Novo ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Metal Organic Frameworks ◽  
Metal Exchange ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Metal Organic

<div> <p>Post-synthetic modification (PSM) of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) is an important strategy for accessing MOF analogues that cannot be easily synthesized <i>de novo</i>. In this work, the rare-earth (RE) cluster-based MOF, Y-CU-10, with <b>shp</b> topology was modified through transmetallation using a series of RE ions, including: La(III), Nd(III), Eu(III), Tb(III), Er(III), Tm(III), and Yb(III). In all cases, metal-exchange higher than 70 % was observed, with reproducible results. All transmetallated materials were fully characterized and compared to the parent MOF, Y-CU-10, in regards to crystallinity, surface area, and morphology. Additionally, single-crystal X-ray diffraction (SCXRD) measurements were performed to provide further evidence of transmetallation occurring in the nonanuclear cluster nodes of the MOF. </p> </div>

scholarly journals Can 3D Electron Diffraction Provide Accurate Atomic Structures of Metal-Organic Frameworks?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhehao Huang ◽  
meng ge ◽  
Francesco Carraro ◽  
Christian Doonan ◽  
paolo falcaro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Diffraction ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Single Crystal ◽  
Structure Determination ◽  
Metal Organic Frameworks ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Continuous Rotation ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
3D Electron

Many framework materials such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or porous coordination polymers (PCPs) are synthesized as polycrystalline powders, which are too small for structure determination by single crystal X-ray diffraction (SCXRD). Here, we show that a three-dimensional (3D) electron diffraction method, namely continuous rotation electron diffraction (cRED), can be used for <i>ab initio</i> structure determination of such materials. As an example, we present a complete structural analysis of a biocomposite, denoted BSA@ZIF-C, where Bovin Serum Albumin (BSA) was encapsulated in a zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF). Low electron dose was combined with ultrafast cRED data collection to minimize electron beam damage of the sample. We demonstrate that the atomic structure obtained by cRED is as reliable and accurate as that obtained by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The high accuracy and fast data collection open new opportunities for investigation of cooperative phenomena in framework structures at atomic level.

Synthesis, crystal structure, luminescence, and photocatalytic properties of a 2D Cu(II) metal-organic frameworks based on 3,5-di(1H-benzimidazol-1-yl)pyridine and 4,4′-oxybis(benzoate) ligands

2020 ◽  
Vol 75 (8) ◽  
pp. 727-732
Author(s):  
Chen Zhang ◽  
Jian-Qing Tao
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Thermal Analysis ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Metal Organic Frameworks ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Uv Light Irradiation ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities ◽  
Metal Organic

AbstractA new Cu(II) metal-organic framework, [Cu(L)(OBA)·H2O]n (1) [H2OBA = 4,4′-oxybis(benzoic acid), L = 3,5-di(1H-benzimidazol-1-yl)pyridine] was hydrothermally synthesized and characterized through IR spectroscopy, elemental and thermal analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 is a four-connected uni-nodal 2D net with a (44·62) topology which shows an emission centered at λ ∼393 nm upon excitation at λ = 245 nm. Moreover, complex 1 possesses high photocatalytic activities for the decomposition of Rhodamine B (RhB) under UV light irradiation.

Single Crystal X-ray Diffraction Studies of Carbon Dioxide and Fuel-Related Gases Adsorbed on the Small Pore Scandium Terephthalate Metal Organic Framework, Sc2(O2CC6H4CO2)3

Langmuir ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 3618-3626 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stuart R. Miller ◽  
Paul A. Wright ◽  
Thomas Devic ◽  
Christian Serre ◽  
Gérard Férey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Single Crystal ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Small Pore ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Organic Framework
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