Synthesis of the novel MOF <b>hcp</b> UiO-66 employing ionic liquids as a linker precursor

Abstract

By using a terephthalate containing ionic liquid, a new metal-organic framework, hcp UiO-66, comprising (Zr12O8(OH)14) double clusters and terephthalate ligands has been synthesized. The hydrothermal synthesis of hcp UiO-66 might help to establish metal-organic frameworks for industrial scale applications.