ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal

In situ investigation of templated polymerisation

Abstract: Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) are a particularly interesting class of three dimensional crystalline networks formed by the self-assembly of metal ions with organic ligands. Their regular structure creates internal pores and channels, and the large internal surface area this creates makes them interesting candidates for use in hydrogen storage, gas separation and drug delivery. A new area of research is the use of MOFs as a hard template to produce a “negative image” of the highly porous structure in a softer material such as a polymer. There have been several reports of the adsorption of monomers into MOFs and their subsequent polymerisation in situ, but physical characterisation of the MOF/monomer composite is somewhat lacking in the field. The proposed experiments will shed light on MOF/monomers interactions, and whether these are retained post-polymerisation.

Principal Investigator: Dr Alison Paul
Experimenter: Dr Craig James
Local Contact: Dr Tom Headen
Experimenter: Mr Nimai Mehta
Experimenter: Dr Timothy Easun

DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB1920428

ISIS Experiment Number: RB1920428

Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

Data format: RAW/Nexus
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