Bis(carboxyphenyl)-1,2,4-triazole Based Metal-Organic Frameworks: Impact of Metal Ion Substitution on Adsorption Performance.

Abstract

This work presents the syntheses and comprehensive characterization of six paddlewheel based metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) with the general formula ∞3[M2L2] (M = Cu, Co, Zn; L = bis(carboxyphenyl)-1,2,4-triazole) forming an isoreticular series with rutile (rtl) topology. These microporous materials are suitable for a systematic investigation of structure–property relationships based on the impact of the metal ion. Depending on the metal ion, the calculated porosities and the pore diameters reach from 58% to 61% and 300 to 750 pm, respectively. Simultaneous thermal analysis and temperature dependent PXRD studies reveal varying thermal behavior with stabilities up to 400 °C. In the case of syntheses with various Co2+/Cu2+, Co2+/Zn2+, and Cu2+/Zn2+ ratios, ICP-OES analyses and SEM-EDX studies confirm the formation of mixed metal MOFs and the metal ion distribution in the bulk samples as well as within the crystals. For the systematic investigation of CO2 (298 K) and N2 (77 K) adsorption properties, all mat...