The molecular pathway to ZIF-7 microrods revealed by in situ time-resolved small- and wide-angle x-ray scattering, quick-scanning extended X-ray absorption spectroscopy, and DFT calculations

Maarten Goesten, Eli Stavitski, Evgeny A. Pidko, Canan Gücüyener, Bart Boshuizen, Steven N. Ehrlich, Emiel J.M. Hensen, Freek Kapteijn, Jorge Gascon*

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Abstract

We present an in situ small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS/WAXS) and quick-scanning extended X-ray absorption fine-structure (QEXAFS) spectroscopy study on the crystallization of the metal-organic framework ZIF-7. In combination with DFT calculations, the self-assembly and growth of ZIF-7 microrods together with the chemical function of the crystal growth modulator (diethylamine) are revealed at all relevant length scales, from the atomic to the full crystal size.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)7809-7816
Number of pages8
JournalChemistry - A European Journal
Volume19
Issue number24
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 10 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • X-ray absorption spectroscopy
  • crystal engineering
  • density functional calculations
  • metal-organic frameworks
  • self-assembly

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Organic Chemistry

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