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Title: Isoreticular metal-organic frameworks, process for forming the same, and systematic design of pore size and functionality therein, with application for gas storage

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OSTI ID:1175467

An isoreticular metal-organic framework (IRMOF) and method for systematically forming the same. The method comprises the steps of dissolving at least one source of metal cations and at least one organic linking compound in a solvent to form a solution; and crystallizing the solution under predetermined conditions to form a predetermined IRMOF. At least one of functionality, dimension, pore size and free volume of the IRMOF is substantially determined by the organic linking compound.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-99ER15000; FG03-98ER14903
Assignee:
The Regents of the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)
Patent Number(s):
6,930,193
Application Number:
10/137,043
OSTI ID:
1175467
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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