Molecular light-to-heat conversion promotes orthogonal synthesis and assembly of metal-organic frameworks.

ABSTRACT: Temperature is a fundamental parameter in any chemical process, affecting reaction rates, selectivity and more. In this regard, photon-assisted heat generation for chemical reactions utilizing photothermal materials is emerging as an exciting tool for innovative research. Herein, we develop a synthesis and in-situ assembly strategy for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) based on the distinct heating of photothermal materials under visible light. A simple cobalt chloride molecular complex is utilized as an efficient and stable light-to-heat converter for initial MOF formation. A thorough investigation of the assembly mechanism reveals the key role photothermal conversion has in the synthesis of the superstructures. Finally, palladium nanoparticles (PdNPs) are utilized as competing photothermal

SUBMITTER: Biswas A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11926118 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature