Tuning metal-organic framework melting points through gas-environment control (2026)
Abstract
Meltable metal-organic frameworks hold great potential as selective membranes for gas separation, however their fabrication is challenging and energy-intensive due to the high temperatures involved. In this project, we will investigate the impact of gas environment to alter the melting behaviour of meltable MOFs by tracking crystalline-to-amorphous transitions and changes to particle size and pore size with in-situ SAXS/WAXS experiments. This research will identify novel manufacturing methods for MOF liquids and MOF glasses for use in gas separations and enhance our understanding of the chemical and physical processes associated with MOF melting.
