Electrosynthesis of HKUST-1 with Flow-Reactor Post-Processing

Electrochemical synthesis has been proposed as an efficient method for cost-effective and large-scale production of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). This work investigates the combined electrochemical with flow post-treatment high surface area HKUST-1. The process used in experimental did not require additional electrolytes or washing product. Batch electrosynthesis were compared quality product using Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) area, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (EIS). 0.01 M benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic acid (H3BTC) solution produced HKUST-1 BET 1550 m2/g which was increased further to 1716 post-flow-synthesis treatment. greatest change after processing observed when 0.78 H3BTC, corresponding areas 481 1531 m2/g. According SEM results, purity improved during enables continuous high-quality MOFs minimal purification steps.