Stabilization of radical active species in a MOF nanospace to exploit unique reaction pathways

Chem Commun (Camb). 2021 Nov 16;57(91):12115-12118. doi: 10.1039/d1cc04267j.

Abstract

We synthesized a metal-organic framework (MOF) using a ligand bearing haloalkoxy chains as a radical precursor. The radicals generated in the MOF upon photoirradiation were stable even at 250 K or under an O2 atmosphere, despite radicals generated from the ligand decomposing at 200 K; thus, the regular arrangement of radicals effectively stabilized them. Moreover, a unique photoproduct was obtained only in the MOF, indicating that the confinement effect in the nanospace enabled a specific reaction that did not occur in the bulk state. We propose a new platform for exploring chemical reactions and materials based on reactive species.

MeSH terms

  • Free Radicals / chemistry
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks / chemical synthesis
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nanocomposites / chemistry*

Substances

  • Free Radicals
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks