Single Crystal Proton Conduction Study of a Metal Organic Framework of Modest Water Stability

• Published in: Journal of the American Chemical Society Vol. 139; no. 21; pp. 7176 - 7179
• Main Authors: Joarder, Biplab, Lin, Jian-Bin, Romero, Zaida, Shimizu, George K. H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States American Chemical Society 31.05.2017
• Subjects: cations; hydrogen bonding; indium; powders; relative humidity; temperature

A sulfonated indium (In) metal organic framework (MOF) is reported with an anionic layered structure incorporating hydrogen-bonded dimethylammonium cations and water molecules. The MOF becomes amorphous in >60% relative humidity; however, impedance analysis of pelletized powders revealed a proton...