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Metal-organic frameworks with fine-tuned interlayer spacing for microwave absorption

Zhang X., Tian X., Wu N. et al. · Science Advances · 2024 · eadl6498

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Application RelevanceSupport assessment: High

Zn3Cu1-HHTP gives the strongest reported EMW absorption in this cMOF series, with RLmin -81.62 dB and EAB 3.7 GHz.

Caveat: Application measurement uses a paraffin-filled absorber ring; comparison with literature MOF derivatives is contextual rather than same-lab controlled except for the cMOF series.

6 · Discussion · Fig. 4; Table S5 · Linked to 4 structured results

Phase AssignmentSupport assessment: High

ZnCu-HHTP bimetallic cMOFs are isostructural with Zn-HHTP and Cu-HHTP, with uniformly distributed Zn and Cu atoms.

Caveat: Full crystallographic refinement/CIF was not provided in the assigned documents.

2 · Results · Fig. 1; Fig. 2C · Linked to 3 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: High

Increasing Zn content shifts the (001) peak to larger angle, decreases interlayer spacing, and reduces the bandgap, enabling tuning of electronic structure.

Caveat: Causal interpretation relies on combined experimental trends and DFT modelling.

3 · Results · Fig. 2C-F · Linked to 4 structured results

Synthesis MechanismSupport assessment: Medium

The same metal-substitution approach extends to ZnNi-HHTP bimetallic cMOFs and tunes permittivity.

Caveat: ZnNi results are shown mainly in SI figures and are less numerically detailed than ZnCu-HHTP.

5, 7 · Results; Materials and Methods · Figs. S15-S16 · Linked to 1 structured result

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: High

Metal substitution tunes GHz-range complex permittivity and dielectric loss by adjusting interlayer charge transport.

Caveat: Permittivity values were measured on 50 wt % cMOF/paraffin composites, not neat MOF pellets.

5-6 · Results; Discussion · Fig. 3 · Linked to 3 structured results

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: Medium

The EMW absorption is attributed to synergistic conductive loss from tuned bandgaps, dipole polarization from functional groups, and rod-like shape anisotropy.

Caveat: Mechanism is inferred from spectroscopy, morphology, Cole-Cole/attenuation analysis and simulations, not directly isolated by a single experiment.

6 · Discussion · Fig. 4G · Linked to 3 structured results

Material identities

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MaterialCompositionStructure contextSource
Cu-HHTPBrowse family: Cu₃(HHTP)₂ / Cu–HHTPCu3(HHTP)2Cu2+ centres · 2,3,6,7,10,11-hexahydroxytriphenylene (HHTP)2D · PristineLayered 2D hexagonal cMOF with (100), (200), (210), and (001) PXRD reflections; ordered pi-stacked layers.2-3 · Results · Fig. 1; Fig. 2C
Ni-HHTPBrowse family: Ni₃(HHTP)₂ / Ni–HHTPNi3(HHTP)2Ni2+ centres · HHTP2D · PristineLayered HHTP cMOF analogue used in the ZnNi-HHTP extension.7 · Materials and Methods · Fig. S15
Zn1Cu3-HHTPBrowse family: Cu/Zn–HHTP family(Zn0.75Cu2.25)(HHTP)2 nominal feed ratio equivalentmixed Zn2+/Cu2+ centres · HHTP2D · PristineIsostructural bimetallic ZnCu-HHTP cMOF with rod-like morphology and ordered interlayer stacking.2, 7 · Results; Materials and Methods · Fig. 2C; Table S1
Zn1Ni3-HHTPBrowse family: Ni/Zn–HHTP familyZn/Ni-HHTP, Zn:Ni feed ratio 1:3mixed Zn2+/Ni2+ centres · HHTP2D · PristineBimetallic HHTP cMOF analogue used to demonstrate generality of interlayer tuning.22 · Fig. S15 caption · Fig. S15
Zn2Cu2-HHTPBrowse family: Cu/Zn–HHTP family(Zn1.5Cu1.5)(HHTP)2 nominal feed ratio equivalentmixed Zn2+/Cu2+ centres · HHTP2D · PristineIsostructural bimetallic ZnCu-HHTP cMOF with tunable interlayer spacing.5 · Table S1 · Table S1
Zn2Ni2-HHTPBrowse family: Ni/Zn–HHTP familyZn/Ni-HHTP, Zn:Ni feed ratio 1:1mixed Zn2+/Ni2+ centres · HHTP2D · PristineBimetallic HHTP cMOF analogue used to demonstrate generality of interlayer tuning.22 · Fig. S15 caption · Fig. S15
Zn3Cu1-HHTPBrowse family: Cu/Zn–HHTP family(Zn2.25Cu0.75)(HHTP)2 nominal feed ratio equivalentmixed Zn2+/Cu2+ centres · HHTP2D · PristineBimetallic rod-like 2D cMOF; Zn and Cu atoms evenly distributed; honeycomb pore structure and ordered interlayer stacking.2 · Results · Fig. 1D,E
Zn3Ni1-HHTPBrowse family: Ni/Zn–HHTP familyZn/Ni-HHTP, Zn:Ni feed ratio 3:1mixed Zn2+/Ni2+ centres · HHTP2D · PristineBimetallic HHTP cMOF analogue used to demonstrate generality of interlayer tuning.22 · Fig. S15 caption · Fig. S15
Zn-HHTPBrowse family: Zn–HHTP familyZn3(HHTP)2Zn2+ centres · HHTP2D · PristineSingle-metal layered HHTP cMOF control; isostructural with ZnCu-HHTP and Cu-HHTP.2, 7 · Results; Materials and Methods · Fig. 2C

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SampleForm and roleProcessing and geometrySource
Cu-HHTP powder/rod crystalsresearch_0239__mat__m_cu_hhtpPowder · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkHydrothermally prepared, centrifuged, washed with water and ethanol, and dried at 50 C for 12 h.7 · Materials and Methods
Ni-HHTP powderresearch_0239__mat__m_ni_hhtpPowder · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkPrepared by the ZnCu-HHTP method with Ni(CH3COO)2.4H2O replacing Cu(CH3COO)2.7 · Materials and Methods · Fig. S15
Zn1Cu3-HHTP powder/rod crystalsresearch_0239__mat__m_zn1cu3_hhtpPowder · Target Sample · Mixed MetalHydrothermally prepared from Zn:Cu feed ratio 1:3 and dried at 50 C for 12 h.7 · Materials and Methods
Zn1Ni3-HHTP powderresearch_0239__mat__m_zn1ni3_hhtpPowder · Target Sample · Mixed MetalZnNi-HHTP analogue prepared by the ZnCu-HHTP method.22 · Fig. S15 caption · Fig. S15
Zn2Cu2-HHTP powder/rod crystalsresearch_0239__mat__m_zn2cu2_hhtpPowder · Target Sample · Mixed MetalHydrothermally prepared from Zn:Cu feed ratio 1:1 and dried at 50 C for 12 h.7 · Materials and Methods
Zn2Ni2-HHTP powderresearch_0239__mat__m_zn2ni2_hhtpPowder · Target Sample · Mixed MetalZnNi-HHTP analogue prepared by the ZnCu-HHTP method.22 · Fig. S15 caption · Fig. S15
Zn3Cu1-HHTP powder/rod crystalsresearch_0239__mat__m_zn3cu1_hhtpPowder · Target Sample · Mixed MetalHydrothermally prepared from Zn:Cu feed ratio 3:1 and dried at 50 C for 12 h.7 · Materials and Methods
Zn3Cu1-HHTP/paraffin toroidal ringresearch_0239__mat__m_zn3cu1_hhtpPellet · Composite Sample · Composite50 wt % cMOF alloy mixed with 50 wt % paraffin wax for electromagnetic parameter measurement.1.2-5.0 mm absorber thicknesses for RL modelling; toroidal ring inner diameter 3.04 mm and outer diameter 7.00 mm8 · Characterization
Zn3Ni1-HHTP powderresearch_0239__mat__m_zn3ni1_hhtpPowder · Target Sample · Mixed MetalZnNi-HHTP analogue prepared by the ZnCu-HHTP method.22 · Fig. S15 caption · Fig. S15
Zn-HHTP powder/rod crystalsresearch_0239__mat__m_zn_hhtpPowder · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkHydrothermally prepared and dried at 50 C for 12 h.7 · Materials and Methods
high-crystallinity ZnCu-HHTP seriesresearch_0239__mat__m_zn3cu1_hhtpPowder · Target Sample · Mixed MetalPrepared by slowly adding metal-ion aqueous solutions into the isopropanol/HHTP solution.6-7 · Discussion; Materials and Methods · Figs. S18-S19