Synthesis evidence

Discovery of Dual Ion-Electron Conductivity of Metal-Organic Frameworks via Machine Learning-Guided Experimentation

Bashiri R., Lawson P.S., He S. et al. · Chemistry of Materials · 2025 · 1143-1153

3 structured synthesis routes

Completeness describes how fully the route could be reconstructed from the main article and supporting information.

Complete recipeSource: Main

Route 1: Solvothermal

1146 · 3.1.1. Synthesis of 1

Metal precursorsCu(NO3)2.3H2O (0.2898 g, 1.2 mmol)
Linker precursors1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid (H2L) (0.2016 g, 1.8 mmol)
Solvents12.0 mL DMF, 9.0 mL deionized water, 12.0 mL ethanol
Atmosphereautogenous pressure in Teflon-lined pressure vessel
Temperature80
Time72
Work-upCool to room temperature; dark blue crystals washed with DI water and filtered under vacuum.
ActivationFor activated samples: 80 deg C for 15 h; main text does not specify vacuum/gas details beyond removal of residual moisture.
Scalability contextConclusion notes broader synthesis challenges: limited literature, discontinued precursors, low yields, intricate ligand synthesis, toxic chemicals and prolonged drying.
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RoleReagentAmount / concentrationSource
Linker1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid (H2L)0.2016 g, 1.8 mmol1146 · 3.1.1. Synthesis of 1
Metal SourceCu(NO3)2.3H2O0.2898 g, 1.2 mmol1146 · 3.1.1. Synthesis of 1
SolventDMF12.0 mL1146 · 3.1.1. Synthesis of 1
Solventdeionized water9.0 mL1146 · 3.1.1. Synthesis of 1
Solventethanol12.0 mL1146 · 3.1.1. Synthesis of 1
Partial recipeSource: Main

Route 2: Other

1146 · 3.1.2. Synthesis of 2

Metal precursorsCu(NO3)2.3H2O (0.976 g, 4 mmol)
Linker precursors1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid (H2L) (0.456 g, 4 mmol)
Solvents60 mL solution of 15:1 aqueous ammonia
Additivesaqueous ammonia
Atmosphereambient atmosphere not otherwise specified
Temperatureroom temperature
Time72
Work-upCrystals rinsed with DI water and filtered under vacuum to separate them from remaining liquid.
ActivationFor activated samples: 80 deg C for 15 h; main text does not specify vacuum/gas details beyond removal of residual moisture.
Scalability contextConclusion notes broader synthesis challenges: limited literature, discontinued precursors, low yields, intricate ligand synthesis, toxic chemicals and prolonged drying.
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RoleReagentAmount / concentrationSource
LinkerH2L0.456 g, 4 mmol1146 · 3.1.2. Synthesis of 2
Metal SourceCu(NO3)2.3H2O0.976 g, 4 mmol1146 · 3.1.2. Synthesis of 2
Solvent15:1 aqueous ammonia solution60 mL1146 · 3.1.2. Synthesis of 2
Baseaqueous ammoniacomponent of 60 mL 15:1 solution1146 · 3.1.2. Synthesis of 2
Complete recipeSource: SI

Route 3: Drop Cast

S11 · Working Electrode Preparation for Cyclic Voltammetry · Figures S9-S10

Solvents1000 uL EtOH plus 120 uL 5% w/v PEG solution; 20 uL acetic anhydride
AdditivesPEG binder, acetic anhydride
Atmospheresolutions purged with pure nitrogen for 30 min; nitrogen blanket during measurement
Temperatureroom temperature
Time0.5
Substrate orientationglassy carbon electrode tip
Work-upSlurry sonicated for 30 min, then 40 uL deposited on clean dry glassy carbon electrode; electrode re-polished between samples.
Scalability contextMeasurement preparation only, not bulk MOF synthesis.
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RoleReagentAmount / concentrationSource
Otherpowdered MOF30 mgS11 · Working Electrode Preparation for Cyclic Voltammetry · Figures S9-S10
AdditivePEG in EtOH120 uL of 5% PEG · 5% w/vS11 · Working Electrode Preparation for Cyclic Voltammetry · Figures S9-S10
SolventEtOH1000 uLS11 · Working Electrode Preparation for Cyclic Voltammetry · Figures S9-S10
Additiveacetic anhydride20 uLS11 · Working Electrode Preparation for Cyclic Voltammetry · Figures S9-S10