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From insulator to semiconductor: effect of host-guest interactions on charge transport in M-MOF-74 metal-organic frameworks

Angel S.M., Barnett N.S., Talin A.A. et al. · Journal of Materials Chemistry C · 2024 · 2699-2704

12materials
16samples
14synthesis routes
22measurements
50results
6claims and caveats

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Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: Medium

Greater TCNQ LUMO/valence-band overlap in the Cu analogue is consistent with its larger conductivity compared with the Mn analogue.

Caveat: The link is based on computed DOS overlap and transport comparison.

2701 · Results and discussion · Fig. 4b-c · Linked to 3 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: High

Open d-shell Cu and Mn MOF-74 variants become conductive after TCNQ infiltration, whereas Mg and Zn variants show no detectable conductivity.

Caveat: No-conductivity controls are qualitative because detection limits are not reported.

2699-2701 · Abstract/results · Fig. 3; Fig. S5 · Linked to 5 structured results

Synthesis MechanismSupport assessment: High

Air-free TCNQ infiltration avoids oxidised TCNQ by-product formation.

Caveat: Based on absence of the 480 nm diagnostic band; raw spectra are figure-level evidence.

2700-2701 · Results and discussion/summary · Fig. 2 · Linked to 1 structured result

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: Medium

The nonlinear activation energy of TCNQ@Cu-MOF-74 is attributed to temperature-dependent electron-electron Coulombic interactions.

Caveat: Author mechanistic interpretation; extracted primary value is the fitted activation energy.

2701 · Results and discussion · Fig. 3c · Linked to 1 structured result

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: High

Guest molecule conjugation is required for charge transport; H4TCNQ controls remain non-conductive despite similar loading and Raman evidence for coordination.

Caveat: Conductivity controls are qualitative room-temperature IV plots; detection limits not specified.

2701 · Results and discussion/summary · Fig. S4; Fig. S6 · Linked to 5 structured results

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: Medium

TCNQ p-dopes Cu-MOF-74 and Mn-MOF-74, facilitating through-bond charge transport through conjugated guest pathways.

Caveat: Combines Raman, DFT Bader charge, DOS and transport trends; mechanism is author interpretation.

2699-2701 · Abstract/results · Fig. 4; Table S2 · Linked to 4 structured results

Material identities

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MaterialCompositionStructure contextSource
Cu-MOF-74Browse family: Cu₂(DOBDC) / Cu–MOF-74 / CPO-27-CuCu2(dobdc) framework, reported as Cu-MOF-74Cu2+ open metal sites in MOF-74 · 2,5-dihydroxyterephthalic acid derived dobdc linker3D · PristineIsostructural M-MOF-74 parent framework; open d-shell host.S-2 · Syntheses
H4TCNQ@Cu-MOF-74H4TCNQ guest in Cu-MOF-74; ca. 2 H4TCNQ per unit cellCu2+ open metal sites · MOF-74 dobdc linker plus hydrogenated H4TCNQ guest3D · CompositeHydrogenated guest-loaded control lacking the conjugated pi network of TCNQ.2701 · Results and discussion · Fig. S6
H4TCNQ@Mg-MOF-74H4TCNQ-exposed Mg-MOF-74Mg2+ open metal sites · MOF-74 dobdc linker plus hydrogenated H4TCNQ guest3D · CompositeHydrogenated guest-loaded closed-shell control.S-9 · Conductivity data · Fig. S6
H4TCNQ@Mn-MOF-74H4TCNQ guest in Mn-MOF-74; ca. 4 H4TCNQ per unit cellMn2+ open metal sites · MOF-74 dobdc linker plus hydrogenated H4TCNQ guest3D · CompositeHydrogenated guest-loaded control lacking the conjugated pi network of TCNQ.2701 · Results and discussion · Fig. S6
H4TCNQ@Zn-MOF-74H4TCNQ-exposed Zn-MOF-74Zn2+ open metal sites · MOF-74 dobdc linker plus hydrogenated H4TCNQ guest3D · CompositeHydrogenated guest-loaded closed-shell control.S-9 · Conductivity data · Fig. S6
Mg-MOF-74Browse family: Mg₂(DOBDC) / Mg–MOF-74 / CPO-27-MgMg2(dobdc) framework, reported as Mg-MOF-74Mg2+ open metal sites in MOF-74 · 2,5-dihydroxyterephthalic acid derived dobdc linker3D · PristineIsostructural M-MOF-74 parent framework; closed-shell control host.S-3 · Syntheses
Mn-MOF-74Browse family: Mn₂(DOBDC) / Mn–MOF-74 / CPO-27-MnMn2(dobdc) framework, reported as Mn-MOF-74Mn2+ open metal sites in MOF-74 · 2,5-dihydroxyterephthalic acid derived dobdc linker3D · PristineIsostructural M-MOF-74 parent framework; open d-shell host.S-2 · Syntheses
TCNQ@Cu-MOF-74TCNQ guest in Cu-MOF-74; ca. 2 TCNQ per unit cell, 1 TCNQ per 6 Cu ionsCu2+ open metal sites coordinated to TCNQ · MOF-74 dobdc linker plus TCNQ guest3D · CompositeGuest-loaded MOF-74; TCNQ binds open metal sites and is proposed to form conductive molecular pathways.2700 · Results and discussion · Fig. 1-Fig. 3
TCNQ@Mg-MOF-74TCNQ-exposed Mg-MOF-74Mg2+ open metal sites; TCNQ coordination signal absent · MOF-74 dobdc linker plus attempted TCNQ guest3D · CompositeGuest-exposed closed-shell control; no detectable conductivity.2700-2701 · Results and discussion · Fig. S4-S5
TCNQ@Mn-MOF-74TCNQ guest in Mn-MOF-74; ca. 4 TCNQ per unit cell, 2 TCNQ per 6 Mn ionsMn2+ open metal sites coordinated to TCNQ · MOF-74 dobdc linker plus TCNQ guest3D · CompositeGuest-loaded MOF-74; TCNQ binds open metal sites and is proposed to form conductive molecular pathways.2700 · Results and discussion · Fig. 1-Fig. 3
TCNQ@Zn-MOF-74TCNQ-exposed Zn-MOF-74Zn2+ open metal sites; TCNQ coordination signal absent · MOF-74 dobdc linker plus attempted TCNQ guest3D · CompositeGuest-exposed closed-shell control; no detectable conductivity.2700-2701 · Results and discussion · Fig. S4-S5
Zn-MOF-74Browse family: Zn₂(DOBDC) / Zn–MOF-74 / CPO-27-ZnZn2(dobdc) framework, reported as Zn-MOF-74Zn2+ open metal sites in MOF-74 · 2,5-dihydroxyterephthalic acid derived dobdc linker3D · PristineIsostructural M-MOF-74 parent framework; closed-shell control host.S-2-S-3 · Syntheses

Sample register

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SampleForm and roleProcessing and geometrySource
Cu-MOF-74 powderresearch_0342__mat__mat_cu_mof74Powder · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkSolvothermally synthesised parent powder before guest infiltration.S-2 · Syntheses
DFT model of TCNQ@Cu-MOF-74research_0342__mat__mat_tcnq_cu_mof74Model · Model System · ModelOptimised computational model, not a separate experimental sample.S-10-S-11 · Computational Details · Table S2
DFT model of TCNQ@Mn-MOF-74research_0342__mat__mat_tcnq_mn_mof74Model · Model System · ModelOptimised computational model, not a separate experimental sample.S-10-S-11 · Computational Details · Fig. S7; Table S2
H4TCNQ@Cu-MOF-74 pelletresearch_0342__mat__mat_h4tcnq_cu_mof74Pellet · Target Sample · Guest LoadedCu-MOF-74 powder infiltrated with H4TCNQ and measured as conductivity control.0.5 mm pellet assumed from conductivity methodS-4-S-9 · H4TCNQ Infiltration; Conductivity data · Fig. S6
H4TCNQ@Mg-MOF-74 pelletresearch_0342__mat__mat_h4tcnq_mg_mof74Pellet · Target Sample · Guest LoadedMg-MOF-74 H4TCNQ conductivity control shown in SI figure.0.5 mm pellet assumed from conductivity methodS-9 · Conductivity data · Fig. S6
H4TCNQ@Mn-MOF-74 pelletresearch_0342__mat__mat_h4tcnq_mn_mof74Pellet · Target Sample · Guest LoadedMn-MOF-74 powder infiltrated with H4TCNQ and measured as conductivity control.0.5 mm pellet assumed from conductivity methodS-4-S-9 · H4TCNQ Infiltration; Conductivity data · Fig. S6
H4TCNQ@Zn-MOF-74 pelletresearch_0342__mat__mat_h4tcnq_zn_mof74Pellet · Target Sample · Guest LoadedZn-MOF-74 H4TCNQ conductivity control shown in SI figure.0.5 mm pellet assumed from conductivity methodS-9 · Conductivity data · Fig. S6
Mg-MOF-74 powderresearch_0342__mat__mat_mg_mof74Powder · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkSolvothermally synthesised parent powder before guest infiltration.S-3 · Syntheses
Mn-MOF-74 powderresearch_0342__mat__mat_mn_mof74Powder · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkSolvothermally synthesised parent powder before guest infiltration.S-2 · Syntheses
Printed nano-Mn-MOF-74 filmresearch_0342__mat__mat_mn_mof74Thin Film · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkNano-Mn-MOF-74 dispersion printed onto FTO for DRS measurements.FTO-coated glassS-3-S-5 · Syntheses; Characterization methods
TCNQ@Cu-MOF-74 pelletresearch_0342__mat__mat_tcnq_cu_mof74Pellet · Target Sample · Guest LoadedAir-free TCNQ-infiltrated powder pressed into pellet for two-point transport.0.5 mm pelletS-4-S-6 · Guest Molecule Infiltration; Characterization methods · Fig. S1
TCNQ@Mg-MOF-74 pelletresearch_0342__mat__mat_tcnq_mg_mof74Pellet · Target Sample · Guest LoadedTCNQ-exposed Mg-MOF-74 pellet for conductivity control.0.5 mm pelletS-4-S-9 · Guest Molecule Infiltration; Conductivity data · Fig. S5
TCNQ@Mn-MOF-74 film for DRSresearch_0342__mat__mat_tcnq_mn_mof74Thin Film · Target Sample · Guest LoadedPrinted nano-Mn-MOF-74 film after TCNQ infiltration for diffuse reflectance spectroscopy.FTO-coated glass2700 · Results and discussion · Fig. 2d
TCNQ@Mn-MOF-74 pelletresearch_0342__mat__mat_tcnq_mn_mof74Pellet · Target Sample · Guest LoadedAir-free TCNQ-infiltrated powder pressed into pellet for two-point transport.0.5 mm pelletS-4-S-6 · Guest Molecule Infiltration; Characterization methods · Fig. S1
TCNQ@Zn-MOF-74 pelletresearch_0342__mat__mat_tcnq_zn_mof74Pellet · Target Sample · Guest LoadedTCNQ-exposed Zn-MOF-74 pellet for conductivity control.0.5 mm pelletS-4-S-9 · Guest Molecule Infiltration; Conductivity data · Fig. S5
Zn-MOF-74 powderresearch_0342__mat__mat_zn_mof74Powder · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkSolvothermally synthesised parent powder before guest infiltration.S-2-S-3 · Syntheses