Synthesis evidence

Promoting electromagnetic wave absorption for conductive metal-organic frameworks through crystal morphology controlling

Wang X., Zhang X., Lu J. et al. · Dalton Transactions · 2025 · 11525-11532

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: Hydrothermal

main p.2 / journal p.11526 · Synthesis of Ni-TABQ-1

Metal precursorsNi(OAc)2.4H2O (0.132 g, 0.530 mmol)
Linker precursorsTABQ (0.060 g, 0.357 mmol)
SolventsH2O (1.5 mL) and aqueous NH3.H2O (7.2 mL)
AdditivesNH3.H2O base
AtmosphereSealed pressure tube; gas atmosphere not specified
Temperature120
Time48
Oxidant / reductantNo separate oxidant/reductant specified for MOF assembly; authors propose water-mediated oxidation-reduction during heating.
Work-upCool to room temperature; filter; wash with a large amount of H2O and MeOH; dry at room temperature for at least 24 h.
ActivationRoom-temperature drying for at least 24 h
Scalability contextPressure-tube batch; yield not reported.
Show 4 structured reagent records
RoleReagentAmount / concentrationSource
LinkerTABQ0.060 g, 0.357 mmolmain p.2 / journal p.11526 · Synthesis of Ni-TABQ-1
Metal SourceNi(OAc)2.4H2O0.132 g, 0.530 mmolmain p.2 / journal p.11526 · Synthesis of Ni-TABQ-1
SolventH2O1.5 mLmain p.2 / journal p.11526 · Synthesis of Ni-TABQ-1
BaseNH3.H2O7.2 mL · 25% aqueous ammonia listed in materialsmain p.2 / journal p.11526 · Synthesis of Ni-TABQ-1
Partial recipeSource: Main

Route 2: Other

main p.2 / journal p.11526 · Synthesis of Ni-TABQ-2

Metal precursorsNi(NO3)2.6H2O (0.097 g, 0.033 mmol)
Linker precursorsTABQ (0.056 g, 0.033 mmol)
SolventsDMSO (10.0 mL for solution A and 10.0 mL for solution B)
AdditivesNH3.H2O (1.0 mL)
AtmosphereNot specified
Time3
Oxidant / reductantNo separate oxidant/reductant specified for MOF assembly
Work-upFilter under decreased pressure; wash with H2O, acetone, and EtOH until filtrate colourless; dry in vacuum at 60 C.
ActivationVacuum drying at 60 C
Scalability contextSmall solution-stirring batch; yield not reported.
Show 4 structured reagent records
RoleReagentAmount / concentrationSource
Metal SourceNi(NO3)2.6H2O0.097 g, 0.033 mmolmain p.2 / journal p.11526 · Synthesis of Ni-TABQ-2
BaseNH3.H2O1.0 mL · 25% aqueous ammonia listed in materialsmain p.2 / journal p.11526 · Synthesis of Ni-TABQ-2
SolventDMSO10.0 mL in solution A; 10.0 mL in solution B · 99% listed in materialsmain p.2 / journal p.11526 · Synthesis of Ni-TABQ-2
LinkerTABQ0.056 g, 0.033 mmolmain p.2 / journal p.11526 · Synthesis of Ni-TABQ-2
Complete recipeSource: SI

Route 3: Other

SI pp.1-2 · 1. Synthesis of TABQ

Linker precursorsTetrachloro-1,4-benzoquinone (20 mmol, 4.92 g); phthalimide potassium salt (82.30 mmol, 15.24 g)
Solventsacetonitrile (80 mL); DMF (100 mL); ethanol; hydrazine (75 mL)
Additiveshydrazine in second step
AtmosphereN2 for first reflux step; second step atmosphere not specified
Temperature80; 100; 65
Time12; 0.5; 2
Oxidant / reductanthydrazine (N2H4, reductive deprotection/amination step)
Work-upCool; filter and collect slurry; wash with acetonitrile; suspend in DMF at 100 C for 30 min and hot filter; wash with DMF; suspend in ethanol, boil, hot filter, dry; then hydrazine treat, filter under reduced pressure, wash with deionised water and ethanol until colourless filtrate.
ActivationDried overnight under vacuum at 60 C
Scalability contextTABQ precursor route reports masses, molar amounts, solvents, atmosphere for first step, temperatures, times, workup, drying, and yield 50.60%.
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RoleReagentAmount / concentrationSource
LinkerTetrachloro-1,4-benzoquinone20 mmol, 4.92 gSI pp.1-2 · 1. Synthesis of TABQ
OtherPhthalimide potassium salt82.30 mmol, 15.24 gSI pp.1-2 · 1. Synthesis of TABQ
Solventacetonitrile80 mLSI pp.1-2 · 1. Synthesis of TABQ
SolventDMF100 mLSI pp.1-2 · 1. Synthesis of TABQ
Reductanthydrazine75 mL · 50% hydrazine listed in main materialsSI pp.1-2 · 1. Synthesis of TABQ
Solventethanolnot specified · 99% listed in main materialsSI pp.1-2 · 1. Synthesis of TABQ