Synthesis · Flexible conductive metal-organic framework Cu3(HHTP)2 film with high thermoelectric performance for low-grade heat harvesting

9 structured synthesis routes

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Complete recipeSource: Main

Route 1: Hydrothermal

main p.2 · 2.2. Synthesis of Cu3(HHTP)2 nanorods powder

Metal precursorsCopper acetate hydrate, reported as Cu2(OAc)4 H2O, 39 mg (0.195 mmol).

Linker precursorsHHTP, 35 mg (0.110 mmol).

Solvents7.5 mL deionised water; 0.15 mL DMF added dropwise.

AtmosphereCapped glass vial heated in an isothermal oven; atmosphere not otherwise specified.

Temperature80

Time6

Work-upCentrifugation; washing with water, ethanol and acetone twice each.

ActivationFor N2 sorption, samples activated at 80 C for 12 h before analysis.

Scalability contextThe paper describes the overall process as simple, low-cost and industrially suitable, but no scaled batch is reported.

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Role	Reagent	Amount / concentration	Source
Linker	HHTP	35 mg (0.110 mmol)	main p.2 · 2.2. Synthesis of Cu3(HHTP)2 nanorods powder
Metal Source	copper acetate hydrate (Cu2(OAc)4 H2O)	39 mg (0.195 mmol)	main p.2 · 2.2. Synthesis of Cu3(HHTP)2 nanorods powder
Solvent	deionised water	7.5 mL	main p.2 · 2.2. Synthesis of Cu3(HHTP)2 nanorods powder
Solvent	N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF)	0.15 mL	main p.2 · 2.2. Synthesis of Cu3(HHTP)2 nanorods powder

Partial recipeSource: Main

Route 2: Other

main p.2 · 2.4. Fabrication of the Cu3(HHTP)2 pellet

Metal precursorsPreformed Cu3(HHTP)2 nanorod powder.

Linker precursorsHHTP already incorporated in Cu3(HHTP)2.

AtmosphereNot stated.

Substrate orientation10 mm inner-diameter square split sleeve pressing die.

Work-upHydraulic pre-pressing followed by cold isostatic pressurisation and densification.

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Role	Reagent	Amount / concentration	Source
Other	Cu3(HHTP)2 nanorods powder	Not specified	main p.2 · 2.4. Fabrication of the Cu3(HHTP)2 pellet

Partial recipeSource: Main

Route 3: Other

main p.2 · 2.3. Fabrication of Cu3(HHTP)2 hot-pressing films · Figure 4a-b

Metal precursorsPreformed Cu3(HHTP)2 nanorod powder.

Linker precursorsHHTP already incorporated in Cu3(HHTP)2.

Solvents10 mL deionised-water dispersion of Cu3(HHTP)2 at 2.5 mg/mL.

AdditivesPorous nylon membrane substrate.

AtmosphereVacuum environment during hot pressing.

Temperaturenot explicitly stated for volume series; likely 60 C / 333 K

Time0.167

Substrate orientationVacuum-assisted filtration onto porous nylon membrane.

Work-upVacuum filtration, natural drying at room temperature for 20 min, hot pressing under 25 MPa for 10 min.

Scalability contextThe authors call the hot-pressing process industrially suitable.

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Role	Reagent	Amount / concentration	Source
Other	Cu3(HHTP)2 aqueous dispersion	10 mL · 2.5 mg/mL	main p.2 · 2.3. Fabrication of Cu3(HHTP)2 hot-pressing films · Figure 4a-b
Other	porous nylon membrane	0.22 um average pore diameter	main p.2 · 2.3. Fabrication of Cu3(HHTP)2 hot-pressing films · Figure 4a-b

Partial recipeSource: Main

Route 4: Other

main p.2 · 2.3. Fabrication of Cu3(HHTP)2 hot-pressing films · Figure 4a-b

Metal precursorsPreformed Cu3(HHTP)2 nanorod powder.

Linker precursorsHHTP already incorporated in Cu3(HHTP)2.

Solvents15 mL deionised-water dispersion of Cu3(HHTP)2 at 2.5 mg/mL.

AdditivesPorous nylon membrane substrate.

AtmosphereVacuum environment during hot pressing.

Temperaturenot explicitly stated for volume series; likely 60 C / 333 K

Time0.167

Substrate orientationVacuum-assisted filtration onto porous nylon membrane.

Work-upVacuum filtration, natural drying at room temperature for 20 min, hot pressing under 25 MPa for 10 min.

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Role	Reagent	Amount / concentration	Source
Other	Cu3(HHTP)2 aqueous dispersion	15 mL · 2.5 mg/mL	main p.2 · 2.3. Fabrication of Cu3(HHTP)2 hot-pressing films · Figure 4a-b
Other	porous nylon membrane	0.22 um average pore diameter	main p.2 · 2.3. Fabrication of Cu3(HHTP)2 hot-pressing films · Figure 4a-b

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Route 5: Other

main p.4 · 3. Results and discussion · Figure 4c-d

Metal precursorsPreformed Cu3(HHTP)2 nanorod powder.

Linker precursorsHHTP already incorporated in Cu3(HHTP)2.

Solvents20 mL deionised-water dispersion of Cu3(HHTP)2 at 2.5 mg/mL.

AdditivesPorous nylon membrane substrate.

AtmosphereVacuum environment during hot pressing.

Temperature60

Time0.167

Substrate orientationVacuum-assisted filtration onto porous nylon membrane.

Work-upVacuum filtration, natural drying at room temperature for 20 min, hot pressing under 25 MPa for 10 min.

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Role	Reagent	Amount / concentration	Source
Other	Cu3(HHTP)2 aqueous dispersion	20 mL · 2.5 mg/mL	main p.4 · 3. Results and discussion · Figure 4c-d
Other	porous nylon membrane	0.22 um average pore diameter	main p.4 · 3. Results and discussion · Figure 4c-d

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Route 6: Other

main p.4 · 3. Results and discussion · Figure 4c-d

Metal precursorsPreformed Cu3(HHTP)2 nanorod powder.

Linker precursorsHHTP already incorporated in Cu3(HHTP)2.

Solvents20 mL deionised-water dispersion of Cu3(HHTP)2 at 2.5 mg/mL.

AdditivesPorous nylon membrane substrate.

AtmosphereVacuum environment during hot pressing.

Temperature80

Time0.167

Substrate orientationVacuum-assisted filtration onto porous nylon membrane.

Work-upVacuum filtration, natural drying at room temperature for 20 min, hot pressing under 25 MPa for 10 min.

Scalability contextBest-performing sample prepared by simple hot pressing; authors describe the method as low-cost and industrially suitable.

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Role	Reagent	Amount / concentration	Source
Other	Cu3(HHTP)2 aqueous dispersion	20 mL · 2.5 mg/mL	main p.4 · 3. Results and discussion · Figure 4c-d
Other	porous nylon membrane	0.22 um average pore diameter	main p.4 · 3. Results and discussion · Figure 4c-d

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Route 7: Other

main p.4 · 3. Results and discussion · Figure 4c-d

Metal precursorsPreformed Cu3(HHTP)2 nanorod powder.

Linker precursorsHHTP already incorporated in Cu3(HHTP)2.

Solvents20 mL deionised-water dispersion of Cu3(HHTP)2 at 2.5 mg/mL.

AdditivesPorous nylon membrane substrate.

AtmosphereVacuum environment during hot pressing.

Temperature100

Time0.167

Substrate orientationVacuum-assisted filtration onto porous nylon membrane.

Work-upVacuum filtration, natural drying at room temperature for 20 min, hot pressing under 25 MPa for 10 min.

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Role	Reagent	Amount / concentration	Source
Other	Cu3(HHTP)2 aqueous dispersion	20 mL · 2.5 mg/mL	main p.4 · 3. Results and discussion · Figure 4c-d
Other	porous nylon membrane	0.22 um average pore diameter	main p.4 · 3. Results and discussion · Figure 4c-d

Partial recipeSource: Main

Route 8: Other

main p.2 · 2.3. Fabrication of Cu3(HHTP)2 hot-pressing films · Figure 4a-b

Metal precursorsPreformed Cu3(HHTP)2 nanorod powder.

Linker precursorsHHTP already incorporated in Cu3(HHTP)2.

Solvents25 mL deionised-water dispersion of Cu3(HHTP)2 at 2.5 mg/mL.

AdditivesPorous nylon membrane substrate.

AtmosphereVacuum environment during hot pressing.

Temperaturenot explicitly stated for volume series; likely 60 C / 333 K

Time0.167

Substrate orientationVacuum-assisted filtration onto porous nylon membrane.

Work-upVacuum filtration, natural drying at room temperature for 20 min, hot pressing under 25 MPa for 10 min.

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Role	Reagent	Amount / concentration	Source
Other	Cu3(HHTP)2 aqueous dispersion	25 mL · 2.5 mg/mL	main p.2 · 2.3. Fabrication of Cu3(HHTP)2 hot-pressing films · Figure 4a-b
Other	porous nylon membrane	0.22 um average pore diameter	main p.2 · 2.3. Fabrication of Cu3(HHTP)2 hot-pressing films · Figure 4a-b

Complete recipeSource: Main

Route 9: Other

main p.2 · 2.3. Fabrication of Cu3(HHTP)2 hot-pressing films

Metal precursorsPreformed Cu3(HHTP)2 nanorod powder.

Linker precursorsHHTP already incorporated in Cu3(HHTP)2.

SolventsDeionised water dispersion at 2.5 mg/mL.

AdditivesPorous nylon membrane substrate.

AtmosphereAmbient drying; filtration atmosphere not stated.

Temperatureroom temperature drying

Time0.333

Substrate orientationVacuum-assisted filtration onto porous nylon membrane.

Work-upSonication for 30 min to disperse; vacuum-assisted filtration; natural drying at room temperature for 20 min.

Scalability contextVacuum filtration plus hot pressing is described as simple and cost-effective.

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Role	Reagent	Amount / concentration	Source
Other	Cu3(HHTP)2 nanorod powder	certain amount · 2.5 mg/mL	main p.2 · 2.3. Fabrication of Cu3(HHTP)2 hot-pressing films
Solvent	deionised water	Not specified	main p.2 · 2.3. Fabrication of Cu3(HHTP)2 hot-pressing films
Other	porous nylon membrane	average pore diameter 0.22 um	main p.2 · 2.3. Fabrication of Cu3(HHTP)2 hot-pressing films