Acid-Base Bifunctional Metal-Organic Frameworks: Green Synthesis and Application in One-Pot Glucose to 5-HMF Conversion

Yunlei Zhang, Pei Jin, Minjia Meng, Lin Gao, Meng Liu, Yongsheng Yan

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Abstract

The direct synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with acidic and basic active sites is challenging due to the introduction of functional groups by post-functionalization method often jeopardize the framework integrity. Herein, we report the direct synthesis of acid-base bi-functional MOFs with tuning acid-base strength. Employing modulated hydrothermal (MHT) approach, microporous MOFs named UiO-66-NH2 was prepared. Through the ring-opening reaction of 1,3-propanesultone with amino group, UiO-66-NH2-SO3H-type catalysts can be obtained. The synthesized catalysts were well characterized and their catalytic performances were evaluated in one-pot glucose to 5-HMF conversion. Results revealed the acid-base bi-functional catalyst possessed high activity and excellent stability. This work provides a general and economically viable approach for the large-scale synthesis of acid-base bi-functional MOFs for their potential use in catalysis field.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1850132
JournalNano
Volume13
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Nov 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • 5-hydroxymethylfurfural
  • acid-base bifunctional catalysts
  • glucose
  • Metal-organic frameworks
  • modulated hydrothermal approach

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