Fluorescent post-synthetic modified MOFs for methane sensing

摘要

In order to obtain fluorescent materials for methane sensing, a series of post-synthetic modifications to UNMOF-1 and IRMOF-3 were carried out. Both MOFs were synthesized solvothennally and characterized by single-crystal X-Ray diffraction. Post-synthetic modifications to UNMOF-1 and IRMOF-3 proceeded following a cross coupling reaction and a condensation reaction (respectively). The modified products will be characterized by ~1H NMR and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. Fluorescence spectra with and without methane atmosphere will be performed in order to evaluate their capability of methane sensing. Additionally, fluorescence spectra of an already reported MOF (UNMOF-0) are shown under methane atmosphere to provide to the reader a perspective of the work that is being carried out.