The effect of pressure on Cu-btc: Framework compression vs. guest inclusion

Alexander J. Graham, Jin Chong Tan, David R. Allan, Stephen A. Moggach*

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Abstract

Here we present detailed structural data on the effect of high pressure on Cu-btc. Application of pressure causes solvent to be squeezed into the pores until a phase transition occurs, driven by the sudden compression and expansion of equatorial and axial Cu-O bonds.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1535-1537
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume48
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2012

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Catalysis
  • Chemistry(all)

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