Regulating thermal dynamics and gas transport of MOF glass through
silver composites
Abstract
Metal-organic framework (MOF) glass is a versatile and processible
material that retains its porous nature while transitioning between
liquid and solid states. Incorporating composites into MOF glass can
enhance its functionalities, but the effect on its state conversion
remains understudied. This research explores the impact of silver ions
on the properties of ZIF-62 glass, revealing their influence on phase
conversion at varying ligand concentrations. The presence of silver
enhances gas separation processes, particularly improving CO2 and
hydrocarbon separation selectivity compared to pure ZIF-62 glass. These
findings provide valuable insights for composite integration and
highlight the potential of Ag-doped ZIF-62 glass in gas separation
applications. Furthermore, this work paves the way for processing
functional Ag-doped ZIF-62 glass films, enabling diverse applications
such as gas separation, film catalysis, and antimicrobial glass.