Key Properties & Advantages

• Exceptional Thermal & Chemical Stability: Maintains structural integrity at temperatures up to 380°C (under inert conditions) and resists degradation in acidic, basic, and organic solvent environments—ideal for harsh operational settings where many MOFs fail.
• Ordered Porous Structure: Features a well-defined 3D porous network with a large BET surface area (typically 750–1100 m²/g) and uniform pore size (~1.0 nm), enabling efficient molecular diffusion and high adsorption capacity.
• Hydroxyl-Enhanced Surface Reactivity: The -OH groups introduce:
  • Strong hydrogen-bonding capabilities, improving selectivity for polar molecules (e.g., CO₂, water, alcohols).
  • Lewis acid/base sites, enabling participation in acid-catalyzed or base-catalyzed reactions.
  • Chelation with metal ions, facilitating functionalization for targeted catalysis or sensing.
• Tailored Selectivity: The density of hydroxyl groups can be controlled during synthesis, allowing customization of interactions with target molecules (e.g., adjusting affinity for specific gases or pollutants).
• Batch-to-Batch Consistency: KAR-F30-(OH)₂ ensures minimal variation in key properties (surface area, porosity, functional group density), a critical advantage for scaling from lab research to industrial applications.

Applications

Gas Storage & Separation

• Carbon capture from flue gases or industrial emissions (via selective CO₂ adsorption).
• Hydrogen purification and storage (supporting clean energy technologies).
• Mixed gas separation (e.g., CO₂/CH₄ in natural gas upgrading, H₂/CO₂ in syngas processing).

Liquid-Phase Adsorption

• Organic pollutants (e.g., phenols, dyes, pharmaceuticals) via hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions.
• Heavy metal ions (e.g., Cr³⁺, Cu²⁺) through chelation with -OH groups, supporting wastewater purification.

Catalytic Applications

• Acid/Base Catalysis: Hydroxyl groups act as active sites for acid-catalyzed reactions (e.g., esterification, dehydration) and base-mediated processes (e.g., aldol condensation), leveraging their amphoteric nature.
• Catalyst Support: Serves as a stable platform for anchoring metal nanoparticles (e.g., Pt, Ru) or metal oxides, with -OH groups enhancing particle dispersion and catalytic activity in reactions like:
  • CO₂ hydrogenation to value-added chemicals (e.g., methanol).
  • Oxidation of organic compounds (e.g., alcohol oxidation to aldehydes).

Technical Specifications

Quality Assurance

• X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirms structural integrity and phase purity.
• Nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms verify surface area and pore size distribution.
• Thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) validates thermal stability.
• Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy confirms hydroxyl group presence and density.

Handling & Storage

• Handling: Use in a well-ventilated area; wear gloves and safety glasses to prevent inhalation of fine powder.
• Storage: Store in an airtight, moisture-resistant container at room temperature. Protect from strong oxidizers. Shelf life is ≥12 months under proper storage conditions.

Packaging Options

• Available in 1g, 5g, 10g, 50g, and bulk quantities. Packaged in vacuum-sealed, moisture-barrier containers to preserve porosity and hydroxyl group activity during shipping and storage.

Why Choose UIO-66-(OH)₂ (KAR-F30-(OH)₂)?