Current methods for preparing Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) have several major limitations with respect to the variety of structures possible, post synthetic modifications, and ability to incorporate more than one metal into the framework. This project begins the exploration of a new synthetic strategy applicable to MOF as well as dendrimer synthesis. This research investigates using simple functionalized carboxylic acids combined with zinc oxide to synthesize novel octahedral zinc carboxylates with a tetrahedral Zn4O core. IR spectra combined with elemental analysis was the primary method used to confirm synthesis of the desired product. The subsequent modification of the free functional groups by conventional synthetic methods was also investigated.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Ryan, Michael P.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 06D406M

Advisor

• Thalladi, Venkat R.

Year

• 2006

Date created

• 2006-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Chemistry

Rights statement

• In Copyright