Synthesis and characterization of novel nanomaterial Zn-MOF-NH2-ZIF-8@Cu based on MOF-on-MOF architecture and Cu nanoparticle as a stable nanocatalyst in solvent-free A3 coupling reaction
Abstract Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have aroused the interest of the majority of researchers due to their prominent features, especially in the field of heterogeneous catalysts. As state-of-the-art literature, this research designed and developed a new nanomaterial with a perfect crystalline na...
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| description | Abstract Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have aroused the interest of the majority of researchers due to their prominent features, especially in the field of heterogeneous catalysts. As state-of-the-art literature, this research designed and developed a new nanomaterial with a perfect crystalline nature through the combination of two MOFs. Here, the Zn-organic framework (Zn-MOF) as a 3D hybrid scaffold was synthesized, followed by functionalizing with urea ligand which contains two amine functional groups. The second step involved coating Zn-MOF-NH2 with zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) by the widespread growth of Zif-8 crystals on the surface of urea-modified Zn-MOF. Eventually, the new nanocomposite with MOF-on-MOF architecture was incorporated for the adsorption and stabilization of Cu nanoparticles through a simple liquid impregnation-reduction procedure. The chemical structure of ZIF-8 MOF was discussed and confirmed in detail by different analytical techniques. Based on the results, the Zn-MOF-NH2-ZIF-8@Cu demonstrated unparalleled catalytic performance in the synthesis of propargyl amine derivatives. The prominent characteristics such as novelty, high surface area, wonderful catalytic activity, and excellent ability to reuse, make the Zn-MOF-NH2-ZIF-8@Cu system an ideal paradigm in the developing of industrial-scale heterogeneous catalysts. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3a139fac3282492c9e250cbb91ef11c92025-08-20T01:53:12ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-05-0115111510.1038/s41598-025-02953-5Synthesis and characterization of novel nanomaterial Zn-MOF-NH2-ZIF-8@Cu based on MOF-on-MOF architecture and Cu nanoparticle as a stable nanocatalyst in solvent-free A3 coupling reactionAmeneh Kiani0Heshmatollah Alinezhad1Faculty of Chemistry, University of MazandaranFaculty of Chemistry, University of MazandaranAbstract Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have aroused the interest of the majority of researchers due to their prominent features, especially in the field of heterogeneous catalysts. As state-of-the-art literature, this research designed and developed a new nanomaterial with a perfect crystalline nature through the combination of two MOFs. Here, the Zn-organic framework (Zn-MOF) as a 3D hybrid scaffold was synthesized, followed by functionalizing with urea ligand which contains two amine functional groups. The second step involved coating Zn-MOF-NH2 with zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) by the widespread growth of Zif-8 crystals on the surface of urea-modified Zn-MOF. Eventually, the new nanocomposite with MOF-on-MOF architecture was incorporated for the adsorption and stabilization of Cu nanoparticles through a simple liquid impregnation-reduction procedure. The chemical structure of ZIF-8 MOF was discussed and confirmed in detail by different analytical techniques. Based on the results, the Zn-MOF-NH2-ZIF-8@Cu demonstrated unparalleled catalytic performance in the synthesis of propargyl amine derivatives. The prominent characteristics such as novelty, high surface area, wonderful catalytic activity, and excellent ability to reuse, make the Zn-MOF-NH2-ZIF-8@Cu system an ideal paradigm in the developing of industrial-scale heterogeneous catalysts.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-02953-5Heterogeneous catalystMetal-organic frameworksNanocatalystMOF-on-MOF architectureA3 coupling reaction |
| spellingShingle | Ameneh Kiani Heshmatollah Alinezhad Synthesis and characterization of novel nanomaterial Zn-MOF-NH2-ZIF-8@Cu based on MOF-on-MOF architecture and Cu nanoparticle as a stable nanocatalyst in solvent-free A3 coupling reaction Scientific Reports Heterogeneous catalyst Metal-organic frameworks Nanocatalyst MOF-on-MOF architecture A3 coupling reaction |
| title | Synthesis and characterization of novel nanomaterial Zn-MOF-NH2-ZIF-8@Cu based on MOF-on-MOF architecture and Cu nanoparticle as a stable nanocatalyst in solvent-free A3 coupling reaction |
| title_full | Synthesis and characterization of novel nanomaterial Zn-MOF-NH2-ZIF-8@Cu based on MOF-on-MOF architecture and Cu nanoparticle as a stable nanocatalyst in solvent-free A3 coupling reaction |
| title_fullStr | Synthesis and characterization of novel nanomaterial Zn-MOF-NH2-ZIF-8@Cu based on MOF-on-MOF architecture and Cu nanoparticle as a stable nanocatalyst in solvent-free A3 coupling reaction |
| title_full_unstemmed | Synthesis and characterization of novel nanomaterial Zn-MOF-NH2-ZIF-8@Cu based on MOF-on-MOF architecture and Cu nanoparticle as a stable nanocatalyst in solvent-free A3 coupling reaction |
| title_short | Synthesis and characterization of novel nanomaterial Zn-MOF-NH2-ZIF-8@Cu based on MOF-on-MOF architecture and Cu nanoparticle as a stable nanocatalyst in solvent-free A3 coupling reaction |
| title_sort | synthesis and characterization of novel nanomaterial zn mof nh2 zif 8 cu based on mof on mof architecture and cu nanoparticle as a stable nanocatalyst in solvent free a3 coupling reaction |
| topic | Heterogeneous catalyst Metal-organic frameworks Nanocatalyst MOF-on-MOF architecture A3 coupling reaction |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-02953-5 |
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