Sonochemical syntheses of a one-dimensional Mg(II) metal-organic framework: A new precursor for preparation of MgO one-dimensional nanostructure

Abstract

Nanostructure of a M g II metal-organic framework (MOF), {[Mg(HIDC)(H)·1.5H}(1) (HDC = 4,5-imidazoledicarboxylic acid), was synthesized by a sonochemical method and characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, IR spectroscopy, and elemental analyses. The effect of concentration of starting reagents on size and morphology of nanostructured compound 1 has been studied. Calcination of the bulk powder and nanosized compound 1 at 650°C under air atmosphere yields MgO nanostructures. Results show that the size and morphology of the MgO nanoparticles are dependent upon the particles size of compound 1. © 2013 Arineh Tahmasian et al.