Nanoporous metal represents a particular form of a metal, which combines the characteristics of metals, such as good thermal and electrical conductivity, catalytic activity with the materials properties characteristic of nanoporosity, which include high surface area, low density, large number of pores, etc. Nanoporous metals have applications in various fields such as catalysis, hydrogen storage, electrochemical sensing, membranes, SERS, and supercapacitors. The three dimensional porous structures offer high specific surface area and large pore volumes, which enhance substrate diffusion within the porous structures and provide a large number of surface active sites for catalytic applications. However, synthesis of nanoporous metal based on conventional approach (template assisted synthesis and dealloying) suffers from scalability issue, specific for few metals, additional synthetic steps etc. Challenges still remain in this field to fabricate three dimensional porous metals where pores are interconnected (bicontinuous). Recently, development of the synthesis of nanoporous metal got a thrust by the advent of the concept of assembly of nanoparticles in either an ex-situ or in an in-situ manner. Objectives 1. Establish the synthetic strategy of metal nanosponge formation by capping agent dissolution method (ex-situ assembly) 2. Explore the catalytic activity of these metal nanosponges towards 4-nitrophenol reduction and alkene hydrogenation reactions 3. Elucidate the mechanism of formation of metal nanosponge in solution state (kinetic in-situ assembly of nanoparticles) using ammonia borane as a reducing agent in water under different conditions 4. Investigate the hydrogen storage properties and catalytic arene hydrogenation activities of metal nanosponges 5. Synthesis of bismuth oxide nanosponge using bismuth nanosponge as a template. Study of the photocatalytic dye degradation behavior using bismuth oxide nanosponge under visible light irradiation Significant results Synthesis of metal nanosponges was carried out using capping agent dissolution method wherein addition of water to M@BNHx polymer gives metal nanosponges. The B-H bond of BNHx polymer is unstable in the presence of water and gets hydrolyzed to give hydrogen gas bubbles which act as dynamic templates for the formation of metal nanosponges. The pristine nature of the surface of these metal nanosponges was elucidated by several analytical techniques. The catalytic activity of these metal nanosponges (Ag, Au, Pd, Pt, and Cu) was demonstrated using 4-nitrophenol reduction reaction in the presence of sodium borohydride as a reducing agent. Iridium nanosponge was obtained by capping agent dissolution method from Ir@BNHx polymer. Mesoporous high surface area iridium nanosponge was found to be an active catalyst for alkene hydrogenation reaction, whereas Ir@BNHx polymer does not exhibit any catalytic activity under similar reaction conditions. The effects of temperature, solvent, substrate to catalyst ratio, and pressure on catalyst activity were established using styrene as a substrate. The thermal stability (up to 300 oC) and robustness over several cycles were demonstrated for the iridium nanosponge. Several alkenes (linear alkene, cycloalkane, and conjugated alkene) were successfully hydrogenated using iridium nanosponge at room temperature and 4 bar hydrogen pressure. Generality of the synthetic procedure was explored by using different iridium precursors which gave iridium nanosponges exhibiting similar catalytic activity. Silver, gold, palladium, platinum, and copper nanosponges have been synthesized by chemical reduction method (in-situ kinetic assembly of nanoparticles) using ammonia borane as a reducing agent in water as a solvent. The effect of variables (metal salt to amine borane ratio, concentration of the reactants, solvent, temperature, and reducing agent) were thoroughly investigated using the silver system as a model. In the absence of a capping agent, metal salt reduction was carried out using amine borane which forms nanoparticles. In a high dielectric solvent, the colloidal particles attach together to form agglomerates. During the course of the reaction, hydrogen gas bubbles were generated which produce pores within the agglomerates leading to the formation of three dimensional nanosponge structures. Finally, the hydrogen storage properties (pressure composition isotherm and sorption kinetics) of these metal nanosponges were investigated under different conditions. These metal nanosponges exhibit reasonable, reversible storage characteristics: Ag (3 wt%), Pd (5.5 wt%), Pt (6 wt%), and Cu (2.5 wt%). Phase selective ruthenium nanosponge was synthesized using chemical reduction method. It was found that amine borane as a reducing agent for certain ruthenium precursors results in the hcp phase of ruthenium whereas, reduction using sodium borohydride affords fcc phase of ruthenium. Hcp and fcc phases of ruthenium were established using electron and X-ray diffraction methods. Surface characterization technique showed the pristine nature of ruthenium nanosponge. Both hcp and fcc ruthenium nanosponges were employed as catalysts for hydrogenation of benzene; it was found that hcp ruthenium is more active than fcc ruthenium for benzene hydrogenation to cyclohexane. Substrate to catalyst ratio, temperature, hydrogen pressure, and solvent effect were thoroughly investigated using benzene as a model substrate. It was found that hcp ruthenium nanosponge is capable of hydrogenating a variety of alkyl substituted benzenes under ambient conditions. The catalyst was found to be active over several cycles without any loss in its activity. Phosphine was used as a catalyst poison and hot filtration test was performed separately to show the true heterogeneous nature of the active catalyst. Hydrogen storage experiments were performed to understand the interaction of hydrogen with different phases of ruthenium. Bismuth nanosponge was synthesized using chemical reduction method. Synthesis of different polymorphs of bismuth oxide nanosponges (tetragonal, monoclinic and body centered cubic) were carried out by calcination of bismuth nanosponge at different temperature (300 oC, 500 oC, and 800 oC). The phase purity of bismuth oxide nanosponges were established using X-ray and electron diffraction method. It was found that surface area decreases with increasing the calcination temperature. Tetragonal bismuth oxide (300 oC annealed sample) nanosponge shows the highest photocatalytic activity as compared to other polymorphs. Mechanistic investigation suggests that hole and hydroxyl radical are responsible for dye degradation. Recyclability study demonstrated the formation of bismuth oxycarbonate which leads to a drop in catalytic activity. However, the tetragonal phase of bismuth oxide with high catalytic activity could be regenerated upon annealing at 300 oC for 3 h.

Phase field models have played an important role in shaping our understanding of a variety of micro structural phenomena in materials. Their attractive features include (a) their ability to capture instabilities in microstructures, and (b) their ability to handle topological transitions { such as splitting or coalescence { gracefully. Therefore, we have chosen to use a phase field model in our study of instabilities in cylindrical pores in nanoporous membranes which eventually lead to their failure. Our study is motivated by recent studies on thermal stability of nanoporous membranes of alumina, titania and zirconia. The key feature in our model is its ability to incorporate surface discussion as the mechanism for mass transport. We first benchmark the model through a critical comparison of our results on early stages of surface evolution during Rayleigh instability and grain boundary grooving with those from linear theories of these phenomena. We have then used longer simulations (which go beyond early stages, and therefore, can incorporate non-lineare effects) to study instabilities in a hollow cylinder in three different systems: single crystal or amorphous solid (which fails through Rayleigh instability), a model sys-tem with parallel grain boundaries (which fails through grain boundary grooving), and a polycrystal (whose failure depends on a combination of grain growth and grooving). In all the cases, the surface energy is assumed to be isotropic, and the operative mechanism for mass transport is assumed to be surface discussion.

L’or, habituellement considéré comme catalytiquement inactif, fait preuve d’une activité étonnante pour diverses réactions d’oxydation pourvu qu’il soit supporté sur un oxyde approprié. Ces dix dernières années, des méthodes de synthèse par dissolution sélective du composé le moins noble d’un alliage métallique (dealloying) ont permis l’obtention de catalyseurs d’or nanoporeux. Ces catalyseurs font preuve d’une très forte activité catalytique vis-à-vis de la réaction d’oxydation du monoxyde de carbone. Cependant, des études plus récentes semblent montrer que cette activité est due aux impuretés présentes dans les catalyseurs, qui sont imputables aux limitations de la méthode de synthèse utilisée. Dans cette étude, un catalyseur nanoporeux d’or pur a été obtenu par oxydation spontanée d’un alliage AuZr à température ambiante puis dissolution sélective totale de ZrO2 dans HF. Ce catalyseur démontre des caractéristiques structurales et morphologiques similaires à celles des échantillons obtenus par dealloying. Leur évaluation catalytique a été réalisée par réaction d’oxydation du CO et en PrOx : les résultats montrent que l’or pur nanoporeux n’est pas catalytiquement actif. La préparation de catalyseurs AgAu selon la même méthode a permis l’obtention de catalyseurs de différentes teneurs en argent, proches des résidus obtenus par dealloying. L’impact de la présence de l’impureté d’argent sur la catalyse est avéré : elle permet d’exacerber l’activité de l’or à température ambiante par synergie des deux éléments. Cependant, l’effet promoteur de l’hydrogène disparaît en PrOx et l’impact de la concentration d’argent est faible lors de l’oxydation du CO. Une étude exploratoire sur les nanomousses NiPd a été menée en parallèle. Le palladium, qui présente le meilleur compromis activité/sélectivité pour les hydrogénations sélectives, voit son activité exacerbée lorsqu’il est déposé à la surface d’un monocristal de Nickel. Cet effet n’existe pas pour des nanoparticules Pd/Ni supportées. Un catalyseur NiPd a donc été préparé dans cette étude selon la méthode des nickels de Raney® afin de combiner les propriétés des monocristaux et des nanoparticules / Gold, generally considered as catalytically inactive, demonstrates a surprising activity toward several oxidation reactions when supported on a proper oxide. New synthesis ways have been developed for ten years to obtain nanoporous gold catalysts based on selective dissolution of the less noble component of a metallic alloy (dealloying). These catalysts exhibit very high activity towards the carbon monoxide oxidation reaction. However recent studies seem to reveal that this activity could be due to impurities inherent to dealloying. In this study a very pure nanoporous catalyst was obtained by spontaneous oxidation of a AuZr alloy at room temperature; a total selective dissolution of ZrO2 was then carried out in HF. Its structural and morphological characteristics proved to be similar to the dealloyed catalysts ones. The evaluation of its catalytic properties by CO oxidation showed that pure nanoporous gold was not catalytically active. Besides bimetallic AgAu catalysts were prepared following the same preparation method with three silver concentrations chosen close to the residual impurities concentrations obtained by dealloying. Their catalytic properties proved to be impacted by silver impurities: gold activity was emphasized at room temperature by synergy between the two elements. However, the promotional effect of hydrogen disappeared in PrOx and the role of silver concentration was low for CO oxidation. In parallel an exploratory study was carried out on NiPd nanofoams. The catalysts were prepared following the Raney® nickel method to improve the palladium activity towards the selective hydrogenation reaction. The results showed a slight increase of the catalytic activity

Nowadays, nanostructures fixed on solid substrates and colloidal nanoparticles permeate through all areas of human life, in area of sensors and detection as well. This dissertation thesis deals with the fabrication of nanostructures on the surface of planar electrodes via self-ordered nanoporous template of aluminum trioxide. The nanofabrication, as one of many possible techniques, is used to increase the active surface area of electrodes by creating unique surface types with specific properties. These electrodes are very perspective in the applications, such as biomolecules electrochemical detection and measurement. The transformation of aluminum layer into non-conductive nanoporous template in the process of anodic oxidation is a fundamental technique employed to obtain the array of nanostructures in this thesis. The fabrication of high quality nanoporous membranes with narrow pore size distribution on various types of metallic multilayers is one of the key experimental parts in this work. Several problems associated with the production of the thin-film systems, including the dissolving the barrier oxide layer, are discussed and solved. Another part of this work deals with the use of nanoporous membrane as a template for the production of metallic nanostructures via electrochemical metal ions deposition directly into the pores. The obtained nanostructures as nanowires, nanorods or nanodots are characterized by the scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive or wavelength X-ray spectroscopy. The electrode surface, modified by gold nanostructures suitable for the detection of biomolecules, has been chosen for the electrochemical measurements, due to the gold biocompatibility. The nanostructured electrodes were characterized by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry. The effect of nanostructured surface geometrical parameters, including the size of the electrochemically active area, on the results of electrochemical measurements has been observed and compared to flat gold electrodes. Two model biomolecules, namely guanine and glutathione, have been chosen for the study of potential application of these nanostructures in biosensors.

Mit Fe-Pd-Legierungen nahe der Zusammensetzung Fe70Pd30 kann man aufgrund des thermischen oder magnetischen Formgedächtniseffekts große Dehnungen erzeugen. Daher sind sie für Mikro- und Nanoaktoren sowie Sensoren von großem wissenschaftlichen und technologischen Interesse. Im Vergleich zu Massivmaterial und dünnen Schichten erwartet man für eindimensionale Geometrien wie Nanodrähte deutlich höhere Arbeitsfrequenzen und Dehnungen. Zur Herstellung von Nanodrähten eignet sich die elektrochemische Abscheidung in selbstordnende nanoporöse Membranen als effizienteste Methode gegenüber lithographischen oder physikalischen Methoden. Um den Formgedächtniseffekt auch in Fe-Pd-Nanodrähten mit ca. 30 at.% Pd zu nutzen, werden in dieser Arbeit entsprechende Herstellungsbedingungen wie Elektrolytsystem, Abscheideparameter und Nachbehandlung herausgearbeitet. Die Zusammenhänge zwischen Abscheidebedingungen und Morphologie, lokaler Mikrostruktur, Struktur sowie magnetischen Eigenschaften werden untersucht und bewertet. Es wird gezeigt, dass Fe-Pd-Nanodrähte trotz der Kombination aus edlem und unedlem Metall elektrochemisch hergestellt werden können. Ein komplexierter Fe-Pd-Elektrolyt in Kombination mit optimierten alternierenden Abscheidepotentialen führt reproduzierbar zu durchgehenden, nahezu defektfreien Nanodrähten nahe der Zusammensetzung Fe70Pd30. Mit einer nachträglichen Wärmebehandlung erreicht man eine vollständige Umwandlung der Fe-Pd-Legierung von der kubisch raumzentrierten zur kubisch flächenzentrierten Struktur. Die erfolgreiche Herstellung dieser Nanodrähte stellt eine Schlüsselposition auf dem Weg zu formgedächtnisbasierten Nanoaktoren dar. In dieser Arbeit konnten wichtige Ansatzpunkte zur Strukturkontrolle während der elektrochemischen Abscheidung und somit zur Aktivierung des Formgedächtniseffekts identifiziert werden. / Fe-Pd alloys at about 30 at.% Pd allow obtaining high length changes or strains in the percent range due to thermal or magnetic shape memory effect. They are especially promising candidates for smart and intelligent materials in micro- and nanoactuators as well as sensors. In comparison to bulk materials and thin films the utilization of nanowires promises higher actuation frequencies and strains, which further heighten the scientific and technological interest. Electrodeposition within self-organized nanoporous templates is a very time efficient method to prepare even large arrays of Fe-Pd nanowires of different length and diameter compared to lithographic or physical methods. The aim of this work is to exhibit the preparation conditions such as electrolyte system, deposition parameter and post treatment for shape memory active Fe-Pd nanowires at about 30 at.% Pd. Correlations between morphology, local microstructure, structure and magnetic properties are investigated and evaluated. Fe-Pd nanowires are successfully prepared by electrodeposition despite the combination of noble Pd and less noble Fe metals. The usage of an electrolyte with complexed Fe and Pd ions and an optimized alternating potential deposition regime leads to continuous and almost defect free nanowires close to the composition Fe70Pd30. The complete transition from the bcc to fcc structure of the Fe-Pd alloy is achieved by an additional heat treatment. However, the successful preparation of these nanowires represents a key element towards nanoactuators based on shape memory alloys. Fundamental knowledge about electrochemical preparation of Fe-Pd nanowires is gained. Important starting points towards structure control during deposition and activation of the shape memory effect are identified.

A new closed cell is presented for in situ X-ray ptychography which allows studies under gas flow and at elevated temperature. In order to gain complementary information by transmission and scanning electron microscopy, the cell makes use of a Protochips E-chipTM which contains a small, thin electron transparent window and allows heating. Two gold-based systems, 50 nm gold particles and nanoporous gold as a relevant catalyst sample, were used for studying the feasibility of the cell. Measurements showing a resolution around 40 nm have been achieved under a flow of synthetic air and during heating up to temperatures of 933 K. An elevated temperature exhibited little influence on image quality and resolution. With this study, the potential of in situ hard X-ray ptychography for investigating annealing processes of real catalyst samples is demonstrated. Furthermore, the possibility to use the same sample holder for ex situ electron microscopy before and after the in situ study underlines the unique possibilities available with this combination of electron microscopy and X-ray microscopy on the same sample.

Dans cette thèse nous avons étudié en détail les propriétés mécaniques de l’or sous forme de nanofils et de structures nanoporeuses revêtues ou non de silicium amorphe (a-Si). Ces travaux ont été effectués par dynamique moléculaire. Nous avons dans un premier temps étudié la déformation cyclique de nanofils d’or (NF-Au) et de nanofils cœur-coquille or-silicium amorphe (NF-AuSi). Ces simulations ont montré que le NF-Au est déformé au cours des cycles par deux mécanismes prépondérants : le maclage extensif puis le glissement d’un unique plan atomique. Le cyclage a pour effet d’altérer progressivement la morphologie de la structure en augmentant le nombre et la taille des défauts créés en surface. La déformation cyclique du NF-AuSi montre que le revêtement de a-Si délocalise la plasticité le long de la structure et permet de mieux conserver la morphologie initiale du cœur. Nous avons ensuite développé une méthode originale de génération de l’or nanoporeux. Cette méthode a été validée par la comparaison structurale et mécanique avec des résultats expérimentaux. Puis nous avons étudié la déformation en traction et en compression de différentes structures générées par cette méthode. Nous avons dans les deux cas mis en évidence les mécanismes de déformation des ligaments. En traction, nous avons apporté de nouveaux résultats permettant de mieux comprendre pourquoi l’or nanoporeux est fragile alors que l’or massif est ductile. En particulier, nous avons étudié comment s’opère la fracture en cascade des ligaments par transfert de contrainte entre ceux-ci. En compression nous avons entre autres montré que l’effondrement des pores et la création de joints de grains est responsable de l’augmentation de la contrainte à la transition écoulement-densification. Les simulations de traction et de compression des mêmes structures mais revêtues de silicium amorphe montrent plusieurs résultats intéressants. Par exemple, la résistance des structures est augmentée d’un facteur 2 à 4. De plus, le revêtement a pour effet de délocaliser la plasticité ce qui augmente la ductilité notamment en traction. En compression, la transition écoulement-densification est avancée probablement en raison de la diminution de la taille des pores causée par le revêtement. / In this thesis we have studied in detail the mechanical properties of gold nanowires and nanoporous gold with and without an amorphous silicon coating (a-Si). This work was done using molecular dynamics simulation. We first studied the cyclic deformation of gold nanowires (Au-NW) and gold-silicon core-shell nanowires (AuSi-NW). These simulations showed that the Au-NW is deformed during cyclic loading by two main mechanisms: extensive twinning and the slip of a single atomic plane. Cycling gradually alters the morphology of the structure by increasing the number and size of defects created on the surface. The cyclic deformation of the AuSi-NW shows that the a-Si coating delocalizes the plasticity along the structure and allows to better preserve the initial morphology of the core. We then developed an original method for generating nanoporous gold. This method was validated by structural and mechanical comparison with experimental results. Then we studied the tensile and compressive deformation of different structures generated by this method. In both cases, we have highlighted the deformation mechanisms of ligaments. In tension, our simulations have brought new results to better understand why nanoporous gold is brittle while bulk gold is ductile. In particular, we studied how the catastrophic failure of ligaments occurs by stress transfer between them. In compression we have shown, for example, that pore collapse and the creation of grain boundaries are responsible for the increase of stress at the transition from flow to densification. Tensile and compression tests simulations on the same structures but coated with amorphous silicon show several interesting results. For example, the strength of the structures is increased by a factor of 2 to 4. In addition, the coating has the effect of delocalizing the plasticity, which increases ductility, particularly in tension. In compression, the transition from flow to densification is advanced probably due to the decrease in pore size caused by the coating.

Une nouvelle méthode « one pot » de synthèse et de mise en forme continue d’oxydes métalliques nanostructurés, résultat d’un couplage original entre la chimie sol-gel et le procédé d’extrusion réactive, a été développée. A notre connaissance, il n’existe pas de littérature concernant l’extrusion réactive massique d’oxydes métalliques, ce sujet se situe donc aux frontières des connaissances de tels systèmes chimiques. Nous nous sommes tout d’abord intéressés à la synthèse et la mise en forme d’aluminosilicates amorphes à porosité hiérarchique (micro/méso/macroporeux) à caractère zéolitique. Les extrudés obtenus présentent d’excellentes propriétés texturales (surface spécifique supérieure à 800 m2/g, volume poreux supérieur à 0,6 cm3/g). De plus, ils présentent une acidité exacerbée, comparée à un aluminosilicate standard. Leur activité, évaluée par isomérisation du méta-xylène et par déshydratation du méthanol, est supérieure à une référence contenant de la zéolite Y (pour une activité à iso-masse). Nous nous sommes également intéressés à la synthèse d’extrudés de boehmite. Nous avons tout d’abord cherché à adapter une réaction de co-précipitation de sels d’aluminium au procédé. Dans un deuxième temps, nous nous sommes tournés vers la synthèse en masse de boehmite par hydrolyse/condensation d'alcoxydes d'aluminium (sans solvant). Cette dernière réaction s'est révélée très intéressante tant au niveau de la validation du procédé d’extrusion réactive (intensification de procédé, intégration thermique) que du point de vue de la texture poreuse des produits formés. / A new one pot method for the synthesis and shaping of nanostructured metal oxides, based on the coupling of sol-gel chemistry and reactive extrusion process, was developed. To our knowledge, no literature is to be found about this topic so this work is situated at the frontier of such chemical systems’s knowledge. First, we worked on the synthesis and shaping of amorphous aluminosilicates with hierarchical porosity (micro/meso/macroporous) and zeolitic feature. Extrudates were obtained, those solids show fine textural properties (specific surface area above 800 m2/g, porous volume above above 0.6 cm3/g). Furthermore, they demonstrate increased acidity properties compared to standard amorphous aluminosilicates. Their catalytic activities were appraised by m-xylene isomerization and methanol dehydration and were found to be actually better than a catalyst with zeolite Y (for an activity calculed at iso-weight). Then we worked on the synthesis and shaping of boehmite (γ-AlOOH). First, we tryed to adapt an aluminium salts based co-precipitation reaction to our process. Afterward, we change the chemical reaction to aluminium alkoxides hydrolysis/condensation (without solvent). This later reaction was especially interesting, both in the validation of the reactive extrusion process (process intensification, thermal integration) as well as in the products textural properties.

Globally the combustion of fossil fuels has increased to a greater extent. Carbon dioxide (CO2) a major greenhouse gas isa by-product of such combustion practices. Increase in the quantity of CO2 emissions has resulted in serious environmental issues including global warming, ocean acidification, extreme weather, and much more leaving a direct impact on the human society. To reduce these emissions, we need a more efficient carbon dioxide capturing technology. Using advances in materials science and engineering we can develop newer technologies for the capture of carbon dioxide gas. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) constitute a class of three-dimensional porous materials. They have shown applicability in various fields including carbon dioxide capture. A vast variety of MOFs can be synthesized by selecting proper metal salts and organic-linkers to build up the MOF structure. This thesis focuses on the synthesis of MOFs through a sustainable process or green synthesis route. Most of the MOFs in this study have been synthesized at ambient temperature and pressure conditions with deionized water as the primary solvent. A total of eight MOFs were synthesized in this study using two organic-linkers namely, 1,2,4,5-tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)-benzene (H4TCPB) and 2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone (H2DHBQ). The metal-salts used were based on hafnium, zirconium, cerium, magnesium, iron and manganese. A number of qualitative and quantitative tests were carried out onthe MOF samples to ensure their quality of produce and performance. The primary focus was to test the materials for their capacity to uptake carbon dioxide (CO2) in a mixture of flue gases. The highest CO2 uptake capacity was recorded to be 3.02 mmol/g (at 293 K and 1 bar) by the H2DHBQ-magnesium based MOF. All the materials showed good results andwere proven to be reusable. All the synthesized MOFs were crystalline in nature, showed a single-phase microstructure and high surface area values. A supplementary study was conducted wherein the powdered MOFs were 3D printed by the Direct Ink Writing (DIW) technique using an alginate binder. The study was satisfactory because the MOFs after being 3D printed, managed to preserve their inherent properties and characteristics. The results were in par with that of their pristine MOF counterparts. / Den globala förbränningen av fossila bränslen har i allt större utsträckning ökat. Koldioxid (CO2) är en avde viktigast växthusgaserna och erhålls som biprodukt från många förbränningsmetoder. Den höga haltenkoldioxid i atmosfären har resulterat i allvarliga miljömässiga konsekvenser inklusive den globaluppvärmningen, försurning av haven, extremt väder och mycket mer som har en direkt påverkan på detmänskliga samhället. För att minska dessa utsläpp behöver vi en mer effektiv koldioxidinfångningsteknologi. Med hjälp av framsteg inom materialvetenskapen kan vi utveckla nyare tekniker för att fångakoldioxid.  Metallorganiska ramverk (MOFs) utgör en klass av tredimensionella porösa material. De har visat siganvändbara inom olika områden inklusive infångning av koldioxid. Många variation av MOF material kansyntetiseras från olika metallsalter och organiska ligander för att bygga upp MOF-strukturen. Dettaexamensarbete fokuserar på syntesen av metallorganiska ramverk via en grön syntesväg och en hållbarprocess. En stor del av MOF materialen som erhölls syntetiserades i rumstemperatur och vid normala tryckmed avjoniserat vatten som det primära lösningsmedlet. Åtta MOFs material syntetiserades i detta projekt med två olika organiska ligander, nämligen, 1,2,4,5-tetrakis(4-karboxifenyl)bensen (H4TCPB) och 2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-bensokinon (H2DHBQ). Metallsalternasom användes i synteserna baserades på hafnium(IV), zirkonium(IV), cerium(IV), magnesium(II), järn(II)och mangan(II). Ett antal kvalitativa och kvantitativa tester genomfördes på MOF:arna för att säkerställaderas kvalitet och prestanda. Det primära fokuset var att testa de olika materialen för deras förmåga att taupp koldioxid (CO2) i en blandning av olika gaser (så som kväve, N2). Den DHBQ-magnesium-baseradeMOF:en uppvisade den högsta CO2-upptagningsförmågan som var 3,02 mmol/g. Alla MOF material visadegoda resultat och visade sig även vara återanvändbara. Alla syntetiserade MOF:ar hade god kristallinitet,uppvisade en singulär fas samt hög ytarea. En kompletterande studie genomfördes där de syntetiserade MOFs materialen (i dess pulverform) 3Dprintades med hjälp av natriumalginat som bindemedel. Studien var lyckad eftersom MOF:arna erhöll entillämplig form/maktrostruktur samtidigt som materialen bevarade sina inneboende egenskaper efter 3Dprintningen.

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