Water-based synthesis and nitrate release properties of a ZrIV-based metal-organic framework derived from L-aspartic acid

Dalton Trans. 2023 May 9;52(18):5865-5869. doi: 10.1039/d3dt00380a.

Abstract

We report the synthesis and characterisation of a cationic metal-organic framework (MOF) based on ZrIV and L-aspartate and containing nitrate as an extra framework counteranion, named MIP-202-NO3. The ion exchange properties of MIP-202-NO3 were preliminarily investigated to evaluate its potential as a platform for controlled release of nitrate, finding that it readily releases nitrate in aqueous solution.