Rapid Discovery of Yttrium-MOFs via Combined High-Throughput Synthesis, Automated PXRD, Optical Calorimetry Screening and Three-dimensional Electron Diffraction

Key Points

• The study aims to optimize a workflow for discovering new porous materials effectively.
• Combined high-throughput synthesis with automated powder X-ray diffraction and optical calorimetry screening.
• Included high-throughput CO2 sorption analysis.
• Utilized three-dimensional electron diffraction for characterization of materials.
• Successfully identified a range of new yttrium-MOFs using the optimized workflow.
• Demonstrated enhanced efficiency in identifying porous materials with significant CO2 sorption capacities.
• Achieved real-time characterization through automated techniques.