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The central aim is to understand how Co3O4 evolves structurally from cobalt zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (Co-ZIFs) during thermal decomposition.

March 26, 2026CrystEngComm0 citations

Morphology-Dependent Structural Evolution of Co3O4 from Co-ZIFs during Thermal Decomposition

KLKe Li DCDongke Cao YLYubin Li

Key Points

The central aim is to understand how Co3O4 evolves structurally from cobalt zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (Co-ZIFs) during thermal decomposition.
Investigated the thermal decomposition of Co-ZIFs
Analyzed resulting Co3O4 morphology
Examined the structural changes throughout the process
Demonstrated specific morphology changes during thermal treatments
Revealed correlation between ZIF structure and resultant Co3O4 properties

Abstract

The thermal decomposition of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) into metal oxides is a promising route for creating nanostructured materials, yet a systematic understanding of the structural evolution mechanism remains limited....

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