A new approach for the facile preparation of metal–organic framework composites directly contacting with metal nanoparticles through arc plasma deposition†
Abstract
The arc plasma deposition (APD) method is first applied to prepare metal–organic framework (MOF) composites loading metal nanoparticles having a direct contact with the MOF. We demonstrate the detailed growth mechanism of metal particles on the MOFs and the applicability of the APD for various combinations of metals and MOFs.