Mesoporous alumina nanosheets and nanorolls derived from topologically identical Al-based MOFs†
Abstract
Mesoporous alumina with two kinds of morphologies has been synthesized via a metal–organic framework (MOF) derived route. In this approach, alumina nanosheets and nanorolls were synthesized from two topologically identical Al-based MOFs, MIL-53 and DUT-5, using a two-step calcination procedure. The obtained mesoporous alumina exhibits high specific surface area.