Tuesday publication post! 📖 In this newest publication, researchers used the #FusionAX system to directly observe the structural evolution of ZIF-8-derived porous carbon during pyrolysis using in situ heating TEM.
Zn-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are attractive precursors for producing porous carbon materials with high surface area, making them promising candidates for energy storage applications. However, the mechanisms behind Zn volatilization and pore formation have remained poorly understood.
Key findings:
🔥 Real-time observation of the temperature-dependent evolution of ZIF-8 during pyrolysis.
⚛️ Direct visualization of Zn volatilization and the accompanying development of a highly porous carbon framework using both EDS and in situ TEM
🔬 Discovery that trace amounts of Zn remain in the carbon structure even above zinc’s boiling point (907 °C), persisting up to 1100 °C.
This work highlights how #FusionAX enables researchers to capture dynamic structural transformations during high-temperature processing, providing valuable insights into the formation of advanced porous carbon materials for next-generation energy storage applications.
Want to read the entire work? Find it here!
https://www.doi.org/10.26599/NR.2026.94908497
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