Exploring the Effect of Temperature on a Mechanochemical Reaction by in Situ Synchrotron Powder X-ray Diffraction

Krunoslav Užarević*, Vjekoslav Štrukil, Cristina Mottillo, Patrick A. Julien, Andreas Puškarić, Tomislav Friščić, Ivan Halasz

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Abstract

We describe the first in situ and real-time study of a mechanochemical reaction by variable-temperature synchrotron powder X-ray diffraction. Using the dry milling synthesis of a coordination polymer as a model system, we reveal a change in reaction mechanism if temperature is increased, and a strong dependence of the reaction rate on temperature, with a ca. 6-fold increase of the rate of reactant depletion for a 45°C rise in temperature. These experiments provide also the first direct evidence how a formally dry milling reaction is facilitated by water released from a hydrated reactant.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2342-2347
Number of pages6
JournalCrystal Growth and Design
Volume16
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 6 Apr 2016

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© 2016 American Chemical Society.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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