# Tracking Thermal-Induced Amorphization of a Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework via Synchrotron In Situ Far-Infrared Spectroscopy

## TL;DR

This study employs in situ far-infrared spectroscopy to investigate the thermal amorphization process of a zeolitic imidazolate framework, providing new insights into vibrational changes and the impact of temperature on its structure.

## Contribution

It is the first to use in situ far-infrared spectroscopy to analyze thermal amorphization in a zeolitic imidazolate framework, revealing vibrational and structural insights.

## Key findings

- Vibrational motion changes during amorphization
- Temperature affects Zn-N tetrahedra structure
- New insights into thermal amorphization process

## Abstract

We present the first use of in situ far-infrared spectroscopy to analyze the thermal amorphization of a zeolitic imidazolate framework material. We explain the nature of vibrational motion changes during the amorphization process and reveal new insights into the effect that temperature has on the Zn-N tetrahedra.

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/1703.05582