Gamma radiation induced modification in metal–organic framework: a case study

In the present manuscript, we report the synthesis of Zn-BDC MOF using a modified solvothermal method. As synthesized Zn-BDC MOF is exposed to gamma (γ) radiation doses, the dose exposure is between 0 and 50 kGy. It is observed that γ radiations are probably absorbed by zinc metal, and due to adsorption of γ the structure of the MOF is not changing, which suggests that the MOF structure regains its structural stability at higher γ radiation doses. Further, for the first time, we reported that the stability of Zn-BDC MOF is up to 35 kGy, it has been observed that, there is an irradiation effect on the higher porosity of MOF. The present findings strongly suggest the radiation-sensitive nature of Zn-BDC MOF.