Improved catalytic hydrogen release of quasi HKUST-1 compared to HKUST-1

[EN] On-demand hydrogen release could be an important process for the transportation of fuel in the near future. Herein it is reported that the controlled thermolysis of HKUST-1 under optimal conditions generates structural defects resulting in a quasi-HKUST-1 material showing a 20-fold enhancement of the H-2 release turnover frequency at room temperature in the absence of a base
This work is based upon research funded by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) under project no. 4000089 and Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation (Severo Ochoa and RTI201898237-CO2-1). Also, support for this investigation from Arak University is gratefully acknowledged.