Heat capacities and thermodynamic properties of one manganese-based MOFs

A metal-organic framework [Mn(4,4'-bipy)(1,3-BDC)] (n) (MnMOF, 1,3-BDC = 1,3-benzene dicarboxylate, 4,4'-bipy = 4,4'-bipyridine) has been synthesized hydrothermally and characterized by single crystal XRD and FT-IR spectrum. The low-temperature molar heat capacities of MnMOF were measured by temperature-modulated differential scanning calorimetry for the first time. The thermodynamic parameters such as entropy and enthalpy relative to reference temperature 298.15 K were derived based on the above molar heat capacity data. Moreover, the thermal stability and the decomposition mechanism of MnMOF were investigated by thermogravimetry analysis-mass spectrometer. A two-stage mass loss was observed in air flow. MS curves indicated that the gas products of oxidative degradation were H2O, CO2, NO, and NO2.