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A rapid, simple and versatile metal organic framework molecule (MOF) synthesis method particularly adapted to make non-linear MOFs includes heating MOF precursors, such as a metal or metal oxide and an organic ligand, in a microwave oven for a period sufficient to achieve crystallization. Microwave-

A rapid, simple and versatile metal organic framework molecule (MOF) synthesis method particularly adapted to make non-linear MOFs includes heating MOF precursors, such as a metal or metal oxide and an organic ligand, in a microwave oven for a period sufficient to achieve crystallization. Microwave-assisted MOF synthesis yields high quality MOF crystals in a reaction time ranging from about 5 seconds to about 2.5 minutes, compared to hours and days required in conventional solvothermal and hydrothermal methods. In addition, microwave assisted methods provide MOF materials with uniform crystal size and well-defined shape. Further, microwave synthesis of MOFs allows the size and shape of MOF crystals to be tailored for use in a wide range applications by manipulating reaction conditions. Secondary growth processes may also be employed to grow larger crystals using seeds obtained from microwave-assisted synthesis methods.

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What is claimed: 1. A method for synthesis of non-linear metal organic framework (MOF) material, said method comprising the steps of:preparing a reactant solution including MOF precursors; andexposing said reactant solution to a microwave dose sufficient to form crystals of non-linear MOF material i

What is claimed: 1. A method for synthesis of non-linear metal organic framework (MOF) material, said method comprising the steps of:preparing a reactant solution including MOF precursors; andexposing said reactant solution to a microwave dose sufficient to form crystals of non-linear MOF material in the reactant solution.