α-MgFm CVD @ Chem Mater!

We demonstrate the need for a gaseous template in the solvent-free synthesis of ultramicroporous α-magnesium formate (α-MgFm). The use of a template does not only open the way for an environmentally friendly synthesis of bulk powder, but also enables the deposition of thin films. Templated MOF-CVD of α-MgFm resulted in high-quality, pinhole-free films with unexpectedly high thermal stability.

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