Research Article

Evaluation of Structural Properties and Catalytic Activities in Knoevenagel Condensation Reaction of Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 Synthesized under Different Conditions

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Effect of various ZIF-8 samples on the Knoevenagel condensation reaction: (a) benzaldehyde conversion (%); (b) ethyl-2-cyano-3-phenylacrylate selectivity ((1) without a catalyst; (2) Z-A(MeOH); (3) Z-B(DMF); (4) ZIF-8 sample synthesized with process A for five days; and (5) ZIF-8 sample synthesized with process B at 200°C).
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