Controlled syntheses of Ag nanoparticles inside MOFs by using amine-borans as vapour phase reductants.

Controlled synthesis of Ag nanoparticles inside porous materials is difficult because of their high mobilities during the reactions. Herein, by using a series of amine-boranes as vapour phase reductants, we succeeded in synthesizing Ag nanoparticles in a controlled manner inside MOFs.