Microwave Synthesis of Chromium Terephthalate MIL‐101 and Its Benzene Sorption Ability

The chromium terephthalate MIL-101 has been prepared rapidly and efficiently by using microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis. The resulting material exhibits giant pores and very large surface areas and demonstrates a huge, rapid adsorption of benzene in both vapor (see figure) and liquid phases.