Hetero-metal hydroxide nanostrand assisted synthesis of MIL-110 nanorod arrays on porous substrate

Oriented MIL-110 nanorod arrays on porous anodic aluminum oxide membrane were successfully prepared through a hetero-metal hydroxide nanostrand-assisted growth process in H3BTC aqueous solution. This process provides an environmentally friendly method for synthesis of MIL-110 nanorod arrays without using toxic metal ionic sources and organic solvents.