3D-CARBON: Data related to the 3D printing of MOFs-integrated PEGDA microlattices for their carbonization

This dataset contains experimental results on the fabrication of 3D printed PEGDA scaffolds incorporating metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and their subsequent carbonization. Specifically, the data cover the in situ growth of MOFs ( for example, ZIF-67, Ni-ZIF, ZIF-8, HKUST-1) within PEGDA lattices, followed by pyrolysis to yield highly graphitized carbon architectures. The work particularly focused on ZIF67 and Ni-ZIF, due to the catalytic effect of cobalt and nickel. TGA and TG-FTIR characterization was performed to optimize the carbonization protocol and understand the graphitization process. Characterization results include Raman spectroscopy, XRD, TEM, and SEM, confirming enhanced graphitization compared to pristine PEGDA-derived pyrolytic carbon. Additional findings document the unexpected yet reproducible conformal growth of carbon nanotubes in Ni-ZIF/PEGDA systems, highlighting their potential for electrochemical and bioengineering applications. Funded by the European Union through the 3D-CARBON grant (Grant no: 101106022). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Union executive agency. Neither the European Union can be held responsible for them.