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View article: The polyetherimide composite alumina membranes for carbon dioxide and methane separations
The polyetherimide composite alumina membranes for carbon dioxide and methane separations Open
View article: Asymmetric design of ion-transport channels in a polymeric membrane for lithium-ion sieving
Asymmetric design of ion-transport channels in a polymeric membrane for lithium-ion sieving Open
View article: Space-confined nafion nanochannels in PVDF membranes enable efficient Li+/Mg2+ separation
Space-confined nafion nanochannels in PVDF membranes enable efficient Li+/Mg2+ separation Open
View article: Comparing Metal–Organic Framework Encapsulation With Conventional Filtering for Environmental <scp>DNA</scp> Capture From Seawater
Comparing Metal–Organic Framework Encapsulation With Conventional Filtering for Environmental <span>DNA</span> Capture From Seawater Open
Effective sample collection is a pivotal step in environmental DNA (eDNA) workflows. For aquatic eDNA applications, this typically requires water filtration and cold storage, which present logistical challenges in remote or resource‐limite…
View article: Flow Battery with Remarkably Stable Performance at High Current Density: Development of A Nonfluorinated Separator with Concurrent Rejection and Conductivity
Flow Battery with Remarkably Stable Performance at High Current Density: Development of A Nonfluorinated Separator with Concurrent Rejection and Conductivity Open
Redox flow batteries show promise for large‐scale grid stabilisation. Of these, organic redox flow batteries (ORFBs) harbour the potential for sustainable and economic operation due to the materials deployed. Their long‐term operation requ…
View article: Solvent-Free Synthesis of Fumarate-Based Metal–Organic Frameworks with Resonant Acoustic Mixing
Solvent-Free Synthesis of Fumarate-Based Metal–Organic Frameworks with Resonant Acoustic Mixing Open
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are versatile materials, but their synthesis often requires harsh conditions, toxic precursors, or organic solvents. Recently, MOFs have been produced using resonant acoustic mixing (RAM), a form of mechanoc…
View article: Encapsulation of a Probiotic Bacterial Strain in a Biocompatible Iron(III) Fumarate Matrix
Encapsulation of a Probiotic Bacterial Strain in a Biocompatible Iron(III) Fumarate Matrix Open
The encapsulation of bacteria in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) is being studied for use in biomedicine and bioremediation. However, biocompatibility could be improved, as much of the research focuses on ZIF-8 and Escherichia coli.…
View article: Design and Development of a Self-Supporting ZIF-62 Glass MOF Membrane with Enhanced Molecular Sieving for High H<sub>2</sub> Separation Efficiency
Design and Development of a Self-Supporting ZIF-62 Glass MOF Membrane with Enhanced Molecular Sieving for High H<sub>2</sub> Separation Efficiency Open
The purpose of this study was to design and develop a self-supporting glass MOF membrane (GMM) including its design, fabrication under different heat treatment temperatures, analysis of its physical-chemical properties, and assessment of i…
View article: Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks enhanced transfection efficiency of mRNA loaded lipid nanoparticles
Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks enhanced transfection efficiency of mRNA loaded lipid nanoparticles Open
Zeolitic imidazolate framework encapsulation of mRNA-loaded lipid nanoparticles significantly enhance transfection efficiency, offering a promising strategy for next-generation mRNA therapeutics.
View article: Capture and Protection of Environmental DNA in a Metal‐Organic Framework
Capture and Protection of Environmental DNA in a Metal‐Organic Framework Open
View article: Capture and Protection of Environmental DNA in a Metal‐Organic Framework
Capture and Protection of Environmental DNA in a Metal‐Organic Framework Open
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is released by organisms into their surroundings, enabling non‐invasive species detection and biodiversity assessments without the need for direct observation. However, collection poses challenges due to the genera…
View article: Composite organic ionic plastic crystal membranes: The effect of ether-functionalized cations on light-gas separation performance
Composite organic ionic plastic crystal membranes: The effect of ether-functionalized cations on light-gas separation performance Open
View article: Simultaneous Enhancement of Electrical Conductivity and Porosity of a Metal–Organic Framework Toward Thermoelectric Applications
Simultaneous Enhancement of Electrical Conductivity and Porosity of a Metal–Organic Framework Toward Thermoelectric Applications Open
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) exhibit large surface areas and low thermal conductivity, making them promising for thermoelectric generation. However, their limited electrical conductivity poses a significant hurdle to be practically usef…
View article: Controlling the Supramolecular Architecture Enables High Lithium Cationic Conductivity and High Electrochemical Stability for Solid Polymer Electrolytes
Controlling the Supramolecular Architecture Enables High Lithium Cationic Conductivity and High Electrochemical Stability for Solid Polymer Electrolytes Open
Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) are long sought after for versatile applications due to their low cost, light weight, flexibility, ease of scale‐up, and low interfacial impedance. However, obtaining SPEs with high Li + conductivity ( σ +…
View article: Micro‐Scaling Metal‐Organic Framework Films through Direct Laser Writing for Chemical Sensing
Micro‐Scaling Metal‐Organic Framework Films through Direct Laser Writing for Chemical Sensing Open
A zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF‐8) containing two enzymes that form a cascade biocatalyst has been integrated with 3D structures that are fabricated through a two‐photon polymerization using direct laser writing lithography. Glucose …
View article: Pyro-layered heterostructured nanosheet membrane for hydrogen separation
Pyro-layered heterostructured nanosheet membrane for hydrogen separation Open
View article: The role of free volume, hydrogen bonds, and crosslinks on physical aging in polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIMs)
The role of free volume, hydrogen bonds, and crosslinks on physical aging in polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIMs) Open
Physical aging rates strongly correlate with the initial free volume of microporous polymers. Introducing hydrogen bonds and crosslinks can reduce the initial free volume and significantly impact gas separation selectivity over time.
View article: Using small angle neutron scattering to explore porosity, connectivity and accessibility, towards optimised hierarchical solid acid catalysts
Using small angle neutron scattering to explore porosity, connectivity and accessibility, towards optimised hierarchical solid acid catalysts Open
The properties of hierarchical solid acid materials have been explored combining experimental catalysis findings, neutron scattering and positron lifetime spectroscopy to understand the multi-porous nature of these materials.
View article: Mimicking a cell plasma membrane to regulate dynamic polysulfide chemistry for a practical lithium-sulfur battery
Mimicking a cell plasma membrane to regulate dynamic polysulfide chemistry for a practical lithium-sulfur battery Open
Lithium-sulfur batteries are compelling candidates for overcoming the resource and sustainability limitations of current batteries. Regulating complex polysulfide chemistry is a critical challenge in achieving a practical lithium-sulfur ba…
View article: A quest for cytocompatible metal organic frameworks in non-viral gene therapy: Relevance of zeolitic imidazolate framework-8
A quest for cytocompatible metal organic frameworks in non-viral gene therapy: Relevance of zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 Open
View article: Towards Solving the PFAS Problem: The Potential Role of Metal‐Organic Frameworks
Towards Solving the PFAS Problem: The Potential Role of Metal‐Organic Frameworks Open
Per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of recalcitrant molecules that have been used since the 1940s in a variety of applications. They are now linked to a host of negative health outcomes and are extremely resistant to deg…
View article: Scalable Pillar[5]arene-Integrated Poly(arylate-amide) Molecular Sieve Membranes to Separate Light Gases
Scalable Pillar[5]arene-Integrated Poly(arylate-amide) Molecular Sieve Membranes to Separate Light Gases Open
Molecular sieve membranes and their analogues could potentially transform energy-intensive gas separation processes. However, many such membranes suffer from either limited process ability or physical stability including plasticization of …
View article: CCDC 2121690: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 2121690: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
View article: CCDC 2121689: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 2121689: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
View article: Underlying Polar and Nonpolar Modification MOF-Based Factors that Influence Permanent Porosity in Porous Liquids
Underlying Polar and Nonpolar Modification MOF-Based Factors that Influence Permanent Porosity in Porous Liquids Open
It is increasingly apparent that porous liquids (PLs) have unique use cases due to the combination of ready liquid handling and their inherently high adsorption capacity. Among the PL types, those with permanent porosity are the most promi…
View article: Porous solid inspired hyper-crosslinked polymer liquids with highly efficient regeneration for gas purification
Porous solid inspired hyper-crosslinked polymer liquids with highly efficient regeneration for gas purification Open
View article: Biomimetic metal-organic frameworks as protective scaffolds for live-virus encapsulation and vaccine stabilization
Biomimetic metal-organic frameworks as protective scaffolds for live-virus encapsulation and vaccine stabilization Open
The invaluable health, economic and social impacts of vaccination are hard to exaggerate. The ability to stabilize vaccines is urgently required for their equitable distribution without the dependence on the 'cold-chain' logistics. Herein,…
View article: Data Set (Song et al., Scalable pillar[5]arene-integrated poly(arylate-amide) molecular sieve membranes to separate light gases. Chem. Mater. 2022)
Data Set (Song et al., Scalable pillar[5]arene-integrated poly(arylate-amide) molecular sieve membranes to separate light gases. Chem. Mater. 2022) Open
Data Set for the following publication. Song et al., Scalable pillar[5]arene-integrated poly(arylate-amide) molecular sieve membranes to separate light gases. Chem. Mater. 2022.
View article: Data Set (Song et al., Scalable pillar[5]arene-integrated poly(arylate-amide) molecular sieve membranes to separate light gases. Chem. Mater. 2022)
Data Set (Song et al., Scalable pillar[5]arene-integrated poly(arylate-amide) molecular sieve membranes to separate light gases. Chem. Mater. 2022) Open
Data Set for the following publication. Song et al., Scalable pillar[5]arene-integrated poly(arylate-amide) molecular sieve membranes to separate light gases. Chem. Mater. 2022.
View article: Synergistically improved PIM-1 membrane gas separation performance by PAF-1 incorporation and UV irradiation
Synergistically improved PIM-1 membrane gas separation performance by PAF-1 incorporation and UV irradiation Open
Synergistic effect of PAF-1 incorporation and photo-oxidation on improving membrane gas separation performance with both high permeability and selectivity.