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View article: Biocompatible β-cyclodextrin-based metal-organic frameworks
Biocompatible β-cyclodextrin-based metal-organic frameworks Open
β-Cyclodextrin (β-CD) is a cyclic heptasaccharide, part of the family of molecules which are widely used in several biological applications. The unique cone-shape of cyclodextrins with multiple binding sites make them a well-suited buildin…
View article: A flexible copper MOF as a carboxylate-specific crystalline sponge for structure solution using X-ray and electron diffraction
A flexible copper MOF as a carboxylate-specific crystalline sponge for structure solution using X-ray and electron diffraction Open
A new, flexible metal–organic framework has been prepared from copper and 2,3-dihydroxyterephthalate which acts as a crystalline sponge and adsorbent.
View article: Inactivating SARS‐CoV‐2 Virus with MOF‐Composites as Smart Face Masks
Inactivating SARS‐CoV‐2 Virus with MOF‐Composites as Smart Face Masks Open
The significant impact of the SARS‐CoV‐2 (COVID‐19) pandemic outbreak on people's lives has highlighted the urgent need for effective personal protective equipment. To improve the limited protection of existing surgical face masks, the fab…
View article: Black gas, bright future: H2S based therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders
Black gas, bright future: H2S based therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders Open
From shaping Earth's earliest anoxic seas to quietly orchestrating cellular life today, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has journeyed from ancient toxin to modern therapeutic candidate. Once abundant in Earth's primordial environment, H2S has reeme…
View article: In Situ Single-Crystal X-ray Diffraction Studies of an Anomalous Nitric Oxide Adsorption in a Partially Activated Metal–Organic Framework
In Situ Single-Crystal X-ray Diffraction Studies of an Anomalous Nitric Oxide Adsorption in a Partially Activated Metal–Organic Framework Open
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), with their high porosities and surface areas, show great utility in the field of gas adsorption. To unlock this porosity, MOFs are generally fully activated by removing all adsorbed guests using high temper…
View article: A flexible MOF formed from Cu <sup>II</sup> and 2,3-dihydroxyterephthalic acid
A flexible MOF formed from Cu <sup>II</sup> and 2,3-dihydroxyterephthalic acid Open
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are an exciting class of porous materials with applications in many fields. To find the optimal MOF for every application it is important to synthesize new materials to find those with the desirable properti…
View article: Luminescent sensing of Hg²⁺ ions using MOF-808 combined with Au25@BSA nanoclusters
Luminescent sensing of Hg²⁺ ions using MOF-808 combined with Au25@BSA nanoclusters Open
The detection of Hg2+ ions in aqueous environments is crucial due to their environmental toxicity and potential health risks. In this study, we present a novel luminescent sensor based on Metal-Organic Framework MOF-808 functionalized with…
View article: Mechanistic Insights into Solvent-Mediated Halide-Specific Irreversible Transformation of Cu-MOF with Iodide Detection Capability
Mechanistic Insights into Solvent-Mediated Halide-Specific Irreversible Transformation of Cu-MOF with Iodide Detection Capability Open
The fascinating feature of metal-organic frameworks is that they can respond to external stimuli, unlike other inorganic materials. This feature corresponds to the framework's flexibility, which originates with the long-range crystalline o…
View article: Dual-Action NO Delivery from One Mixed Metal Metal–Organic Framework
Dual-Action NO Delivery from One Mixed Metal Metal–Organic Framework Open
Owing to their varied and controllable reticular chemistry, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) represent excellent, structurally precise material platforms for creating multifunctional devices. This flexibility allows the design of MOFs to fe…
View article: Chemospecific Heterostructure and Heteromaterial Assembly of Metal–Organic Framework Nanoparticles
Chemospecific Heterostructure and Heteromaterial Assembly of Metal–Organic Framework Nanoparticles Open
Nanoparticles of highly porous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are some of the most exciting nanomaterials under development, with potential applications that range from biomedicine and catalysis to adsorption technologies. However, our sy…
View article: A combined soft X-ray and theoretical investigation discloses the water harvesting behaviour of Mg-MOF-74 at the crystal surface
A combined soft X-ray and theoretical investigation discloses the water harvesting behaviour of Mg-MOF-74 at the crystal surface Open
A combined soft X-ray absorption spectroscopy and molecular dynamics investigation of water adsorption by MOFs at the crystal surface.
View article: Rapid gram-scale microwave-assisted synthesis of organic anodes for sodium-ion batteries with environmental impact assessment
Rapid gram-scale microwave-assisted synthesis of organic anodes for sodium-ion batteries with environmental impact assessment Open
Gram-scale microwave synthesis and environmental impact assessment of sodium carboxylates for use as organic electrode materials in sodium-ion batteries.
View article: Exploiting <i>in situ</i> NMR spectroscopy to understand non-traditional methods for zeolite synthesis
Exploiting <i>in situ</i> NMR spectroscopy to understand non-traditional methods for zeolite synthesis Open
Kinetic and mechanistic aspects of the intercalation step in non-traditional zeolite synthesis are studied using simultaneous liquid- and solid-state in situ NMR spectroscopy of isotopically enriched materials.
View article: Structure–property relationships in disodium anthracene dicarboxylate for sodium-ion storage <i>via</i> 3D electron diffraction
Structure–property relationships in disodium anthracene dicarboxylate for sodium-ion storage <i>via</i> 3D electron diffraction Open
An organic anode, disodium anthracene-9,10-dicarboxylate, was synthesised and characterised using 3D ED. Its utility as an electrode material for Na-ion batteries was explored.
View article: Insights to the formation of Zr-based metal–organic frameworks from in situ powder x-ray diffraction
Insights to the formation of Zr-based metal–organic frameworks from in situ powder x-ray diffraction Open
This study sheds light on the kinetics of crystallisation of two Zr-based metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), namely Zr 6 -MOF-808 and Zr 6 -MOF-801, using in situ powder x-ray diffraction (PXRD). Once a room temperature synthesis for the two…
View article: A combined soft X-ray and theoretical investigation discloses the water harvesting behaviour of Mg MOF-74 at the crystal surface
A combined soft X-ray and theoretical investigation discloses the water harvesting behaviour of Mg MOF-74 at the crystal surface Open
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are receiving growing interest as permanently porous, highly tunable materials for real-world atmospheric water harvesting applications. Although it is becoming clear that surface effects are key to initiati…
View article: Controlling Crystal Morphology of Anisotropic Zeolites with Elemental Composition
Controlling Crystal Morphology of Anisotropic Zeolites with Elemental Composition Open
The morphology of zeolite crystals strongly affects their textural, catalytic, and mechanical attributes. However, controlling zeolite crystal morphology without using modifiers or structure-directing agents remains a challenging task beca…
View article: <i>In Situ</i> Single-crystal X-ray Diffraction Studies of Physisorption and Chemisorption of SO<sub>2</sub> within a Metal–Organic Framework and Its Competitive Adsorption with Water
<i>In Situ</i> Single-crystal X-ray Diffraction Studies of Physisorption and Chemisorption of SO<sub>2</sub> within a Metal–Organic Framework and Its Competitive Adsorption with Water Open
Living on an increasingly polluted planet, the removal of toxic pollutants such as sulfur dioxide (SO2) from the troposphere and power station flue gas is becoming more and more important. The CPO-27/MOF-74 family of metal-organic framewor…
View article: The preparation route and final form of V-MXenes override the effect of the O/F ratio on their magnetic properties
The preparation route and final form of V-MXenes override the effect of the O/F ratio on their magnetic properties Open
A theoretical and experimental study of V 2 CT x provides key insights into its magnetism. Chemical analysis and magnetic measurements highlight the importance of the preparation pathway rather than the actual chemical composition and form…
View article: Rapid preparation of binary mixtures of sodium carboxylates as anodes in sodium-ion batteries
Rapid preparation of binary mixtures of sodium carboxylates as anodes in sodium-ion batteries Open
An approach to form binary mixtures of sodium carboxylates using efficient microwave-assisted synthesis, as anodes in sodium-ion batteries is demonstrated.
View article: Unveiling MOF-808 photocycle and its interaction with luminescent guests
Unveiling MOF-808 photocycle and its interaction with luminescent guests Open
Electronic transition of MOF-808 involves a picosecond energy transfer (ET) from the ligand to the metal oxocluster, and a radiative decay from a singlet or triplet state. If pores host dye molecules, nanosecond ET regulates the composite …
View article: ADOR zeolite with 12 × 8 × 8-ring pores derived from IWR germanosilicate
ADOR zeolite with 12 × 8 × 8-ring pores derived from IWR germanosilicate Open
Addressing the synthesis–property relations in the Assembly step of ADOR enabled to design previously unknown IPC-17 zeolite by optimization of the chemical composition and crystallite dimensions in the parent IWR germanosilicate.
View article: Investigations of the ADOR Process Using Solid-State NMR Spectroscopy
Investigations of the ADOR Process Using Solid-State NMR Spectroscopy Open
The assembly-disassembly-organization-reassembly (ADOR) process for the transformation of zeolite UTL using water has been studied by using 29Si and 17O solid-state NMR spectroscopy. The results show that the intermediate materials that ar…
View article: Mixed Metal–Organic Framework Mixed-Matrix Membranes: Insights into Simultaneous Moisture-Triggered and Catalytic Delivery of Nitric Oxide using Cryo-scanning Electron Microscopy
Mixed Metal–Organic Framework Mixed-Matrix Membranes: Insights into Simultaneous Moisture-Triggered and Catalytic Delivery of Nitric Oxide using Cryo-scanning Electron Microscopy Open
The fundamental chemical and structural diversity of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) is vast, but there is a lack of industrial adoption of these extremely versatile compounds. To bridge the gap between basic research and industry, MOF pow…
View article: Green Synthesis of Reticular Materials
Green Synthesis of Reticular Materials Open
To help ensure a prosperous future on Earth for coming generations, academia and industry need to transform the way they plan and carry out the synthesis of novel materials to make them more environmentally sustainable. In particular, the …
View article: CCDC 2223553: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 2223553: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …
View article: CCDC 2223554: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 2223554: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …
View article: CCDC 2223546: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 2223546: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …