Articles tagged with Metal Organic Frameworks
A new atomically-thin material has been discovered that can switch between an insulating and conducting state by controlling the number of electrons. This property makes it a promising candidate for use in electronic devices such as transistors.
Researchers at KAIST have developed a hybrid sodium-ion battery with high energy and power density, enabling rapid charging in under a few seconds. The new battery technology has the potential to revolutionize energy storage for electric vehicles and other applications.
Scientists achieve room-temperature quantum coherence by embedding a chromophore in a metal-organic framework, enabling the creation of quintet state qubits with four electron spins. This breakthrough could lead to the development of multiple qubit systems at room temperature, revolutionizing quantum computing and sensing.
Researchers unveiled a two-dimensional Metal Organic Framework (MOF) that showcases negative thermal expansion and unique origami tessellation patterns. The MOF's deformable net topology enables origami-like movement in response to temperature changes.
Researchers at CSU and the University of St. Andrews created an effective antimicrobial material that slowly releases nitric oxide, killing bacteria and fungus over time.
Researchers propose a novel approach to customize metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for efficient membrane separations. The strategy involves modularizing custom defect-free MOF separation membranes, allowing for rapid production of high-performance membranes.
Researchers developed and characterized nitric oxide-storing MOFs embedded in polymers with novel antibacterial potential. The nickel and copper MOFs combined to create a composite material that achieved an optimal, two-stage NO delivery system.
A team of scientists constructed micro-mesoporous metal-organic framework and carbon nanotube-based composite catalysts showing excellent oxygen reduction reaction electrocatalytic activity. The presence of MNx sites was found responsible for the enhanced electrocatalytic activity.
Researchers developed a method to form tailored nanoscale windows in porous materials called MOFs using an architectural arch-forming template. This approach enables precise control over structure formation, leading to the creation of new materials with potential gas separation, medical applications and energy security benefits.
A team of researchers elucidated how hydrogen peroxide affects the degradation of a carbon-based catalyst named N-G/MOF. The study examined changes in the catalyst's elemental composition, major chemical bonds, crystal structure, and morphology under varying concentrations of hydrogen peroxide.
The team created a proof-of-concept nanocapsule capable of delivering specific payloads to targeted locations, with potential applications in drug delivery, nutrient transport, and other fields. By using calcium metal ions as building blocks, they can generate identical reservoirs for different substances.
Researchers at EPFL have developed a record-thin MOF film that performs exceptional hydrogen-nitrogen separation. The breakthrough uses an innovative crystallization method to create uniform two-dimensional films with unprecedented thickness.
A team of researchers at UNIST has developed solid electrolyte materials utilizing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to improve the efficiency of hydrogen fuel cells. The new materials demonstrate high hydrogen ion conductivity and durability, holding promise for advancing sustainable energy solutions.
Metal organic framework nanosheets were found to optimize the morphology and texture of zinc anodes, reducing dendrite formation and side reactions. This enables efficient ion flux decoupling and improves cycling performance at both low and high rates.
Researchers developed a stable, porous molecular crystal using triptycene as a building block, leveraging noncovalent interactions to create a flexible material with high solubility and self-healing capabilities. The synthesized PMC exhibits excellent thermal and chemical resistance, making it suitable for various applications.
A Clemson team created a novel metal-organic framework with combined conduction pathways, outperforming traditional MOFs. This breakthrough could advance modern electronics and energy technologies.
Researchers have discovered ultra-thin metal-organic layers that prevent ice crystal formation in red blood cells during freezing and thawing. These nanolayers, made from metal-organic frameworks based on hafnium, show excellent cryoprotection at minimal concentrations, potentially leading to new and efficient cryoprotectants.
Research has shown that MOFs can enhance electrocatalytic performance by regulating the energy of reaction intermediates and adsorption strength. Strategies to design stable and conductive MOFs are crucial for commercialization.
Researchers have developed a new class of materials that can efficiently remove glyphosate from groundwater. The new metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have a large surface area and can be customized depending on the application.
Researchers used computational modeling to identify ultrastable MOF structures, which could be useful for gas storage and catalysis. The study found that about 10,000 of the predicted structures were stable enough for these applications, with high deliverable capacities for methane.
Researchers have created a transformer model for Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), allowing for faster results and less data. The MOFTransformer model predicts key properties such as hydrogen storage capacity with improved accuracy.
A new study from the University of Pittsburgh reveals that metal organic frameworks (MOFs) can heat up significantly when absorbing gases, leading to a loss of efficiency. The researchers identified MOFs with high densities and small pores as more capable of conducting heat, paving the way for their practical commercial implementation.
Researchers at KAUST have developed a rapid and sensitive soil moisture sensor using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to optimize water usage in agriculture. The MOF-based sensor shows high sensitivity and selectivity for water even in the presence of metal ions, enabling precise irrigation management.
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have created a new type of 'chain mail' material called an infinite catenane, which can be synthesized in a single step. This material is flexible, strong, and resilient like chain mail, and has potential applications in airplanes, armor, and robotics.
UC Berkeley chemists designed and synthesized porous materials that bind and release ammonia at moderate pressures and temperatures, saving energy. The new MOFs could enable a more sustainable fertilizer production by producing ammonia closer to farmers.
Researchers discover individual gold atoms can target specific C-H bonds in organic molecules, enabling a low-energy reaction at room temperature. This breakthrough addresses two significant challenges and paves the way for the synthesis of novel organic and metal-organic nanomaterials.
Researchers at Monash University found that electric fields and applied strain can turn magnetism on and off in two-dimensional metal-organic frameworks. This discovery could lead to applications in magnetic memory, spintronics, and quantum computing.
A simple material called aluminum formate has been found to be effective in removing carbon dioxide from power plant smokestacks. The material, made from abundant and readily available chemicals, is up to 100 times less expensive than other materials with similar performance.
Researchers developed a machine-learning model to predict heat capacity of MOFs, enabling more efficient applications in energy and climate change. The model's accuracy was improved by removing solvent from pores during synthesis.
A newly developed composite sponge-based air filter has demonstrated strong potential for applications in automobiles and industry, with high efficiency in removing particulate matter under harsh conditions. The filter's unique design and materials ensure good structural stability and adaptability to various environments.
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) researchers have created a new membrane material that separates nitrogen from methane based on their shape difference. This approach reduces purification costs for natural gas by up to 73% compared to existing methods, offering an energy-efficient solution.
A new platform mimics live cellular environment to guide stem cell differentiation outside the body. Researchers from Chung-Ang University developed a novel platform based on metal-organic frameworks, which offers advantages over conventional methods for in vitro stem cell differentiation.
Researchers have developed an electric nose using porous metal-organic framework films to distinguish between xylene isomers in mixtures. The MOF-based e-nose achieved 86% and 96% accuracy for detecting xylene at low concentrations, paving the way for improved environmental monitoring and diagnostic health testing.
Researchers at KAUST have developed a new class of oriented mixed-matrix metal-organic framework (MMMOF) membrane that selectively removes detrimental gases like H2S and CO2 from natural gas. The membrane demonstrates far better separation efficiency compared to conventional methods.
Researchers have created new patented materials that can capture and release acetylene with high efficiency, outperforming existing porous materials. The flexible Metal-Organic frameworks (MOFs) offer tunable gas storage and release conditions suitable for industrial applications.
Scientists developed a new porous coordination polymer that can store and release acetylene, a highly flammable industrial gas, without using solvents. The material allows for the storage of large quantities of acetylene at pressures below 2 bar.
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a stable and selective catalyst for breaking down polyester-based plastics into their component parts. The method uses metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and requires only three components: plastic, hydrogen, and the catalyst.
Researchers developed a MOF-based system for delivering DNA into target cells, overcoming challenges in gene therapy. The tiny structures protected genetic cargo and helped ferry it into the nucleus, where gene activity takes place.
Researchers at Monash University have developed a faster, more efficient nanodevice to filter proton and alkaline metal ions. The device mimics biological ion channels and enables ultrafast transport of ions with atomic-scale precision.
Researchers at KAUST have developed a nanocomposite that absorbs X-rays with near-perfect efficiency and re-emits the energy as light. This innovation improves high-resolution medical imaging and security screening, with detection limits up to 142 times lower than traditional methods.
The new method can boost the potency of drugs reaching their target, increasing the effectiveness of treatments and reducing side effects. With the potential to personalize treatment and optimize doses, this technology may eventually change the current dosage needed for patients.
Researchers developed a new membrane-based separation technology using MOF nanoparticles, which consumes up to 90% less energy than traditional methods. The technology overcomes interfacial adhesion problems by fabricating compatible MOF fillers, improving membrane performance.
Researchers at St. Petersburg State University develop a new method for synthesizing nanoparticles from metal-organic frameworks, enabling detection of heavy metal ions in water with significantly lower limits of detection. The synthesized particles can also be used as luminescent sensors to detect Cu2+, Cr3+, and Fe3+ ions.
Functionalized metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) show improved hydrogen interaction, increasing storage capabilities by 15-80%. The study uses machine learning to predict binding energy and reduce computationally heavy calculations.
Researchers developed a versatile composite fabric that can deactivate both biological threats like SARS-CoV-2 and chemical threats like chemical warfare. The material is also reusable and scalable.
Researchers at Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena have created a way to melt normally unmeltable metal-organic framework compounds, or MOFs, into glasses. This process enables the production of glass components for various industrial applications, including energy and environmental technology.
A new membrane technology has been developed at KAUST, enabling the selective separation of light hydrocarbons at low energy costs. The approach uses molecular-sieving membranes that can be synthesized continuously at room temperature and ambient pressure.
Researchers have successfully produced iron-based Metal Organic Framework (MOF) materials directly using renewable electricity at room temperature, overcoming challenges in scalability and environmental friendliness. The new method is 96% efficient and enables the creation of advanced MOF sensors.
Researchers have developed a flexible and wearable X-ray detector using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) that don't contain harmful heavy metals. The device shows high-sensitivity sensing and imaging capabilities, making it suitable for various radiation monitoring and medical imaging applications.
A team of researchers at KAUST has developed a highly porous metal organic framework (MOF) with a unique design that allows for the adjustment of its pore structure. The MOF, inspired by zeolites, features a sodalite topology with pores measuring up to 43 angstroms in diameter.
Researchers at Tomsk Polytechnic University have developed a method to create a sorbent from plastic waste that can remove imidacloprid, a widely used insecticide, from water. The sorbent, made from metal-organic frameworks, has been shown to be effective in removing up to 15 grams of insecticide per liter of water.
Researchers have discovered a class of flexible molecular sieves that can selectively separate gases, such as propylene from propane. This breakthrough has the potential to improve the efficiency of gas purification processes in the manufacture of high-quality plastics.
Scientists at UC Berkeley and RUB develop technique to read complex metal arrangement in MOFs using atom probe tomography, enabling encoding of multiple chemical functions. This breakthrough could lead to programmable substances and revolutionize material synthesis.
Researchers have developed a tandem catalytic system that converts carbon dioxide to methanol with high activity and selectivity at low temperatures. By encapsulating multiple molecular catalysts in nanoporous metal-organic frameworks, the team achieved efficient transformation and recyclability of the catalysts.
Scientists develop a strategy to synthesize biomolecule-metalorganic frameworks with high bioactivity by adding peptides as modulators. These biohybrids can mimic cellular cascades and function as optical glucose sensors, offering potential for industrial applications.
Researchers have developed a novel electrode material that allows for direct charging of oxygen from the air, improving lithium-oxygen battery performance. The new strategy involves stabilizing atomic-level electrocatalysts within metal-organic frameworks, resulting in reduced overpotential and increased life cycle.
Researchers developed a metal-organic framework material that sensitizes lanthanide ions, allowing for unprecedented imaging in tissues. The material enables longer-lasting luminescence, providing a time advantage for studying biological systems.
Researchers from ITMO University have successfully created an all-optical switch based on a metal-organic framework, which can be synthesized in vitro and is useful for developing ultrafast optical memory cells. The switch operates faster, more efficiently, and consumes less energy than traditional electronic devices.
Researchers at Hokkaido University have found that metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) can selectively separate gases like propane and propene under real-world conditions. The study reveals that water does not significantly impact the material's performance, contrary to previous theories.
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a composite material that can efficiently detoxify nerve agents, including VX and soman, under battlefield-relevant conditions. The material uses metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) integrated onto textile fibers, which can capture gases and vapors without the need for liquid water.