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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Juan Xue, Xuewu Yin, Lulu Xue, Chenglin Zhang, Shihua Dong, Li Yang, Yuanlai Fang, Yong Li, Ling Li, Jiaxi Cui
Summary: Many organisms produce stunning optical displays based on structural color, achieved through the interaction of light with micro-/nano-structures. Unfortunately, current synthetic materials are often brittle and energy-intensive. Inspired by peacock feathers, researchers have developed a self-growing photonic composite system that allows for easy tuning of coloration. This innovative method offers flexibility, toughness, self-healing ability, and reshaping capability, making it a promising solution for various applications of structural color materials.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
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Engineering, Biomedical
Shimei Li, Zengzhen Chen, Longfei Tan, Qiong Wu, Xiangling Ren, Changhui Fu, Meng Niu, Hong Li, Xianwei Meng
Summary: This study proposes an integrated strategy derived from MOF@COF for remarkably augmenting single MWTT to reduce tumor recurrence.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Benjamin Harvey Miller, Helen Liu, Mathias Kolle
Summary: Researchers have developed a method for producing large-area structurally colored sheets using Lippmann photography. These materials have a wide range of color patterns and respond to mechanical stimuli, making them suitable for optical sensing, human-computer interaction, and robotics.
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ming-Xue Wu, Yan Wang, Guohui Zhou, Xiaomin Liu
Summary: This review comprehensively introduces the recent development of MOFs-COFs composites, including their syntheses and enhanced applications, highlighting the preparation methods, catalytic performance, and potential applications in adsorption and separation, energy storage, and sensing. The opportunities and challenges faced by MOFs-COFs composites are further discussed, with the aim of inspiring the development of these promising but still emerging materials.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jad Mahmoud Halabi, Marieh B. B. Al-Handawi, Rodrigo Ceballos, Pance Naumov
Summary: Despite decades of research, shape-shifting molecular crystals have not yet become a primary class of actuating materials. To develop and commercialize these materials, it is essential to build an extensive knowledge base, which is currently scattered and disjointed for molecular crystal actuators. Using machine learning, we identify inherent features and structure-function relationships that impact the mechanical response of molecular crystal actuators. Our model considers different crystal properties and deciphers their combined effects on actuation performance, inviting interdisciplinary expertise to translate basic research into technology-based development.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jayanta Samanta, Rick W. Dorn, Wenlin Zhang, Xuanfeng Jiang, Mingshi Zhang, Richard J. Staples, Aaron J. Rossini, Chenfeng Ke
Summary: This study successfully constructed an organic framework material, HCOF-6, with the ability to dynamically expand and contract voids by introducing bisulfate anion clusters. The size change of HCOF-6 is controlled by the adsorption and removal of guest molecules, and it demonstrates high reversibility.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liuxiao Li, Qinbai Yun, Chongzhi Zhu, Guan Sheng, Jun Guo, Bo Chen, Meiting Zhao, Zhicheng Zhang, Zhuangchai Lai, Xiao Zhang, Yongwu Peng, Yihan Zhu, Hua Zhang
Summary: This study synthesizes a series of 2D COFs with the kgd topology and controllable pore size, achieving one of the smallest reported pore sizes for 2D COFs at 6.7 A. The in-plane network and stacking sequence of these COFs can be clearly observed by low-dose electron microscopy. With the unique combination of kgd topology and small rhombic micropores, these 2D COFs exhibit potential for drug delivery with high loading and good release control of ibuprofen.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yi-Xuan Yang, Xi-Hao Tang, Jia-Lin Wu, Zhao-Yi Dong, Yi-Lun Yan, Sheng-Run Zheng, Jun Fan, Xinle Li, Songliang Cai, Wei-Guang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a ketone hydrazone-linked COF was transformed into a hydrazone-linked one through mild oxidation, demonstrating improved crystallinity and chemical stability. The hydrazone-linked COF exhibited higher iodine uptake compared to its precursor, possibly due to the favorable interaction between iodine molecules and hydrazide moieties. This work presents a facile approach for accessing crystalline hydrazide-linked COFs.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Matthieu Liparo, Jean-Philippe Jay, Matthieu Dubreuil, Gaelle Simon, Alain Fessant, Walaa Jahjah, Yann Le Grand, Charles Sheppard, Aletta R. E. Prinsloo, Vincent Vlaminck, Vincent Castel, Loic Temdie-Kom, Guillaume Bourcin, David Spenato, David T. Dekadjevi
Summary: Using the photostrictive effect, visible light can be used to control the anisotropic magnetic properties of materials, and a converse magneto-photostrictive coupling coefficient is proposed to assess the magnetization changes under this effect.
COMMUNICATIONS PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wei-Liang Jin, Xuan Ji, Xin-Long Hou, Shi-Yu Ji, Wei Li, Xi Yu, Xiao-Wei Liu, Li- Na Zhu, Hong-Xin Jiang, De-Ming Kong
Summary: A nitrogen and oxygen rich covalent organic framework (COF) based on porphyrin molecules is prepared and shown to have high adsorption capacity for Cd2+. The formation of COF increases the porphyrin ring center space, facilitating the coordination of Cd2+ and enabling ratiometric detection. The COF-based membrane prepared on carbon fiber support shows excellent properties for Cd2+ removal and enrichment, with advantages in handling, stability, reusability, and reduced secondary pollution risk. This work demonstrates the potential of porphyrin-based COFs in Cd2+ removal and enrichment applications.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Christopher Kessler, Robin Schuldt, Sebastian Emmerling, Bettina V. Lotsch, Johannes Kaestner, Joachim Gross, Niels Hansen
Summary: This study investigates the adsorption isotherms of gases in COF-LZU1 using molecular simulations and reveals the significant influence of the real structure on the adsorption properties.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Aiqiu Wang, Ying Liu, Rui Yan, Yuye Wang, Pengjun Luo, Yangbo Li
Summary: This study utilizes a multi-material 3D printer to produce a continuous fiber-reinforced Polylactic Acid composite helicoidal structure. Dynamic behavior under high-strain-rate impact is analyzed through experiments and simulations, showing that the continuous fiber enhances the impact resistance of the laminates. The findings expand the application of continuous optical fiber and provide a new method for designing protective materials, with potential applications in aerospace and automotive industries.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Luzhao Sun, Zihao Wang, Yuechen Wang, Liang Zhao, Yanglizhi Li, Buhang Chen, Shenghong Huang, Shishu Zhang, Wendong Wang, Ding Pei, Hongwei Fang, Shan Zhong, Haiyang Liu, Jincan Zhang, Lianming Tong, Yulin Chen, Zhenyu Li, Mark H. Rummeli, Kostya S. Novoselov, Hailin Peng, Li Lin, Zhongfan Liu
Summary: The authors developed a chemical vapor deposition method for synthesizing twisted bilayer graphene with controllable angles. By employing a hetero-site nucleation strategy, they successfully prepared bilayer graphene with twist angles ranging from 0 degrees to 30 degrees, demonstrating high-quality and improved performance for potential applications in fundamental research and practical use.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Kornkamol Banjerdteerakul, Hao Peng, Kang Li
Summary: By employing an in-situ growth method, we successfully prepared COF-LZU1 and COF-300 membranes for the separation of polar/non-polar solvent mixtures. These composite membranes, consisting of a defect-free COF layer on a ceramic hollow fiber substrate, exhibited high solvent fluxes and achieved high separation factors for various azeotropic mixtures. Our study demonstrated the technical feasibility of using COF-based membranes for the separation of azeotropic solvent mixtures.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marcos Martinez-Fernandez, Emiliano Martinez-Perinan, Alejandro de la Pena Ruigomez, Jorge J. Cabrera-Trujillo, Jorge A. R. Navarro, Fernando Aguilar-Galindo, David Rodriguez-San-Miguel, Mar Ramos, Rebecca Vismara, Felix Zamora, Encarnacion Lorenzo, Jose L. Segura
Summary: This study presents a new method for the synthesis of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) that allows for room-temperature and scalable production. The fluorinated DFTAPB-TFTA-COF synthesized using this method exhibits intrinsic hydrophobicity and enhanced crystallinity due to the effects of fluorine atoms. The material also shows excellent electrocatalytic properties for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), producing hydrogen peroxide selectively with low overpotential and high turnover frequency.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rebecca Vismara, Corrado Di Nicola, Rodrigo Gil-San Millan, Kostiantyn Domasevich, Claudio Pettinari, Jorge A. R. Navarro, Simona Galli
Summary: The study focused on the effect of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) pore functionalization on hexane isomers separation, demonstrating the importance of pore constrictions in the resolution of the alkanes mixture through experimental and computational analyses.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sergio M. F. Vilela, Jorge A. R. Navarro, Paula Barbosa, Ricardo F. Mendes, German Perez-Sanchez, Harriott Nowell, Duarte Ananias, Filipe Figueiredo, Jose R. B. Gomes, Joao P. C. Tome, Filipe A. Almeida Paz
Summary: This report describes the acid-base postsynthetic modification of isotypical porous rare-earth-phosphonate MOFs to create a truly multifunctional system with enhanced CO2 adsorption and the ability to separate various gases. The introduction of K+ ions notably increases the electrical conductivity of the material, making it one of the best conducting MOFs reported to date.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lik H. Wee, Steven Vandenbrande, Sven M. J. Rogge, Jelle Wieme, Karel Asselman, Erika O. Jardim, Joaquin Silvestre-Albero, Jorge A. R. Navarro, Veronique Van Speybroeck, Johan A. Martens, Christine E. A. Kirschhock
Summary: COK-17 is a new type of zeolitic-imidazolate framework with high affinity for CO2 adsorption, displaying a unique open-pore structure and interactions with CO2 molecules through chlorine groups, providing superior performance compared to other adsorbents like ZIF-8 and ZIF-71.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Farzaneh Afshariazar, Ali Morsali, Simona Sorbara, Natalia M. Padial, Esther Roldan-Molina, J. Enrique Oltra, Valentina Colombo, Jorge A. R. Navarro
Summary: The study reveals that Ni(II)pyrazolate-based MOFs show high adsorption capacity and selectivity for C2H2/CO2 separation, but the post-synthetic treatment leads to a decrease in selectivity.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Pedro Delgado, Javier D. Martin-Romera, Cristina Perona, Rebecca Vismara, Simona Galli, Carmen R. Maldonado, Francisco J. Carmona, Natalia M. Padial, Jorge A. R. Navarro
Summary: This study reports the synthesis of zirconium metal-organic polyhedra (Zr-MOPs) for the treatment of organophosphate poisoning. The Zr-MOPs are able to capture organophosphate compounds and release acetylcholinesterase reactivators. The results demonstrate sustained release of the reactivators under simulated biological conditions and prevention of neurotoxicity.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Belen Lerma-Berlanga, Carolina R. Ganivet, Neyvis Almora-Barrios, Rebecca Vismara, Jorge A. R. Navarro, Sergio Tatay, Natalia M. Padial, Carlos Marti-Gastaldo
Summary: The value of covalent post-synthetic modification in expanding the chemistry and pore versatility of reticular solids is well documented. In this study, tetrazine connectors were used to demonstrate the value of all-purpose inverse electron-demand Diels-Alder ligation chemistry, generating multiple pore environments with diverse chemical functionalities and accessible porosities.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Marco Moroni, Esther Roldan-Molina, Rebecca Vismara, Simona Galli, Jorge A. R. Navarro
Summary: This study focuses on the impact of pore flexibility in covalent organic frameworks (COFs) on the adsorption and separation of benzene and cyclohexane. The results show that COF-300 has better adsorption and separation performance than LZU-111.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rebecca Vismara, Stephanie Terruzzi, Angelo Maspero, Toni Grell, Filippo Bossola, Angelo Sironi, Simona Galli, Jorge A. R. Navarro, Valentina Colombo
Summary: This work demonstrates that by using proper data treatment, in situ high-resolution powder X-ray diffraction (HR-PXRD) at variable temperature and gas pressure can reveal atomic details of CO2 adsorption in a robust iron(III) pyrazolate-based MOF. The occupancy values of CO2 molecules obtained from HR-PXRD can be used to construct highly reliable adsorption isotherms. These isotherms accurately match the results of conventional gas sorption experiments and Monte Carlo simulations, indicating the potential of the multi-technique approach to understand adsorption processes in metal-organic frameworks.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marzena Pander, Rodrigo Gil-San-Millan, Pedro Delgado, Cristina Perona-Bermejo, Urszula Kostrzewa, Karol Kaczkowski, Dominik J. J. Kubicki, Jorge A. R. Navarro, Wojciech Bury
Summary: We developed a method to synthesize uniform MOF/polymer hybrids using a free radical polymerization initiator coordinated to the open metal sites of MOFs. We demonstrated this strategy on two robust zirconium MOFs and achieved highly robust MOF/polymer/textile hybrid systems with improved adhesion and hydrolytic catalytic activity. These composites have potential applications in the green production of protective clothing and filters capable of detoxifying organophosphorus warfare agents.
MATERIALS HORIZONS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Monika Szufla, Jorge A. R. Navarro, Kinga Gora-Marek, Dariusz Matoga
Summary: Intentional defects introduced into solid materials provide opportunities for controlling and tuning their diverse physicochemical properties. In this study, we successfully introduced missing-linker defects into a sulfonated proton conductive 2D zirconium-based MOF (JUK-14) using a facile post-synthetic approach. We compared the stability and performance of the resulting materials, including proton conductivity and adsorption of N-2, CO2, and H2O molecules. We also discussed the presence of interlayer counterions and their effect on the properties and stability, and the potential application of our defect engineering approach to other layered MOFs.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Marco Moroni, Luca Nardo, Angelo Maspero, Guglielmo Vesco, Marco Lamperti, Luca Scapinello, Rebecca Vismara, Jorge A. R. Navarro, Damiano Monticelli, Andrea Penoni, Massimo Mella, Simona Galli
Summary: Mercury is highly toxic and a new ligand, H2BPE, was synthesized to create metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with high affinity for mercury. The study found that i-Zn, a stable MOF, converts into HgCl2@ni-Zn in HgCl2 aqueous solutions. The molecular mechanism of this transformation was investigated using various techniques.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Lydia Gonzalez, Javier D. Martin-Romera, Purificacion Sanchez-Sanchez, Jorge A. R. Navarro, Elisa Barea, Carmen R. Maldonado, Francisco J. Carmona
Summary: A novel material combining Zr-MOF-808 and a neutral oxime RS69N was synthesized, exhibiting dual activity against organophosphate poisoning. This hybrid material showed a significant drug payload and sustained oxime release in simulated physiological media, effectively reactivating OP-inhibited acetylcholinesterase. Additionally, it demonstrated efficient and moderately fast removal of a toxic organophosphorus model compound from simulated physiological media.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marcos Martinez-Fernandez, Emiliano Martinez-Perinan, Alejandro de la Pena Ruigomez, Jorge J. Cabrera-Trujillo, Jorge A. R. Navarro, Fernando Aguilar-Galindo, David Rodriguez-San-Miguel, Mar Ramos, Rebecca Vismara, Felix Zamora, Encarnacion Lorenzo, Jose L. Segura
Summary: This study presents a new method for the synthesis of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) that allows for room-temperature and scalable production. The fluorinated DFTAPB-TFTA-COF synthesized using this method exhibits intrinsic hydrophobicity and enhanced crystallinity due to the effects of fluorine atoms. The material also shows excellent electrocatalytic properties for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), producing hydrogen peroxide selectively with low overpotential and high turnover frequency.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Borja Ortin-Rubio, Cristina Perona-Bermejo, Jose A. Suarez del Pino, Francisco J. J. Carmona, Felipe Gandara, Jorge A. R. Navarro, Judith Juanhuix, Inhar Imaz, Daniel Maspoch
Summary: BCN-348 is a new high-connected Zr-MOF that combines an 8-connected cubic Zr-oxocluster with an 8-connected organic linker. It features a minimal edge-transitive 3,4,8-c eps net and possesses mesoporosity and thermal and hydrolytic stability. Preliminary studies indicate its potential as a catalyst for the hydrolysis of nerve-agent simulants, suggesting its use as a detoxification agent for chemical weapons and other harmful compounds.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lydia Gonzalez, Rodrigo Gil-San-Millan, Jorge A. R. Navarro, Carmen R. Maldonado, Elisa Barea, Francisco J. Carmona
Summary: In this study, a green microwave assisted synthesis method was used to successfully produce MOF-808 with tuned particle size. These materials have demonstrated the ability to simultaneously degrade toxic pesticides and capture phosphate from water. The adsorbed phosphate can be further recovered, promoting a circular economy for phosphorus.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
