A series of fcu-MOFs based on rare-earth (RE) metals and linear fluorinated/nonfluorinated, homo/heterofunctional ligands were targeted synthesized. This particular fcu-MOF platform was selected because its unique structural characteristics combined with the ability/potential to dictate regulate chemical properties (e.g., tuning electron-rich RE metal ions high localized charge density, a property arising from proximal positioning polarizing tetrazolate moieties fluoro-groups that decorate...

The cubohemioctahedral supermolecular building blocks, SBBs, of formula [M6(bdc)12]12- (M = Ni, Co) (as illustrated) have the requisite symmetry to be cross-linked by rigid tetracarboxylato ligands in such a manner that 12-connected fcu nets with nanoscale features are generated. 3,5-H4ATC, L1, facilitates structure Ni exhibits cavities >2 nm maximum dimensions, whereas H4BIPA-TC, L2, forms net Co or >3 dimensions.

A new microporous Zr⁴⁺ MOF combines both extraordinary sorption capability and exceptional luminescence sensing properties for Cr(<sc>vi</sc>) in aqueous media.

A targeted rare earth<bold>ftw</bold>-MOF platform offers the potential to assess effect of pore functionality and size on gas adsorption<italic>via</italic>ligand functionalization and/or expansion.

The shuttling of polysulfides between the electrodes in a lithium–sulfur battery (Li–S) system remains challenge to be addressed order realize full potential this promising technology.

A one-pot synthesis is described to construct a composite of the amino-derivative Zr carboxylate metal–organic framework and silica gel (UiO-66-NH₂@silica) as an efficient solid sorbent for hexavalent chromium.

A novel porous organic polymer has been synthesized using the molecular building block approach to deliberately encompass aldehyde functionalities amenable post functionalization. The resultant framework allows a facile, one-step quantitative and post-synthetic functionalization by amines, permitting enhanced CO2 sorption properties.

New porous organic polymers have been synthesized and applied as catalysts for cycloaddition of CO₂and epoxides under mild conditions with excellent recyclability.

UiO-66-NH₂ type materials show excellent capability for removal of Cr(<sc>vi</sc>) from industrial waste.

A one-pot synthesis to graft nanocrystallites of the UiO-66-NH2 MOF on cellulose fibers is described. The grafting process facilitated by surface functionalization fibers, express terminal carboxylate groups that act as anchoring sites coordinate Zr(IV) ions. stirred reaction mixture ensured rapid nucleation porous support surface, and subsequent homogeneous complete coverage atop substrate fibers. method applied filter membrane demonstrated effective removal model contaminants, dichromate...

The affordable and reliable detection of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) RNA is a cornerstone in the management control infection, affecting approximately 3% global population. However, existing technologies are expensive, labor intensive time consuming, posing significant limitations to their wide-scale exploitation, particularly economically deprived populations. Here, we utilized unique optical physicochemical properties gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) develop novel assay platform shown be rapid...

Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)-based composite polymer electrolytes (CPEs) containing the amine-functionalized, zirconium-based metal-organic framework @silica (UiO-66-NH2@SiO2) and lithium, LiN(CF3SO2)2 salt (LiTFSI) are prepared using a simple hot press method. The electrochemical properties such as compatibility of electrolyte with Li metal anode, transference number, ionic conductivity investigated for different systems relative concentrations additives. incorporation UiO-66-NH2@SiO2 in...

A comprehensive model to describe the water stability of prototypical metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) is derived by combining different types theoretical and experimental approaches. The results provide an insight into early stages water-triggered destabilization MOFs allow detailed pathways be proposed for degradation under aqueous conditions. essential elements approach are computing pKa values coordinated molecules geometry relaxations. Variable-temperature pH infrared spectroscopy...

A new blueprint network for the design and synthesis of porous, functional 3D metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) has been identified, namely, tbo net. Accordingly, tbo-MOFs based on this unique (3,4)-connected net can be exclusively constructed utilizing a combination well-known readily targeted [M(R-BDC)](n) MOF layers [i.e., supermolecular building (SBLs)] edge-transitive 4,4 square lattice (sql) (i.e., 2D four-building units) novel pillaring strategy four proximal isophthalate ligands from...

The remarkable water stability of Zr-carboxylate-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) stimulated considerable interest toward their utilization in aqueous phase applications. origin such is probed here through pH titration and pKa modeling. A unique feature the Zr6(μ3-OH)4(μ3-O)4(RCO2)12 cluster Zr-bridging oxo/hydroxyl groups, demonstrating several values that appear to provide for at a wide range pH. Accordingly, tunability cage/surface charge MOF can feasibly be controlled careful...

Despite the large number of reports on utilization highly microporous solids, most relevant are metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), in different demanding applications, successful hybridization MOFs and moldable polymer matrices into flexible, water-permeable membranes exhibiting strong entanglement MOF matrix properties is still lacking. We describe herein an efficient pathway to construct a mixed-matrix membrane (MMM) comprising water-stable framework (UiO-66-NH2), as active sorbent,...

We present a novel approach to produce composite of the HKUST-1 metal-organic framework (MOF) and graphene, which is suited for fabrication monolithic coatings solid substrates. In order avoid degradation graphene electrical properties resulting from chemical functionalization (e.g., oxidation yielding oxide, GO), commercial, nonmodified was utilized. The one-pot synthesis moldable material allows controllable loading tuning porosity. Potentially, this facile can be transferred other MOF...

Poly-functional porous organic polymers are constructed to probe the effect of chemical functionality on observed <italic>Q</italic>_st for CO₂.

A composite of porous-organic polymer and graphene demonstrates electrocatalytic activity toward CO₂ reduction in aqueous medium.

A number of permanently porous polymers containing Ru(bpy)n photosensitizer or a cobaloxime complex, as proton-reduction catalyst, were constructed via one-pot Sonogashira–Hagihara (SH) cross-coupling reactions. This process required minimal workup to access platforms with control over the apparent surface area, pore volume, and chemical functionality from suitable molecular building blocks (MBBs) Ru Co complexes, rigid multitopic nodes. The block, generated through in situ metalation,...

A novel approach to construct a highly active and durable Ni(OH)2 nanoparticle/graphene hybrid electrocatalyst for the oxygen-evolution reaction (OER) is reported. This utilized Ni-loaded, graphene-supported, Zr-carboxylate metal-organic framework (UiO-66-NH2-Ni@G) as sacrificial pre-catalyst engender true catalyst in an electrochemical surface restructuring process. has resulted exceptionally (η10 = 0.38 V vs. RHE) OER catalyst, can potentially be employed viable facile alternative commonly...

This work presents the catalytic activity of bimetallic ZIF-8 for degrading aquatic contaminants by H 2 O decomposition. study boosts utilizing different ZIFs structures as durable catalysts degradation.

Nosocomial infections caused by microbial biofilm formation on biomaterial surfaces such as urinary catheters are complicated antibiotic resistance, representing a common problem in hospitalized patients. Therefore, we aimed to modify silicone resist adherence and the tested microorganisms. This study used simple direct method graft poly-acrylic acid onto rubber films using gamma irradiation endow surface with hydrophilic carboxylic functional groups. modification allowed immobilize ZnO...

With the fast-growing global water crisis, development of novel technologies for remediation and reuse is crucial. Industrial wastewater especially contains various toxic pollutants that pose an additional threat to environment; thus, efficient removal such contaminants can ensure safe reprocessing industrial wastewater, thereby alleviating demand fresh water. Herein, we describe a approach preparing porous polycaprolactone (PCL) membranes with hierarchical architecture via simple...