Research Articles
X-Ray Snapshots: How Scientists Are Filming Chemistry Inside Molecular Cages
Discover how scientists use metal-organic frameworks and X-ray crystallography to observe chemical reactions at the molecular level in real-time.
Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Structure, Synthesis and Applications
Comprehensive review of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) - their structure, synthesis methods, applications in carbon capture, water harvesting, and gas storage.
Crystal Catalysts: How a Metal-Organic Framework is Revolutionizing Chemical Synthesis
Explore how Cu₃(BTC)₂, a metal-organic framework, is transforming chemical synthesis through superior catalytic performance in the Friedländer reaction.
Turning Achiral Frameworks into Chiral Catalysts: A Microenvironment Revolution
Discover how scientists are imparting chiral microenvironments onto stable achiral MOFs to create powerful asymmetric catalysts for pharmaceutical and chemical applications.
The Perfect Match: How Metal-Organic Frameworks and Clay Are Building a Sustainable Future
Explore how metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and clay composites are revolutionizing materials science for environmental and medical applications.
Rewriting the Blueprint: How a Flash of Light Can Remodel a Molecular Mansion
Discover how UV light enables post-synthetic modification of ZIF-8 MOFs, transforming their properties for advanced applications in sensing, drug delivery, and gas separation.
Cracking the Chemical Code: X-Rays Film the Birth of Next-Generation Materials
Scientists capture live molecular view of Metal-Organic Framework formation using X-rays, revealing metal-dependent assembly pathways.
Grinding for a Greener Future: The Mechanochemical Revolution in MOF Synthesis
Explore how mechanochemistry is revolutionizing Metal-Organic Framework synthesis through sustainable, solvent-free grinding techniques for environmental applications.
The Molecular Chess Game: How a Metal-Organic Framework Surprised Scientists with a Ligand's Secret Role
Discover how the discovery of ligand redox non-innocence in Mn-MOF-74 revolutionized our understanding of metal-organic frameworks and their catalytic potential.
The Molecular Sponge Revolution: How a Boiling-Water-Stable Crystal is Purifying Our Water One Mercury Atom at a Time
Discover how zirconium-based MOFs with dense thiol arrays are revolutionizing mercury removal from water, achieving unprecedented purification levels below 2 ppb.