Search results for metal organic framework

Analytical Chemistry Oct 6, 2023

Using metal organic frameworks to provide a safer and cleaner way to handle fluorinated gases

A team of chemists from Cornell University, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology and Southern Methodist University, has found a way to use metal organic frameworks to provide a safer and cleaner way to handle fluorinated ...

Analytical Chemistry Oct 2, 2023

Ancient architecture inspires a new way to work with metal-organic frameworks

A centuries-old technique for constructing arched stone windows has inspired a new way to form tailored nanoscale windows in porous functional materials called metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Astrobiology Sep 29, 2023

We should find extraterrestrial life within 60 light-years if Earth is average, professor claims

In 1960, while preparing for the first meeting on the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), legendary astronomer and SETI pioneer Dr. Frank Drake unveiled his probabilistic equation for estimating the number of ...

Analytical Chemistry Sep 27, 2023

Teams investigate material degradation process of carbon-based catalyst

Although a plethora of carbon-based catalysts have been developed to promote oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in different electrochemical systems, the degradation process of those catalysts remains obscure to date. During ...

Nanomaterials Sep 26, 2023

Thiol ligands modify metal nanocluster structures and optical properties

Metal nanoclusters are tiny, crystalline structures up to two nanometers (2 x 10-9 meters) in diameter that contain a few to hundreds of metal atoms. Understanding the precise assembly of metal nanoclusters is paramount ...

Optics & Photonics Sep 22, 2023

Smartphone utilizes 3D information encryption with dual-light-emitting materials

Over the past decade, there has been remarkable advancement in state-of-the-art technologies, leading to a profound alteration in the way individuals interact and exchange information, resulting in the emergence of a "hyper-connected ...

Analytical Chemistry Sep 21, 2023

Tröger's base derived 3D-porous aromatic frameworks for near-unity selectivity of CO2 photoconversion

The global energy crisis is exacerbated by the continuous consumption of fossil fuels during the rapid development of modern industries. In addition, the survival and development of human beings is also being seriously affected ...

Materials Science Sep 21, 2023

Ultrathin films achieve record hydrogen-nitrogen separation

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a class of materials that contain nano-sized pores. These pores give MOFs record-breaking internal surface areas, which make them extremely versatile for a number of applications: separating ...

Analytical Chemistry Sep 20, 2023

How do zeolite-encapsulated metal catalysts act on hydrogen-related catalytic reactions?

Zeolites encapsulated metal and metal oxide species (regarded as metal@zeolite) are an important type of heterogeneous catalyst. They give performances that steadily outperform the traditional supported catalysts in many ...

Analytical Chemistry Sep 11, 2023

New ionic materials boost hydrogen fuel cell efficiency

A team of researchers, affiliated with UNIST has made a groundbreaking advancement in improving the efficiency of hydrogen fuel cells, which are gaining significant attention as eco-friendly next-generation energy sources.

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