Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs)

Metal-organic framework materials are porous compounds composed of an an array of well-defined nanoscale metal or metal-based clusters connected geometrically by organic linker groups.  Our work focuses on novel methods for MOF composite synthesis for practical, mobile application. We utilize insight on synthesis reaction conditions to better control the crystallinity, crystal size, and MOF pore accessibility of our material systems. This includes understanding and demonstrating how various metal oxides, solvent systems, modulations, and other parameters can be used to promote formation of metal-organic framework crystals and thin films for advanced catalysis and other applications.

The figure on the left shows one MOF-fiber composite made in our lab used for chemical warfare agent protection. You can learn more about our work in the following journal publications:

• Morgan, S. E.; Willis, M. L.; Dianat, G.; Peterson, G. W.; Mahle, J. J.; Parsons, G. N. Toxin-Blocking Textiles: Rapid, Benign, Roll-to-Roll Production of Robust MOF-Fabric Composites for Organophosphate Separation and Hydrolysis. ChemSusChem. 2022, 16 (2), DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202201744
• Lee, D. T.; Zijian, D.; Peterson, G. W.; Hall, M. G.; Pomerantz, N. L.; Hoffman, N.; Parsons, G. N.; Jones, J. L.Highly Breathable Chemically-Protective MOF-Fiber Catalysts. Adv. Funct. Mater. 2022, 32 (6), DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202108004