Metal Organic Frameworks: Functional Porous Materials
The content of my presentation will demonstrate our research interests first in the design, synthesis and study of functional MOFs, and secondly in the original approaches to control the shaping and structuration of MOFs. Regarding the first topic, we are actively developing porphyrin-based MOFs. The high efficiency of porphyrins in enzymatic processes has stimulated extensive research for developing bio-inspired catalysts. In particular, porphyrin-based MOFs hold significant promise for heterogeneous catalysis by offering precisely structured catalytic sites within a porous network. Throughout our research projects, a series of stable porous porphyrinic frameworks were synthesised and structurally and spectroscopically characterised. These materials were studied in a series of catalytic applications such as photocatalysis, electrocatalysis and carbene transfer reactions. Controlling morphology, fine structuring, and macroscopic shaping is essential for moving towards applicative processes or developing technological devices that include MOFs. Our research includes developing syntheses for the interfacial growth of MOFs on different substrates, as well as innovative techniques such as the use of ALD technology for the growth of MOF thin films. Through our research efforts, we aim to contribute to a deeper understanding of the structure/activity relationship.
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