ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(17), P. 22641 - 22647
Published: April 22, 2024
The
copper-based
metal-organic
framework
(MOF),
CuBTC
(where
H3BTC
=
benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate),
has
been
reported
as
a
reusable
heterogeneous
catalyst
for
the
Friedländer
synthesis
of
substituted
quinolines,
which
are
desirable
targets
in
pharmaceutical
industry.
Because
this
application,
we
further
investigated
CuBTC-catalyzed
3-acetyl-2-methyl-4-phenylquinoline.
was
synthesized
in-house
and
used
synthesis.
Fresh
were
analyzed
using
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
powder
X-ray
diffraction
(pXRD),
photoelectron
spectroscopy
(XPS).
shows
structural
breakdown
pXRD
patterns
SEM
images.
Despite
breakdown,
desired
product,
3-acetyl-2-methyl-4-phenylquinoline,
is
still
produced
moderate
yield
(76.3%
±
0.2),
confirmed
via
time-of-flight
mass
spectrometry
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
spectroscopy.
Inductively
coupled
plasma
atomic
emission
recovered
supernatant
solution
indicates
presence
copper(II)
ions
solution.
Thus,
hypothesized
that
standard
conditions
may
degrade
framework,
resulting
Control
experiments
with
from
Cu(NO3)2·3H2O
catalyzes
reaction
yields
(75.6%
0.1)
equal
to
MOF.
Overall,
our
findings
suggest
acts
source,
originating
MOF
responsible
observed
catalysis.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Abstract
In
the
realm
of
heterogeneous
catalysis,
diffusion
reactants
into
catalytically
active
sites
stands
as
a
pivotal
determinant
influencing
both
turnover
frequency
and
geometric
selectivity
in
product
formation.
While
accelerated
can
elevate
reaction
rates,
it
often
entails
compromise
selectivity.
Porous
catalysts,
including
metal-organic
covalent
organic
frameworks,
confront
formidable
obstacles
regulating
reactant
rates.
Consequently,
chemical
functionality
catalysts
typically
governs
This
study
presents
an
approach
harnessing
length
to
achieve
improved
manipulation
reactant-active
site
residence
time
at
augment
kinetics.
Through
deployment
thin
film
composed
porous
framework
catalyst,
we
illustrate
how
programming
within
cross-flow
microfluidic
catalytic
reactor
concurrently
amplify
(exceeding
1000-fold)
enhance
(
~
2-fold)
relative
conventional
nano/microcrystals
catalyst
one-pot
reactor.
diffusion-programed
strategy
represents
robust
solution
surmount
constraints
imposed
by
bulk
marking
advancement
design
catalyst-driven
reactions.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(18)
Published: Feb. 8, 2022
Fully
exploiting
the
potential
of
enzymes
in
cell-free
biocatalysis
requires
stabilization
catalytically
active
proteins
and
their
integration
into
efficient
reactor
systems.
Although
recent
years
initial
steps
towards
immobilization
such
biomolecules
metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
have
been
taken,
these
demonstrations
limited
to
batch
experiments
aqueous
conditions.
Here
we
demonstrate
a
MOF-based
continuous
flow
enzyme
system,
with
high
productivity
stability,
which
is
also
suitable
for
organic
solvents.
Under
conditions,
stability
was
increased
30-fold,
space-time
yield
exceeded
that
obtained
other
strategies
by
an
order
magnitude.
Importantly,
infiltration
MOF
did
not
require
additional
functionalization,
thus
allowing
time-
cost-efficient
fabrication
biocatalysts
using
label-free
enzymes.
Chemistry of Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
34(17), P. 7817 - 7827
Published: Aug. 29, 2022
Encapsulation
of
biomolecules
using
metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
to
form
stable
biocomposites
has
been
demonstrated
be
a
valuable
strategy
for
their
preservation
and
controlled
release,
which
however
restricted
specific
electrostatic
surface
conditions.
We
present
Lewis-acid-mediated
general
in
situ
that
promotes
the
spontaneous
MOF
growth
on
broad
variety
proteins,
first
time,
regardless
nature.
demonstrate
MOFs
based
cations
exhibiting
considerable
inherent
acidity
such
as
MIL-100(Fe)
enable
efficient
biomolecule
encapsulation,
including
elusive
alkaline
proteins
previously
inaccessible
by
well-developed
azolate-based
encapsulation.
Specifically,
we
prove
scaffold
encapsulation
group
very
different
isoelectric
points
(5
<
pI
11),
allowing
triggered
release
under
biocompatible
conditions
retaining
activity
after
exposure
denaturing
environments.
Finally,
potential
myoglobin-carrying
biocomposite
facilitate
delivery
O2
into
hypoxic
human
lung
carcinoma
A549
cells,
overcoming
hypoxia-associated
chemoresistance.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(24), P. 6643 - 6653
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
We
have
developed
a
covalent
organic
framework
foam
with
ordered
and
disordered
pores
which
can
immobilize
various
enzymes
towards
one-pot
tandem
glucose
synthesis
from
CMC
excellent
recyclability
be
used
in
biofuel
production.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
146(1), P. 858 - 867
Published: Dec. 30, 2023
Recombinant
enzymes
have
gained
prominence
due
to
their
diverse
functionalities
and
specificity
are
often
a
greener
alternative
in
biocatalysis.
This
context
makes
purifying
recombinant
from
host
cells
other
impurities
crucial.
The
primary
goal
is
isolate
the
pure
enzyme
of
interest
ensure
its
stability
under
ambient
conditions.
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs),
renowned
for
well-ordered
structure
permeability,
offer
promising
approach
histidine-tagged
(His-tagged)
enzymes.
Furthermore,
immobilizing
within
COFs
represents
growing
field
heterogeneous
In
this
study,
we
developed
flow-based
technology
utilizing
nickel-infused
covalent
framework
(Ni-TpBpy
COF)
combine
two
distinct
processes:
purification
His-tagged
immobilization
simultaneously.
Our
work
primarily
focuses
on
three
β-glucosidase,
cellobiohydrolase,
endoglucanase
as
well
proteins
with
varying
molecular
weights,
namely,
green
fluorescent
protein
(27
kDa)
BG
Rho
(88
kDa).
We
employed
Ni-TpBpy
column
matrix
showcase
versatility
our
system.
Additionally,
successfully
obtained
COF
immobilized
enzymes,
which
can
serve
catalyst
hydrolysis
p-nitrophenyl-β-d-glucopyranoside
carboxymethylcellulose.
These
demonstrated
catalytic
activity
comparable
that
free
counterparts,
added
advantages
recyclability
enhanced
conditions
an
extended
period,
ranging
60
90
days.
contrasts
do
not
maintain
effectively
over
time.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(23), P. 12793 - 12801
Published: June 2, 2023
Peptide-based
biomimetic
catalysts
are
promising
materials
for
efficient
catalytic
activity
in
various
biochemical
transformations.
However,
their
lack
of
operational
stability
and
fragile
nature
non-aqueous
media
limit
practical
applications.
In
this
study,
we
have
developed
a
cladding
technique
to
stabilize
within
porous
covalent
organic
framework
(COF)
scaffolds.
This
methodology
allows
the
homogeneous
distribution
peptide
nanotubes
inside
COF
(TpAzo
TpDPP)
backbone,
creating
strong
noncovalent
interactions
that
prevent
leaching.
We
synthesized
two
different
peptide-amphiphiles,
C10FFVK
C10FFVR,
with
lysine
(K)
arginine
(R)
at
C-termini,
respectively,
which
formed
nanotubular
morphologies.
The
peptide-amphiphile
exhibit
enzyme-like
behavior
efficiently
catalyze
C–C
bond
cleavage
buffer
medium
(pH
7.5).
produced
structures
TpAzo–C10FFVK
TpDPP–C10FFVK
through
by
using
interfacial
crystallization
(IC).
encased
as
well
solvents
(such
acetonitrile,
acetone,
dichloromethane).
catalyst,
being
heterogeneous,
is
easily
recoverable,
enabling
reaction
be
performed
multiple
cycles.
Additionally,
synthesis
thin
films
facilitates
catalysis
flow.
As
control,
another
peptide-amphiphile,
also
forms
tubular
assemblies.
By
depositing
TpAzo
crystallites
on
C10FFVR
IC,
TpAzo–C10FFVR
expectedly
did
not
show
catalysis,
suggesting
critical
role
lysines
TpAzo–C10FFVK.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(25), P. 17189 - 17200
Published: June 12, 2024
Spatial
immobilization
of
fragile
enzymes
using
a
nanocarrier
is
an
efficient
means
to
design
heterogeneous
biocatalysts,
presenting
superior
stability
and
recyclability
pristine
enzymes.
An
immobilized
enzyme,
however,
usually
compromises
its
catalytic
activity
because
inevasible
mass
transfer
issues
the
unfavorable
conformation
changes
in
confined
environment.
Here,
we
describe
synergetic
metal–organic
framework
pore-engineering
strategy
trap
lipase
(an
important
hydrolase),
which
confers
lipase-boosted
simultaneously.
The
hierarchically
porous
NU-1003,
featuring
interconnected
mesopore
micropore
channels,
precisely
modified
by
chain-adjustable
fatty
acids
on
channel,
into
trapped.
pore
structure
ensures
communication
between
trapped
exterior
media,
while
acid-mediated
hydrophobic
can
activate
opening
interfacial
interaction.
Such
dual
compartmentalization
hydrophobization
activation
effects
render
center
highly
accessible,
resulting
1.57-fold
2.46-fold
activities
as
native
ester
hydrolysis
enantioselective
catalysis.
In
addition,
feasibility
these
biocatalysts
for
kinetic
resolution
enantiomer
also
validated,
showing
much
higher
efficiency
than
lipase.