Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(42)
Published: Aug. 18, 2024
Metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
provide
an
extensive
design
landscape
for
nanoporous
materials
that
drive
innovation
across
energy
and
environmental
fields.
However,
their
practical
applications
are
often
hindered
by
water
stability
challenges.
In
this
study,
a
machine
learning
(ML)
approach
is
proposed
to
accelerate
the
discovery
of
stable
MOFs
validated
through
experimental
test.
First,
largest
database
currently
available
contains
information
1133
synthesized
constructed
categorized
according
stability.
Then,
structural
chemical
descriptors
applied
at
various
fragmental
levels
develop
ML
classifiers
predicting
MOFs.
The
achieve
high
prediction
accuracy
excellent
transferability
on
out-of-sample
validation.
Next,
two
experimentally
with
tested
validate
predictions.
Finally,
discover
in
ab
initio
REPEAT
charge
MOF
(ARC-MOF)
database.
Among
≈280
000
candidates,
≈130
(47%)
predicted
be
stable;
furthermore,
multi-stability
analysis,
461
(0.16%)
identified
as
not
only
but
also
thermal
activation
stable.
anticipated
serve
prerequisite
filtering
tool
streamline
exploration
important
applications.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
2D
and
3D
porous
coordination
networks
(PCNs)
as
exemplified
by
metal–organic
frameworks,
MOFs,
have
garnered
interest
for
their
potential
utility
sorbents
molecular
separations
storage.
The
inherent
modularity
of
PCNs
has
enabled
the
development
crystal
engineering
strategies
systematic
fine-tuning
pore
size
chemistry
in
families
related
PCNs.
same
cannot
be
said
about
one-dimensional
(1D)
polymers,
CPs,
which
are
understudied
with
respect
to
porosity.
Here,
we
report
that
permanent
porosity
is
exhibited
previously
reported
family
linear
(L)
1D
PCPs,
formula
[M(bipy)(NO3)2(H2O)2]n
(L-chn-1-M-NO3:
M
=
Co,
Ni;
bipy
4,4′-bipyridine).
Their
structure
comprises
channels
sustained
three
types
directional
interaction:
bonds;
hydrogen
offset
π–π
interactions.
Heating
L-chn-1-M-NO3
vacuo
or
above
383
K
resulted
removal
aqua
ligands
concomitant
transformation
nonporous
anhydrate
phases
ZZ-chn-1-Co-NO3
(ZZ
zigzag)
HT-Ni.
Exposure
these
ambient
humidity
regeneration
L-chn-1-M-NO3.
That
exhibits
was
supported
CO2
water
sorption
measurements,
afforded
reversible
type
I
stepped
(S-shaped)
isotherm
profiles,
respectively,
making
this
work
first
demonstration
a
PCP.
properties
pertinent
atmospheric
harvesting:
onset
uptake
at
ca.
12%
relative
humidity;
activation
required
only
mild
heat
vacuum;
relatively
fast
adsorption/desorption
kinetics;
performance
retained
over
>100
cycles.
We
project
harvesting
productivity
3.3
L
kg–1
d–1,
on
par
some
leading
MOF
desiccants.
DFT
Monte
Carlo
simulations
provide
insights
into
molecules
channels,
influence
host
framework,
plausible
argument
experimental
vapor
isotherms.
This
demonstrates
easily
scalable
potentially
vast
class
materials,
can
exhibit
structures
supramolecular
synthons
offer
desirable
properties.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
Diamagnetic
metal
sulfonates
have
been
widely
reported,
while
paramagnetic
species
are
very
rare,
especially
those
that
exhibit
interesting
magnetic
and/or
proton
conduction
properties.
Herein,
we
report
the
synthesis,
structure,
magnetic,
and
proton-conducting
properties
of
a
hydrogen-bonded
cobalt(II)
organosulfonate
complex.
The
coordination
self-assembly
CoII
salts
8-quinolinesulfonic
acid
ligands
affords
mononuclear
sulfonate
featuring
both
coordinated
noncoordinated
sulfonic
O
atoms
axial
water
molecules.
Notably,
units
further
connected
by
short
S–O···H–O
hydrogen-bonding
interactions
between
SO3–
H2O,
leading
to
three-dimensional
(3D)
network.
This
exhibits
superior
thermal
stability,
as
proved
variable-temperature
single-crystal
powder
X-ray
diffraction
thermogravimetric
analysis
(TGA)
analysis.
Variable-temperature
variable
humidity
ac
impedance
spectroscopy
indicated
this
cobalt
is
good
superionic
conductor
with
highest
measured
conductivity
1.5
×
10–3
S
cm–1
at
90
°C
under
97%
relative
humility,
originating
from
1D
zigzag
chains.
In
addition,
field-induced
slow
relaxation
was
observed
via
dynamic
susceptibility
measurements.
These
results
show
not
only
first
Co(II)
single-ion
magnet
but
also
″magnetic
anisotropic
ion-organosulfonate-coordinated
water″
approach
for
design
preparation
bifunctional
metalo-hydrogen-bonded
organic
framework
(MHOF)
materials.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
147(9), P. 7663 - 7670
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
The
development
of
porous
materials
exhibiting
steep
and
stepwise
adsorption
water
vapor
at
desired
humidity
is
crucial
for
implementing
diverse
applications
such
as
control,
heat
allocation,
atmospheric
harvesting.
precise
molecular-level
elucidation
structural
characteristics
chemical
components
that
dictate
the
sorption
behaviors
in
confined
nanospaces,
metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
particular,
fundamentally
important,
but
this
has
yet
to
be
largely
explored.
In
work,
by
leveraging
isoreticular
principle,
we
crafted
two
pairs
isostructural
Zr-MOFs
with
linker
backbones
benzene
pyrazine
acting
hydrogen-bonding
donor
acceptor,
respectively.
outstanding
cyclic
durability
four
permits
persuasive
investigation
correlation
inflection
point
steepness
(the
central
figures-of-merit
sorption)
functionality.
pyrazine-carrying
both
show
uptake
lower
relative
pressure
slightly
decreased
steepness,
which
are
quantitatively
described
Dubinin-Astakhov
relation.
We
deciphered
privileged
clusters
through
single-crystal
X-ray
diffraction
studies
moiety
formed
stronger
interactions
guest
molecules
favored
formation
pentamers
instead
hexamers
observed
analog.
donor/acceptor
manipulation
approach
presented
work
may
facilitate
future
research
endeavors
focusing
on
molecular
attribute
engineering
predeterminedly
ultrawater-resistant
MOF
platforms
efficient
regulation
toward
customized
applications.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 18, 2025
Abstract
Harvesting
water
from
air
offers
a
promising
solution
to
the
global
crisis.
However,
existing
sorbents
often
struggle
in
arid
climates
due
limitations
such
as
low
sorption
capacities,
hydrolytic
instability,
slow
mass
transport,
high
desorption
enthalpy,
and
costly
operation.
Phosphonate‐based
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs),
known
for
their
exceptional
stability,
have
not
been
extensively
explored
harvesting.
This
study
systematically
investigates
performance
of
STA‐12
(M═Co,
Ni,
Mg)
STA‐16
Ni),
series
stable
phosphonate‐based
MOFs,
sorbents.
MOFs
demonstrate
remarkable
adsorption
at
ultra‐low
humidity
(<10%),
while
STA‐16(Co)
exhibits
uptake
capacity
0.54
g
−1
10–50%
relative
(RH)
0.72
34%
RH.
Molecular
simulations
solid‐state
NMR
identified
liquid‐like
water,
critical
harvesting
applications,
key
contributor
superior
STA‐16(Co).
Scalable
aqueous
synthesis
methods
are
developed,
producing
tens
grams
per
batch
without
high‐pressure
equipment.
A
prototype
device
incorporating
STA‐12(Ni)
demonstrated
feasibility
these
materials
real‐world
harvesting,
showcasing
potential
address
scarcity
regions.
Building and Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
258, P. 111581 - 111581
Published: April 26, 2024
Moisture
buffer
value
(MBV)
is
a
critical
parameter
for
assessing
hygroscopic
material's
ability
to
moderate
indoor
humidity
variation.
The
original
MBV
theory
strictly
valid
only
semi-infinite
(or
"very
thick")
material.
When
the
material
thinner
than
semi-infinite,
thickness
will
affect
its
moisture
buffering
ability.
existing
inapplicable.
This
study
proposed
new
numerical
method
calculate
at
different
thicknesses.
model
simple
and
efficient.
relation
between
optimal
can
be
obtained
without
extensive
experimental
measurement.
What's
more,
adsorption
desorption
isotherms,
as
well
hysteresis
loop
scanning
are
incorporated
in
model,
making
it
applicable
advanced
desiccant
materials
like
Metal-Organic
Frameworks
(MOFs).
MIL-100(Fe),
one
of
most
promising
MOF
candidates
control,
was
used
validate
newly
developed
model.
MBVs
MIL-100(Fe)
samples
with
thicknesses
were
measured,
data
closely
matched
simulated
results.
Finally,
building
energy
consumption
simulation
based
on
A
panel
placed
BESTEST
typical
office
room
located
Copenhagen.
results
show
that
reduce
about
30
%
air
conditioning
purely
passive
way.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(31), P. 41363 - 41370
Published: July 26, 2024
There
is
a
synergy
between
coordination
chemistry
and
supramolecular
that
has
led
to
the
development
of
innovative
hierarchical
composites
with
diverse
functionalities.
Here,
we
present
novel
approach
for
synthesis
characterization
metal–organic
framework
on
fullerene
(MOFOF)
composites,
achieved
through
integration
principles.
The
nature
MOFOF
harnesses
inherent
properties
frameworks
fullerenes.
two-step
procedure
involves
controlled
assembly
fullerenes
as
tube-like
nanostructures
(fullerene
nanotube:
FNT),
their
surface
functionalization,
on-surface
growth
MOF
(in
this
case,
ZIF-67).
method
permits
precise
tuning
morphology,
effective
distribution
MOF-on-FNT,
tight
compositional
control.
materials
were
comprehensively
structurally
characterized
using
electron
microscopy,
spectroscopic
techniques,
other
methods
elucidate
unique
features
interactions
within
composites.
main
findings
reveal
demonstrate
successful
designing
fabricating
advanced
tailored
properties,
including
micro-
mesopore
channels,
interfacial
facets,
defect
sites.
These
are
expected
lead
numerous
potential
applications
such
gas
storage
separation,
catalysis,
sensing,
energy
storage,
environmental
remediation.
However,
only
capability
acid
vapor
sensing
was
tested
described
here.