scholarly journals Exposing unsaturated Cu1-O2 sites in nanoscale Cu-MOF for efficient electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (18) ◽  
pp. eabg2580
Author(s):  
Weiren Cheng ◽  
Huabin Zhang ◽  
Deyan Luan ◽  
Xiong Wen (David) Lou
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Active Centers ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Hollow Nanostructure ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
X Ray Absorption ◽  
A Current

Conductive metal-organic framework (MOF) materials have been recently considered as effective electrocatalysts. However, they usually suffer from two major drawbacks, poor electrochemical stability and low electrocatalytic activity in bulk form. Here, we have developed a rational strategy to fabricate a promising electrocatalyst composed of a nanoscale conductive copper-based MOF (Cu-MOF) layer fully supported over synergetic iron hydr(oxy)oxide [Fe(OH)x] nanoboxes. Owing to the highly exposed active centers, enhanced charge transfer, and robust hollow nanostructure, the obtained Fe(OH)x@Cu-MOF nanoboxes exhibit superior activity and stability for the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Specifically, it needs an overpotential of 112 mV to reach a current density of 10 mA cm−2 with a small Tafel slope of 76 mV dec−1. X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy combined with density functional theory calculations unravels that the highly exposed coordinatively unsaturated Cu1-O2 centers could effectively accelerate the formation of key *H intermediates toward fast HER kinetics.

scholarly journals Mechanochemical Synthesis of a Mercury(II) Metal-Organic Framework Reveals a Two-Dimensional Polymorph Stabilized by Weak Interactions

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaiah R. Speight ◽  
Igor Huskić ◽  
Mihails Arhangelskis ◽  
Hatem M. Titi ◽  
Robin Stein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional ◽  
Weak Interactions ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Reaction Monitoring ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Metal Organic

Solid-state mechanochemistry revealed a novel polymorph of the mercury(II) imidazolate framework, based on square-grid (sql) topology layers. Reaction monitoring and periodic density functional theory calculations show that the sql-structure is of higher stability than the previously reported three-dimensional structure, with the unexpected stabilization of a lower dimensionality structure explained by contributions of weak interactions, which include short C-H···Hg contacts.

scholarly journals Mechanochemical Synthesis of a Mercury(II) Metal-Organic Framework Reveals a Two-Dimensional Polymorph Stabilized by Weak Interactions

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaiah R. Speight ◽  
Igor Huskić ◽  
Mihails Arhangelskis ◽  
Hatem M. Titi ◽  
Robin Stein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional ◽  
Weak Interactions ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Reaction Monitoring ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Metal Organic

Solid-state mechanochemistry revealed a novel polymorph of the mercury(II) imidazolate framework, based on square-grid (sql) topology layers. Reaction monitoring and periodic density functional theory calculations show that the sql-structure is of higher stability than the previously reported three-dimensional structure, with the unexpected stabilization of a lower dimensionality structure explained by contributions of weak interactions, which include short C-H···Hg contacts.

scholarly journals Density-functional theory models of Fe(iv)O reactivity in metal–organic frameworks: self-interaction error, spin delocalisation and the role of hybrid exchange

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (22) ◽  
pp. 12821-12830
Author(s):  
Fernan Saiz ◽  
Leonardo Bernasconi
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Oxidation Reaction ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Metal Organic Frameworks ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Organic Framework

We study the reactivity of Fe(iv)O moieties supported by a metal–organic framework (MOF-74) in the oxidation reaction of methane to methanol using all-electron, periodic density-functional theory calculations.

scholarly journals Investigation of Charge-Transfer Interactions Induced by Encapsulating Fullerene in a Mesoporous Tetrathiafulvalene-Based Metal-Organic Framework

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Souto ◽  
Joaquín Calbo ◽  
Samuel Mañas-Valero ◽  
Aron Walsh ◽  
Guillermo Minguez Espallargas
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Metal Organic Frameworks ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Spectroscopic Techniques ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Guest Molecules ◽  
Metal Organic

<p>The design of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) incorporating electroactive guest molecules in the pores has become a subject of great interest in order to install additional electrical functionalities within the framework while maintaining porosity. In this direction, understanding the charge-transfer (CT) process between the framework and the guest molecules is crucial towards the design of new electroactive MOFs. Herein, we present the encapsulation of fullerenes (C<sub>60</sub>) in a mesoporous tetrathiafulvalene(TTF)-based MOF. The CT process between the electron-acceptor C<sub>60 </sub>guest and the electron-donor TTF ligand is studied in detail by means of different spectroscopic techniques and density functional theory calculations. Importantly, gas sorption measurements demonstrate that sorption capacity is maintained after encapsulation of fullerenes, whereas the electrical conductivity is increased by two orders of magnitude due to the CT interactions between C<sub>60</sub>and the TTF-based framework. </p>

scholarly journals Understanding the origins of metal–organic framework/polymer compatibility

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 315-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Semino ◽  
J. C. Moreton ◽  
N. A. Ramsahye ◽  
S. M. Cohen ◽  
G. Maurin
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Metal Organic Frameworks ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Interfacial Structures ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Polymer Compatibility ◽  
Computational Methodology ◽  
Dynamics Simulations

The microscopic interfacial structures for a series of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)/polymer composites consisting of the Zr-based UiO-66 coupled with different polymers are systematically explored by applying a computational methodology that integrates density functional theory calculations and force field-based molecular dynamics simulations.

Investigation of Charge-Transfer Interactions Induced by Encapsulating Fullerene in a Mesoporous Tetrathiafulvalene-Based Metal-Organic Framework

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Souto ◽  
Joaquín Calbo ◽  
Samuel Mañas-Valero ◽  
Aron Walsh ◽  
Guillermo Minguez Espallargas
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Metal Organic Frameworks ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Spectroscopic Techniques ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Guest Molecules ◽  
Metal Organic

<p>The design of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) incorporating electroactive guest molecules in the pores has become a subject of great interest in order to install additional electrical functionalities within the framework while maintaining porosity. In this direction, understanding the charge-transfer (CT) process between the framework and the guest molecules is crucial towards the design of new electroactive MOFs. Herein, we present the encapsulation of fullerenes (C<sub>60</sub>) in a mesoporous tetrathiafulvalene(TTF)-based MOF. The CT process between the electron-acceptor C<sub>60 </sub>guest and the electron-donor TTF ligand is studied in detail by means of different spectroscopic techniques and density functional theory calculations. Importantly, gas sorption measurements demonstrate that sorption capacity is maintained after encapsulation of fullerenes, whereas the electrical conductivity is increased by two orders of magnitude due to the CT interactions between C<sub>60</sub>and the TTF-based framework. </p>

scholarly journals Selective capture of carbon dioxide from hydrocarbons using a metal-organic framework

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Omid T. Qazvini ◽  
Ravichandar Babarao ◽  
Shane G. Telfer
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Time Lags ◽  
X Ray Crystallography ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Adsorption Of Co ◽  
Short Time ◽  
Organic Framework

AbstractEfficient and sustainable methods for carbon dioxide capture are highly sought after. Mature technologies involve chemical reactions that absorb CO2, but they have many drawbacks. Energy-efficient alternatives may be realised by porous physisorbents with void spaces that are complementary in size and electrostatic potential to molecular CO2. Here, we present a robust, recyclable and inexpensive adsorbent termed MUF-16. This metal-organic framework captures CO2 with a high affinity in its one-dimensional channels, as determined by adsorption isotherms, X-ray crystallography and density-functional theory calculations. Its low affinity for other competing gases delivers high selectivity for the adsorption of CO2 over methane, acetylene, ethylene, ethane, propylene and propane. For equimolar mixtures of CO2/CH4 and CO2/C2H2, the selectivity is 6690 and 510, respectively. Breakthrough gas separations under dynamic conditions benefit from short time lags in the elution of the weakly-adsorbed component to deliver high-purity hydrocarbon products, including pure methane and acetylene.

scholarly journals Elucidating the Drug Release from Metal-Organic Framework Nanocomposites via in Situ Synchrotron Microspectroscopy and Theoretical Modelling

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Souza ◽  
Lorenzo Dona ◽  
Kirill Titov ◽  
Paolo Bruzzese ◽  
Zhixin Zeng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Theoretical Modelling ◽  
Time Resolved ◽  
Drug Molecules ◽  
Metal Organic

Nanocomposites comprising metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) embedded in a polymeric matrix are promising carriers for drug delivery applications. While understanding the chemical and physical transformations of MOFs during the release of confined drug molecules is challenging, this is central to devising better ways for controlled release of therapeutic agents. Herein we demonstrate the efficacy of synchrotron microspectroscopy to track the in situ release of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) anticancer drug molecules from a drug@MOF/polymer composite (5-FU@HKUST-1/polyurethane). Using experimental time-resolved infrared spectra jointly with newly developed density functional theory calculations, we reveal the detailed dynamics of vibrational motions underpinning the dissociation of 5-FU bound to the framework of HKUST-1 upon water exposure. We discover that HKUST-1 creates hydrophilic channels within the hydrophobic polyurethane matrix hence helping to tune drug release rate. The synergy between a hydrophilic MOF with a hydrophobic polymer can be harnessed to engineer a tunable nanocomposite that alleviates the unwanted burst effect commonly encountered in drug delivery.<br>

scholarly journals Elucidating the Drug Release from Metal-Organic Framework Nanocomposites via in Situ Synchrotron Microspectroscopy and Theoretical Modelling

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Souza ◽  
Lorenzo Dona ◽  
Kirill Titov ◽  
Paolo Bruzzese ◽  
Zhixin Zeng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Density Functional Theory Calculations ◽  
Theoretical Modelling ◽  
Time Resolved ◽  
Drug Molecules ◽  
Metal Organic

Nanocomposites comprising metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) embedded in a polymeric matrix are promising carriers for drug delivery applications. While understanding the chemical and physical transformations of MOFs during the release of confined drug molecules is challenging, this is central to devising better ways for controlled release of therapeutic agents. Herein we demonstrate the efficacy of synchrotron microspectroscopy to track the in situ release of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) anticancer drug molecules from a drug@MOF/polymer composite (5-FU@HKUST-1/polyurethane). Using experimental time-resolved infrared spectra jointly with newly developed density functional theory calculations, we reveal the detailed dynamics of vibrational motions underpinning the dissociation of 5-FU bound to the framework of HKUST-1 upon water exposure. We discover that HKUST-1 creates hydrophilic channels within the hydrophobic polyurethane matrix hence helping to tune drug release rate. The synergy between a hydrophilic MOF with a hydrophobic polymer can be harnessed to engineer a tunable nanocomposite that alleviates the unwanted burst effect commonly encountered in drug delivery.<br>

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