Catalysis, medicine and house-of-cards: zeolites and MOFs in action.
by Prof., Barbara Gil
Zeolites and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are two important areas of modern porous material research, connecting the fields of catalysis, medicine, and functional design. Their distinctive structures, which range from strong, crystalline networks to the complex, modular structures of MOFs, allow for selective reactivity, molecular sieving, and new bio-interactions. For a long time, zeolites have been the best way to process hydrocarbons, cut down on emissions, and drive acid site-driven transformations in catalysis. MOFs, on the other hand, have customisable pore environments and metal-node functions that expand the substrate scope and catalytic possibilities. New uses for these materials in medicine include targeted drug delivery, imaging, and therapy platforms that take use of their adjustable porosity and biocompatibility. This talk will cover interdisciplinary roles of zeolites and MOFs on the examples of the work done by Zeolite Chemistry Group in Kraków.
