Subproject A04
Table of contents
2nd Funding Period
Surface Chemistry and Electrocatalytic Functions of 2D Metal-Organic Frameworks
The project will focus on establishing the synthesis of metal-organic framework (MOFene)-based composite materials for the detection and capturing of harmful molecules by electrochemical sensing. The synthesis routes for idealized model systems and MOFene materials developed in the first funding period will be implemented to produce hybrid materials. Analyses of surface chemistry and reaction kinetics of surface sites will be continued and catalytically active site engineering, as well as defect engineering, will be targeted. In particular, attention will be paid to selective functionalization and defect incorporation in terms of catalyst design.
1st Funding Period
The Chemistry of 2D Metal-Organic Framework Monolayers (MOFene)
The project will establish synthesis approaches of MOFenes by top-down and bottom-up strategies allowing the control of lateral dimensions and thickness. The top-down isolation of Zr-based MOFs (metal organic frameworks) or pillared layer MOFs by ligand-exchange exfoliation is targeted. The bottom-up growth of 2D Zr-based MOFenes is based on connection of secondary building chains by appropriate linkers to enable layer formation. Investigation of surface phenomena and chemical reactivity on edges/surfaces using MOFenes as model materials will be carried out targeting the development of tailored model catalysts. The understanding of MOFene formation/ functionalization will serve as a basis for manufacturing 2D surface bounded model catalysts and membranes.
Principal investigator
Prof. Dr. Stefan Kaskel