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MOF Applications: Storage, Separation, Sensing

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CH-450: Solid state chemistry and energy applications

You will learn about the bonding and structure of several important families of solid state materials. You will gain insight into common synthetic and characterization methods and learn about the applicability of several classes of materials in energy rele ...

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This lecture covers the primary applications of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) including storage/delivery, separation/conversion, and sensing. It discusses the importance of MOFs in reducing energy input into separations and making impossible separations possible. The lecture also explores the structure-derived function of MOFs and their role in capturing carbon dioxide for climate action.

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Wendy Lee Queen

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