Description
Book SynopsisCatalysis has always been part of the development of mankind; from the fermentation of alcoholic drinks, through the development of fertilisers in the agricultural revolution and production of bulk chemicals in the 20th Century. Today, society demands improved production routes with greater product output and energy efficiency; the ultimate goal to achieving this would be having all catalytic reactions in concert, effectively functioning like a biological cell. Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) are a relatively new type of hybrid material. Their crystalline porous structure, built up from organic and inorganic building blocks, presents a vast array of composition, porosity and functionality offering enormous potential in catalytic systems. This book examines the latest research and discovery in the use of MOFs in catalysis, highlighting the extent to which these materials have been embraced by the community. Beyond presenting a digest of recent research by major players in the field, the book presents the strategies behind recent developments, providing a lasting reference for seasoned researchers and newcomers to the field.
Table of Contents1. Introduction; PART A. SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF MOFs; 2. Synthesis of MOFs; 3. Post-synthetic Modification of MOFs; 4. Characterization of MOFs. 1. Combined Vibrational and Electronic Spectroscopies; 5. Characterization of MOFs. 2. Long and Local Range Order Structural Determination of MOFs by Combining EXAFS and Diffraction Techniques; 6. MOFs for Energy and Environmental Applications; 7. Computational Approach to Chemical Reactivity of MOFs; PART B. CATALYSIS BY MOFs; 8. Strategies for Creating Active Sites in MOFs; 9. Catalysis at the Metallic Nodes of MOFs; 10. Catalysis at the Organic Ligands; 11. MOFs as Nanoreactors. Species Encapsulated in the IntraMOF Space; 12. Asymmetric Catalysis with Chiral MOFs; 13. Photocatalysis by MOFs; 14. Catalysis by Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs); 15. Conclusions and Future Developments
